SYLLABUS ON CORE COMPETENCIES ON AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION NC11

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM NURSERY OPERATIONS

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform nursery operations for
agricultural crops including establishing nursery shed, preparation and handling of planting materials, preparation of growing
media, transplanting germinated seedlings and handling of nursery tools and equipment.

CONTENT ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES METHOD METHOD OF MATERIALS REFE TIME

ASSESSMENT RENC DURATIO
ES N
1. PERFORM -Prepare tools, implements and farm facilities Lecture -Direct -Farm tools -
NURSERY -pre-operative checking of tools, farm Demonstr Observation and -implements CBLM
OPERATIONS implements and equipment is performed in ation questioning -equipment -TR of
accordance with manufacturers manual and Gallery of -Demonstration -whetstone TESD
GAP standard. tools -Oral interview A
-segregate tools with wear and corrosions and written test
according to maintenance plans and -Third party
procedures. report
2. Maintain -maintain nursery sanitation according to Lecture -Direct -
nursery GAP standard. Demonstr Observation and CBLM
facilities -perform repair and maintenance of nursery ation questioning -TR of
facilities to maximize their efficiency and -Demonstration TESD
effectiveness. -Oral interview A
- apply preventive measures for inclement and written test
weather. -Third party
-practice safety measures are according to report
OSHS.
3. Handle -determine planting materials according to Lecture -Direct -Seeds -
seeds/planti kinds and varieties. Demonstr Observation and -Suckers CBLM
ng material - select quality seeds according to prescribed ation questioning -Tissue cultured -TR of
characteristics. Gallery of -Demonstration plantlets TESD
-conduct seed testing is to determine the seeds -Oral interview -Cuttings A
percentage germination of the seed stock in and written test -Rhizome
accordance with the standard procedures -Third party -Corm
- treat planting materials following standard report -Grafted
 protocol. material
- perform seed scarification for germination -Tuber
purposes based on type of crop. -Runner
-Bulb
4. Prepare - prepare growing media according to Lecture -Direct -Garden soil -
growing prescribed mixture and crop requirement. Demonstr Observation and -Peat moss CBLM
media - place growing media in prescribed ation questioning -Saw dust -TR of
containers according to crop requirements. Gallery of -Demonstration -Coco coir TESD
-arrange containers and label according to growing -Oral interview -Rice A
varieties/species. media and written test hull/carbonized
- prepare seedbed based on crop species. -Third party rice hull
report -Compost
-River sand
-Animal manure
5. Conduct -set-up nursery shed according to plant Lecture -Direct -Sexual (Seeds) -
propagation requirement Demonstr Observation and -Asexual CBLM
activities - select quality seedlings based on prescribed ation questioning -Grafting (cleft, -TR of
characteristics. -Demonstration side, saddle) TESD
- selected propagation materials according to -Oral interview -Budding A
propagation activity. and written test -Marcotting/ air
- perform plant propagation techniques based -Third party layering
on recommended practices. report -
- maintain germinated seedlings until fully Inarching/appro
established. ached grafting
- perform pricking and thinning of seedlings -Cuttings
based on recommended practices. -Division

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: CARE AND MAINTAIN CROPS

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide forage which include functions
during forage area preparation, planting and maintenance activities of forage area, production of silage and completion of work.

CONTENT ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES METHOD ASSESSMENT MATERIALS REFERENCES

METHOD

1. Apply pest 1. monitor pests incidence based on Lecture -Direct -Measuring -CBLM
control prescribed procedure. Demonstrat Observation devices -TR of TESDA
measure 2. preparetools and materials according to ion and -Insect traps
specific pest control measure. questioning -Pesticides
3. follow appropriate pest control measures -Demonstration -Pruning shears
based on GAP -Oral interview -Shovel
4. observe and practiceSafety measures are and written test -Safety gears
observed and practiced according to -Third party -Paper/plastic
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) report sleeves
procedures. -Pail
-Hoe
-Shovel
-Bolo
-Paint
2.Apply 1. prepare tools and materials according to Lecture -Direct -Organic / -CBLM
fertilizer prescribed users manual Demonstrat Observation Inorganic -TR of TESDA
2. identify fertilizers based on kinds. ion and Fertilizer
3. apply fertilizer rates based on crop questioning - Measuring cup
requirements. -Demonstration
4. employ appropriate method of fertilizer -Oral interview
application based on crop requirements. and written test
5. apply precautionary measures to avoid -Third party
cross contamination based on GAP. report
6. follow safety procedures according to
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
3.Water 1. determine oil moisture content based on Lecture -Direct -Drip
crops soil field capacity Demonstrat Observation -Furrow
2. perform watering following the prescribed ion and -Sprinkler
method and schedule questioning
3. observe good Agricultural Practices. -Demonstration
-Oral interview
and written test
-Third party
report
4.Perform 1. perform pruning method according to Lecture -Direct Pruning saw
pruning crops. Demonstrat Observation Pruning shear
2. prepare tools and materials for pruning. ion and
3. follow safety procedures according to questioning
Occupational Safety and Health Standards -Demonstration
 and PNS:PAES 101 -Oral interview
and written test
-Third party
report
5.Perform 1. prepare tools and equipment for Lecture -Direct
physical cultivation according to PNS:PAES 101. Demonstrat Observation
growth- 2. carry out cultivation practices based on ion and
enhancing crop requirement. questioning
practices 3. perform rejuvenating activities according -Demonstration
to established cultural practices. -Oral interview
4. performgrowth training technique for and written test
different crops -Third party
5. carry out mulching techniques are based report
on crops.
6. follow safety procedures according to
Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

Prepared by:

LEONORA W. AYODOC/ MILAGROS VISCARA/ GILBERT FOROBLE /HARRIET ILUSTRADO

MOUNTAIN PROVINCE/APAYAO