TRAINING
REGULATIONS
ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY SECTOR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AGRI-FISHERY SECTOR
ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II
Page/s
Section 1
ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II QUALIFICATION
Section 2
COMPETENCY STANDARDS
 Basic Competencies
 Common Competencies
 Core Competencies
2 - 15
16 - 24
25 - 50
TRAINING STANDARDS
3.1. Curriculum Design
3.1.1. Basic
3.1.2. Common
3.1.3. Core
3.2. Training Delivery
3.3. Trainee Entry Requirements
3.4. List of Tools, Equipment and Materials
3.5. Training Facilities
3.6. Trainers’ Qualifications
3.7. Institutional Assessment
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Section 3
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2 - 50
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Section 4
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
ARRANGEMENTS
COMPETENCY MAP
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR
ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II
Section 1
ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II QUALIFICATION
The ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a
person must achieve to raise poultry, raise small ruminants, raise swine and raise
large ruminants.
This Qualification is packaged from the competency map of the Agri-Fishery Sector
as shown in Annex A.
The units of competency comprising this qualification includes the following:
Code
500311105
500311106
500311107
500311108
Code
BASIC COMPETENCIES
Participate in workplace communication
Work in a team environment
Practice career professionalism
Practice occupational health and safety procedures
COMMON COMPETENCIES
AGR321201
AGR321202
AGR321203
Code
AGR621301
AGR621302
AGR621303
AGR621304
Apply safety measures in farm operations
Use farm tools and equipment
Perform estimation and calculations
CORE COMPETENCIES
Raise poultry
Raise small ruminants
Raise swine
Raise large ruminants
A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:
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Poultry Raiser
Livestock Raiser/Farmer
Entrepreneur (Animal Production)
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SECTION 2
COMPETENCY STANDARDS
These guidelines are set to provide the Technical Vocational Education and
Training (TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to
consider when designing training programs for ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
UNIT CODE
: 500311105
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to gather, interpret and convey information in
response to workplace requirements.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1. Obtain and convey
workplace
information
2. Participate in
workplace meetings
and discussions
3. Complete relevant
work related
documents
1.1 Specific and relevant information is accessed from
appropriate sources
1.2 Effective questioning , active listening and speaking
skills are used to gather and convey information
1.3 Appropriate medium is used to transfer information
and ideas
1.4 Appropriate non- verbal communication is used
1.5 Appropriate lines of communication with supervisors
and colleagues are identified and followed
1.6 Defined workplace procedures for the location and
storage of information are used
1.7 Personal interaction is carried out clearly and concisely
2.1 Team meetings are attended on time
2.2 Own opinions are clearly expressed and those of
others are listened to without interruption
2.3 Meeting inputs are consistent with the meeting purpose
and established protocols
2.4 Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous
manner
2.5 Questions about simple routine workplace procedures
and maters concerning working conditions of
employment are asked and responded to
2.6 Meetings outcomes are interpreted and implemented
3.1 Range of forms relating to conditions of employment
are completed accurately and legibly
3.2 Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace
forms and documents
3.3 Basic mathematical processes are used for routine
calculations
3.4 Errors in recording information on forms/ documents
are identified and properly acted upon
3.5 Reporting requirements to supervisor are completed
according to organizational guidelines
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
RANGE
1. Appropriate sources
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
Team members
Suppliers
Trade personnel
Local government
Industry bodies
2. Medium
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
2.5.
2.6.
Memorandum
Circular
Notice
Information discussion
Follow-up or verbal instructions
Face to face communication
3. Storage
3.1.
3.2.
Manual filing system
Computer-based filing system
4. Forms
4.1.
Personnel forms, telephone message forms,
safety reports
5. Workplace interactions
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.
