JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
Technology-Livelihood Education and Technical-Vocational Track specializations may be taken between Grades 9 to 12.
Schools may offer specializations from the four strands as long as the minimum number of hours for each specialization is met.
AGRI-FISHERY ARTS – RICE MACHINERY OPERATIONS (NC II)
Rice Machinery Operations (NC II) (320 hours)
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a high school student for Rice Machinery Operations. The core competencies are as follows: (1) preparation of rice land machinery and equipment, (2) operation of rice crop establishment machinery and equipment (3) operation of rice crop care machinery and equipment, (4) operation of rice harvesting and threshing machinery and equipment, (5) operation of rice drying machinery and equipment, and (6) operation of rice mill machinery and equipment.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1. Explain the rice farming system
2. Explain the methods and practices in preparing rice land machinery and equipment
3. Explain the methods and practices in operating crop establishment machinery
4. Explain the methods and practices in operating rice crop care machinery and equipment
5. Explore job opportunities in rice machinery operations
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)
LO 1. Recognize Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies and Skills (PECs) needed in Rice Machinery Operations
1.1. Assess one’s PECs: characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills, traits
1.2. Assess practitioner’s: characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills, traits
1.3. Compare one’s PECSS with that of a practitioner / entrepreneur
1.4. Align one’s PECSS with that of a practitioner/entrepreneur
ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
LO 1. Recognize and understand the market in Rice Machinery Operations
1.1. Identify the players/competitors within the town
1.2. Identify the different products/services available in the market
LO 2. Recognize the potential customer/market in Rice Machinery Operations
2.1. Identify profile of potential customers
2.2. Identify the customer’s needs and wants through consumer analysis
2.3. Conduct consumer/market analysis
LO 3. Create new business ideas in Rice Machinery Operations by using various techniques
3.1. Explore ways of generating business ideas from ones’ own characteristics/attributes
3.2. Generate business ideas using product innovation from irritants, trends and emerging needs
3.3. Generate business ideas using Serendipity Walk
QUARTER 1
Lesson 1: Operate Rice Land Preparation Machinery and Equipment (LP)
LO 1. Prepare materials, tools and operate machine and equipment for rice land preparation work
1.1. Assess field or area
1.2. Identify the required materials, machinery, tools and equipment according to lists provided and/or teachers/supervisor’s instructions
1.3. Check and adjust machines and implements based on manufacturer’s lists and pre-operating procedure
1.4. Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to use
1.5. Provide work support according to OHS requirements and workplace conditions
1.6. Identify OHS hazards and report to the authority based on OHS requirements and company reporting procedure
LO 2. Perform post-operation activities
2.1. Manage waste generated according to environmental regulations
2.2. Clean machines and engines following established practice
2.3. Prepare records of information on basic maintenance according to manufacturer’s instructions and standard practice
QUARTER 2
Lesson 1. Operate Rice Crop Establishment Machinery and Equipment (CE)
LO 1. Operate rice crop establishment machinery and equipment as directed
1.1. Follow and clarify instructions and directions based on machinery requirements and workplace procedure
1.2. Assess field and seeds/seedlings for readiness in planting or transplanting
1.3. Undertake work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines
1.4. Check and adjust tools, materials, and machines for operation in accordance with standard practice and work requirements
1.5. Observe workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials following enterprise policy and procedures.
1.6. Report to the authority the problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines based on company reporting procedure
LO 2. Handle materials, tools, machinery and equipment
2.1. Store waste materials in a designated area according to workplace procedure/OHS procedure
2.2. Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery according to enterprise guidelines
2.3. Maintain a clean and safe work site while working in accordance with OHS procedure
LO 3. Clean up on completion of work
3.1. Return materials to store or dispose of according to company standard procedures
3.2. Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications
3.3. Report work outcomes to the authority following established reporting format
Quarter 3 and 4
Lesson 1: Operate Crop Care Machinery and Equipment (CC)
LO 1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for crop care work
1.1. Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and/or authority’s instructions
1.2. Check materials, tools and equipment based on manufacturer’s lists and pre-operating procedure
1.3. Report insufficient materials or faulty tools and equipment to authority
1.4. Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to use
1.5. Provide crop care support according to OHS requirements and workplace information
1.6. Identify and report OHS hazards to authority based on OHS requirements and company reporting procedure
LO 2. Operate crop care and machinery as directed
2.1. Clarify and follow instructions and directions based on machinery requirements and workplace procedures
2.2. Check and install tools, accessories, equipment, and machinery following manual and instructions
2.3. Undertake crop care work in a safe and appropriate environmentally manner according to crop care guidelines
2.4. Carry out interactions with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner as specified in the employee manual
2.5. Observe workplace hygiene practice when handling and disposing of materials following GAP policy, procedures and OHS requirements
2.6. Report to authority the problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines following company reporting procedure
LO 3. Store and stockpile materials
3.1. Store hazardous and waste material produced during crop care activities according to OHS procedure
3.2. Prepare and process hazardous waste materials in an appropriate and safe manner according to accepted recycling/composting practices and procedures
3.3. Stockpile for removal all surplus materials according to company guidelines
3.4. Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing crop care activities following routine maintenance procedures
LO 4. Clean up on completion of crop care work
4.1. Store hazardous materials according to company storage guidelines and OHS requirements
4.2. Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications
4.3. Report the work outcomes to the supervisor following established reporting format
Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a high school student for Rice Machinery Operations. The core competencies are as follows: (1) preparation of rice land machinery and equipment, (2) operation of rice crop establishment machinery and equipment (3) operation of rice crop care machinery and equipment, (4) operation of rice harvesting and threshing machinery and equipment, (5) operation of rice drying machinery and equipment, and (6) operation of rice mill machinery and equipment.