Face to face
Telephone
Electronic and two way radio
Written including electronic, memos, instruction
and forms, non-verbal including gestures,
signals, signs and diagrams
6. Protocols
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
Observing meeting
Compliance with meeting decisions
Obeying meeting instructions
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitudes
3. Underpinning Skills
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1. Prepared written communication following standard
format of the organization
1.2. Accessed information using communication
equipment
1.3. Made use of relevant terms as an aid to transfer
information effectively
1.4. Conveyed information effectively adopting the
formal or informal communication
2.1. Effective communication
2.2. Different modes of communication
2.3. Written communication
2.4. Organizational policies
2.5. Communication procedures and systems
2.6. Technology relevant to the enterprise and the
individual’s work responsibilities
3.1. Follow simple spoken language
3.2. Perform routine workplace duties following simple
written notices
3.3. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
3.4. Complete work related documents
3.5. Estimate, calculate and record routine workplace
measures
3.6. Basic mathematical processes of addition,
subtraction, division and multiplication
3.7. Ability to relate to people of social range in the
workplace
3.8. Gather and provide information in response to
workplace Requirements
4. Resource
Implications
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
Fax machine
Telephone
Writing materials
Internet
5. Methods of
Assessment
5.1. Direct Observation
5.2. Oral interview and written test
6. Context of
Assessment
6.1. Competency may be assessed individually in the
actual workplace or through accredited institution
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY:
UNIT CODE
:
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
:
WORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT
500311106
This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to
identify role and responsibility as a member of a team.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Describe team role
and scope
1.1. The role and objective of the team is identified from
available sources of information
1.2. Team parameters, reporting relationships and
responsibilities are identified from team discussions
and appropriate external sources
2. Identify own role
and responsibility
within team
2.1. Individual role and responsibilities within the team
environment are identified
2.2. Roles and responsibility of other team members are
identified and recognized
2.3. Reporting relationships within team and external to
team are identified
3. Work as a team
member
3.1. Effective and appropriate forms of communications
used and interactions undertaken with team members
who contribute to known team activities and
objectives
3.2. Effective and appropriate contributions made to
complement team activities and objectives, based on
individual skills and competencies and workplace
context
3.3. Observed protocols in reporting using standard
operating procedures
3.4. Contribute to the development of team work plans
based on an understanding of team’s role and
objectives and individual competencies of the
members.
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Role and objective
of team
RANGE
1.1.
1.2.
2. Sources of
information
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
2.5.
2.6.
2.7.
3. Workplace context
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
Work activities in a team environment with
enterprise or specific sector
Limited discretion, initiative and judgement maybe
demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a
team environment
Standard operating and/or other workplace
procedures
Job procedures
Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications
and instructions
Organizational or external personnel
Client/supplier instructions
Quality standards
OHS and environmental standards
Work procedures and practices
Conditions of work environments
Legislation and industrial agreements
Standard work practice including the storage, safe
handling and disposal of chemicals
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality
guidelines
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of
competency
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1. Operated in a team to complete workplace activity
1.2. Worked effectively with others
1.3. Conveyed information in written or oral form
1.4. Selected and used appropriate workplace language
1.5. Followed designated work plan for the job
1.6. Reported outcomes
2. Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitude
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
Communication process
Team structure
Team roles
Group planning and decision making
3. Underpinning Skills
3.1.
Communicate appropriately, consistent with the
culture of the workplace
4. Resource
Implications
The following resources MUST be provided:
4.1. Access to relevant workplace or appropriately
simulated environment where assessment can take
place
4.2. Materials relevant to the proposed activity or tasks
5. Methods of
Assessment
Competency may be assessed through:
5.1. Observation of the individual member in relation to
the work activities of the group
5.2. Observation of simulation and or role play involving
the participation of individual member to the
attainment of organizational goal
5.3. Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion
of issues and strategies in teamwork
6. Context for
Assessment
6.1.
6.2.
Competency may be assessed in workplace or in a
simulated workplace setting
Assessment shall be observed while task are being
undertaken whether individually or in group
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY:
PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM
UNIT CODE
:
500311107
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in
promoting career growth and advancement.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Integrate personal
objectives with
organizational goals
1.1 Personal growth and work plans are pursued towards
improving the qualifications set for the profession
1.2 Intra- and interpersonal relationships is are maintained in
the course of managing oneself based on performance
evaluation
1.3 Commitment to the organization and its goal is
demonstrated in the performance of duties
1.
2.
Set and meet work
2.1 Competing demands are prioritized to achieve personal,
priorities
team and organizational goals and objectives.
2.2 Resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to
manage work priorities and commitments
2.3 Practices along economic use and maintenance of
equipment and facilities are followed as per
established procedures
Maintain
3.1 Trainings and career opportunities are identified and
professional growth
availed of based on job requirements
and development
3.2 Recognitions are sought/received and demonstrated
as proof of career advancement
3.3 Licenses and/or certifications relevant to job and
career are obtained and renewed
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Evaluation
RANGE
1.1 Performance Appraisal
1.2 Psychological Profile
1.3 Aptitude Tests
2. Resources
2.1 Human
2.2 Financial
2.3 Technology
2.3.1 Hardware
2.3.2 Software
3. Trainings and career
opportunities
3.1 Participation in training programs
3.1.1 Technical
3.1.2 Supervisory
3.1.3 Managerial
3.1.4 Continuing Education
3.2 Serving as Resource Persons in conferences and
workshops
4. Recognitions
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
Recommendations
Citations
Certificate of Appreciations
Commendations
Awards
4.6 Tangible and Intangible Rewards
5. Licenses and/or
certifications
5.1 National Certificates
5.2 Certificate of Competency
5.3 Support Level Licenses
5.4 Professional Licenses
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1 Attained job targets within key result areas (KRAs)
1.2 Maintained intra - and interpersonal relationship in the
course of managing oneself based on performance
evaluation
1.3 Completed trainings and career opportunities which are
based on the requirements of the industries
1.4 Acquired and maintained licenses and/or certifications
according to the requirement of the qualification
2. Underpinning
Knowledge
2.1 Work values and ethics (Code of Conduct, Code of
Ethics, etc.)
2.2 Company policies
2.3 Company operations, procedures and standards
2.4 Fundamental rights at work including gender sensitivity
2.5 Personal hygiene practices
3.1 Appropriate practice of personal hygiene
3.2 Intra and Interpersonal skills
3.3 Communication skills
The following resources MUST be provided:
4.1 Workplace or assessment location
4.2 Case studies/scenarios
Competency may be assessed through:
5.1 Portfolio Assessment
5.2 Interview
5.3 Simulation/Role-plays
5.4 Observation
5.5 Third Party Reports
5.6 Exams and Tests
6.1 Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a
simulated work place setting
3. Underpinning Skills
4. Resource
Implications
5. Methods of
Assessment
6. Context of
Assessment
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY PROCEDURES
UNIT CODE
:
500311108
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
:
This unit covers the outcomes required to comply with
regulatory and organizational requirements for
occupational health and safety.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
1. Identify hazards and
risks
Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1.1 Safety regulations and workplace safety and
hazard control practices and procedures are
clarified and explained based on organization
procedures
1.2 Hazards/risks in the workplace and their
corresponding indicators are identified to minimize
or eliminate risk to co-workers, workplace and
environment in accordance with organization
procedures
1.3 Contingency measures during workplace
accidents, fire and other emergencies are
recognized and established in accordance with
organization procedures
2. Evaluate hazards and 2.1 Terms of maximum tolerable limits which when
risks
exceeded will result in harm or damage are identified
based on threshold limit values (TLV)
2.2 Effects of the hazards are determined
2.3 OHS issues and/or concerns and identified safety
hazards are reported to designated personnel in
accordance with workplace requirements and
relevant workplace OHS legislation
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
Italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range of Variables
3. Control hazards and 3.1 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures for
controlling hazards/risks in workplace are consistently
risks
followed
3.2 Procedures for dealing with workplace accidents, fire and
emergencies are followed in accordance with
organization OHS policies