1. Explain the methods and practices in operating rice harvesting and threshing machinery and equipment
2. Explain the methods and practices in operating rice drying machinery and equipment
3. Explain the methods and practices in operating rice milling machinery and equipment
4. Explore job opportunities in rice machinery operations
QUARTER 1 and 2
Lesson 1: Operate Rice Harvesting and Threshing Machinery and Equipment (HT)
LO 1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for rice harvesting and threshing work
1.1. Identify the required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and/or authority instructions.
1.2. Check materials, tools and equipment for insufficiency or faults/defects based on manufacturer’s lists and pre-operating procedures
1.3. Demonstrate the correct manual handling and techniques when loading and unloading materials to minimize damage to the load and machinery following farm handling procedures
1.4. Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to use according to job requirement
1.5. Provide cropping support according to OHS requirements and according to workplace information
1.6. Identify OHS hazards and report to the teacher/supervisor based on OHS requirements and company reporting procedures
LO 2. Undertake harvesting and threshing work as directed
2.1. Follow and clarify instructions and directions based on supervisor’s requirements and workplace procedures
2.2. Machines are checked / adjusted based on operator’s manual and procedures
2.3. Undertake harvesting and threshing work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines
2.4. Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner as specified in the employee manual
2.5. Observe workplace practices when handling and disposing of materials following enterprise policy and procedures
2.6. Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines based on company reporting procedure
LO 3. Handle materials and equipment
3.1. Handle waste material and debris produced during harvesting and threshing work in a designated area according to workplace procedure/OHS procedure
3.2. Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery according to enterprise guidelines
3.3. Maintain a clean and safe work site in accordance with OHS procedures
LO 4. Clean up on completion of harvesting and threshing work
4.1. Return, store or dispose of materials according to company standard procedure
4.2. Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications
4.3. Report work outcomes to authority following established reporting format
Quarter 3
Lesson 1. Operate Rice Drying Machinery and Equipment (RD)
LO 1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for rice drying work
1.1. Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and/or authority’s instructions
1.2. Check materials, tools and equipment for insufficiency or faults/defects based on manufacturer’s lists and pre-operating procedures
1.3. Demonstrate correct manual handling and techniques when loading and unloading materials to minimize damage to the load and the machinery
1.4. Follow material and equipment handling procedures
1.5. Select and check suitable PPE prior to use
1.6. Provide rice drying support according to OHS requirements and workplace information
1.7. Identify and report to the supervisor the OHS hazards based on OHS requirements and company reporting procedure
LO 2. Undertake rice drying activity as directed
2.1. Follow and clarify instructions and directions based on authority’s requirements and workplace procedures
2.2. Undertake rice drying in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines
2.3. Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner as specified in the employee manual
2.4. Handle and dispose of materials for rice drying following engineering and enterprise policy and procedures
2.5. Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to authority based on company reporting procedure
LO 3. Handle materials and equipment
3.1. Store waste material and debris produced during rice drying in a designated area according to workplace procedure/OHS procedure
3.2. Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery according to enterprise guidelines
3.3. Maintain a clean and safe work site while undertaking rice drying activities in accordance with OHS procedures
LO 4. Clean up on completion of rice drying activities (3 hrs)
4.1. Return, store or dispose of materials according to company standard procedure and supervisor’s instructions
4.2. Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications and supervisors’ instructions
4.3. Make the site clean according to authorities’ instructions and good environmental practice
4.4. Report work outcomes to the authority following established reporting format
Quarter 4
Lesson 1. Operate Rice Milling Machinery and Equipment (RM)
LO 1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for rice milling activity
1.1. Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided and/or authority’s instructions
1.2. Check materials, tools and equipment for insufficiency or faults/defects based on manufacturer’s lists and pre-operating procedures
1.3. Demonstrate correct manual handling and techniques when loading and unloading materials to minimize damage to the load and the machinery
1.4. Follow material and equipment handling procedures
1.5. Select and check suitable PPE prior to use according to job requirements
1.6. Provide rice milling support according to OHS requirements and workplace information
1.7. Identify and report to the supervisor the OHS hazards based on OHS requirements and company reporting procedures
LO 2. Undertake rice milling activity as directed
2.1. Follow and clarify instructions and directions based on authority’s requirements and workplace procedures
2.2. Undertake rice milling in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines
2.3. Carry out in a positive and professional manner the interactions with other staff and customers as specified in the employee manual
2.4. Handle and dispose of materials for rice milling following engineering and enterprise policy and procedure
2.5. Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to authority based on company reporting procedure
LO 3. Handle materials and equipment
3.1. Store waste material and debris produced during rice milling in a designated area according to workplace procedure/OHS procedure
3.2. Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery according to enterprise guidelines
3.3. Maintain a clean and safe work site while undertaking rice milling activities in accordance with OHS procedures
LO 4. Clean up on completion of rice milling activities
4.1. Dispose the materials according to company standard procedures and supervisor’s instructions
4.2. Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications and supervisors’ instructions
4.3. Make the site clean according to authorities instructions and good environmental practices
4.4. Report the work outcomes to the authority following established reporting formats
Source: K to 12 Agri-Fishery Arts-Rice Machinery Operations (NC II) Curriculum Guide