3.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is correctly used
in accordance with organization OHS procedures and
practices
3.4 Appropriate assistance is provided in the event of a
workplace emergency in accordance with established
organization protocol
4. Maintain OHS
awareness
4.1 Emergency-related drills and trainings are
participated in as per established organization
guidelines and procedures
4.2 OHS personal records are completed and updated in
accordance with workplace requirements
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
RANGE
1. Safety regulations
May include but are not limited to:
1.1 Clean Air Act
1.2 Building code
1.3 National Electrical and Fire Safety Codes
1.4 Waste management statutes and rules
1.5 Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Standards
1.6 DOLE regulations on safety legal requirements
1.7 ECC regulations
2. Hazards/Risks
May include but are not limited to:
2.1 Physical hazards – impact, illumination, pressure, noise,
vibration, temperature, radiation
2.2 Biological hazards- bacteria, viruses, plants, parasites,
mites, molds, fungi, insects
2.3 Chemical hazards – dusts, fibers, mists, fumes, smoke,
gasses, vapors
2.4 Ergonomics
2.4.1 Psychological factors – over exertion/ excessive
force, awkward/static positions, fatigue, direct
pressure, varying metabolic cycles
2.4.2 Physiological factors – monotony, personal
relationship, work out cycle
3. Contingency
measures
May include but are not limited to:
3.1 Evacuation
3.2 Isolation
3.3 Decontamination
3.4 (Calling designed) emergency personnel
4. PPE
May include but are not limited to:
4.1 Mask
4.2 Gloves
4.3 Goggles
4.4 Hair Net/cap/bonnet
4.5 Face mask/shield
4.6 Ear muffs
4.7 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
4.8 Anti-static suits
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VARIABLE
RANGE
5. Emergency-related
drills and training
5.1 Fire drill
5.2 Earthquake drill
5.3 Basic life support/CPR
5.4 First aid
5.5 Spillage control
5.6 Decontamination of chemical and toxic
5.7 Disaster preparedness/management
6. OHS personal
records
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
Medical/Health records
Incident reports
Accident reports
OHS-related training completed
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1 Explained clearly established workplace safety and
hazard control practices and procedures
1.2 Identified hazards/risks in the workplace and its
corresponding indicators in accordance with company
procedures
1.3 Recognized contingency measures during workplace
accidents, fire and other emergencies
1.4 Identified terms of maximum tolerable limits based on
threshold limit value- TLV.
1.5 Followed Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
procedures for controlling hazards/risks in workplace
1.6 Used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in
accordance with company OHS procedures and
practices
1.7 Completed and updated OHS personal records in
accordance with workplace requirements
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitude
3. Underpinning
Skills
3. Resource
Implications
4.
Methods of
Assessment
5. Context for
Assessment
OHS procedures and practices and regulations
PPE types and uses
Personal hygiene practices
Hazards/risks identification and control
Threshold Limit Value -TLV
OHS indicators
Organization safety and health protocol
Safety consciousness
Health consciousness
3.1 Practice of personal hygiene
3.2 Hazards/risks identification and control skills
3.3 Interpersonal skills
3.4 Communication skills
The following resources must be provided:
4.1 Workplace or assessment location
4.2 OHS personal records
4.3 PPE
4.4 Health records
Competency may be assessed through:
5.1 Portfolio Assessment
5.2 Interview
5.3 Case Study/Situation
6.1 Competency may be assessed in the work place or in a
simulated work place setting
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COMMON COMPETENCIES
UNIT TITLE
: Apply Safety Measures in farm operations
UNIT CODE
: AGR321201
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
perform safety measures effectively and efficiently. It includes
identifying areas, tools, materials, time and place in
performing safety measures.
ELEMENT
1.
Determine areas of
concern for safety
measures
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2.
Apply appropriate safety
measures
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
3.
Safekeep/dispose tools,
materials and outfit
3.1
3.2
3.3
Work tasks are identified in line with farm
operations
Place for safety measures are determined in
line with farm operations
Time for safety measures are determined in line
with farm operations
Appropriate tools, materials and outfits are
prepared in line with job requirements
Tools and materials are used according to
specifications and procedures
Outfits are worn according to farm requirements
Effectivity/shelf life/expiration of materials are
strictly observed
Emergency procedures are known and
followed to ensure a safework requirement
Hazards in the workplace are identified and
reported in line with farm guidelines
Used tools and outfit are cleaned after use and
stored in designated areas
Unused materials are properly labeled and
stored according to manufacturers
recommendation and farm requirements
Waste materials are disposed according to
manufacturers, government and farm
requirements
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1.
Work tasks
2.
Place
3.
Time
4.
Tools, materials and
outfits
RANGE
Work task may be selected from any of the subsectors:
1.1 Aquaculture
1.2 Animal Production
1.3 Crop Production
1.4 Post-harvest
1.5 Agri-marketing
1.6 Farm Equipment
2.1 Animal pens, cages, barns
2.2 Fish ponds, cages
2.3 Stock room/storage areas/warehouse
2.4 Field/farm/orchard
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.
Emergency procedures
6.
Waste materials
7.
Hazards
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
7.1
7.2
7.3
Vaccination and medication period
Fertilizer and pesticides application
Feed mixing and feeding
Harvesting and hauling
Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting
Dressing, butchering and castration
Tools
4.1.1 Wrenches
4.1.2 Screw driver
4.1.3 Pliers
Materials
4.2.1 Bottles
4.2.2 Plastic
4.2.3 Bags
4.2.4 Syringe
Outfit
4.3.1 Masks
4.3.2 Gloves
4.3.3 Boots
4.3.4 Overall coats
4.3.5 Hat
4.3.6 Eye goggles
Location of first aid kit
Evacuation
Agencies contract
Farm emergency procedures
Animal manure
Waste water
Syringes
Unused farm chemicals e.g. pesticides, chemicals,
fertilizers
Expired reagents
Dead animals
Chemical
Electrical
Falls
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1 Determined areas of concern for safety measures
Competency
1.2 Applied appropriate safety measures according to industry
requirements
1.3 Prepared tools, materials and outfit needed
1.4 Performed proper disposal of used materials
1.5 Safekeep/cleaned tools, materials and outfit in designated
facilities
2.1 Safety Practices
2. Underpinning
2.1.1 Implementation of regulatory controls and policies
Knowledge and
relative to treatment of area and application of
Attitudes
chemicals
2.1.2 Proper disposal of waste materials
2.2 Codes and Regulations
2.2.1 Compliance to health program of DOH and DENR
2.2.2 Hazard identification
2.2.3 Emergency procedures
2.3 Tools & Equipment: Uses and Specification
2.3.1 Masks, gloves, boots, overall coats for health
protection
3. Underpinning
Skills
2.4 Maintenance
2.4.1 Regular check-up and repair of tools, materials
and outfit before and after use
3.1 Ability to recognize effective tools, materials and outfit
3.2 Ready skills required to read labels, manuals and other
basic safety information
4. Method of
Assessment
Competency in this unit must be assessed through:
4.1 Practical demonstration
4.2 Third Party Report
5. Resource
Implications
5.1 Farm location
5.2 Tools, equipment and outfits appropriate in applying safety
measures
6. Context of
Assessment
6.1
Assessment may occur in the workplace or in a simulated
workplace or as part of a team under limited supervision
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UNIT TITLE: Use Farm Tools and Equipment
UNIT CODE: AGR321202
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
use farm tools and equipment. It includes selection, operation
and preventive maintenance of farm tools and equipment.
ELEMENT
1.
Select and use farm tools
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.
Select and operate farm
equipment
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.
Perform preventive
maintenance
2.5
2.6
3.1
3.2
3.3
Identified appropriate farm tools according to
requirement/use
Farm tools are checked for faults and defective
tools reported in accordance with farm
procedures
Appropriate tools and equipment are safely
used according to job requirements and
manufacturers conditions
Identify appropriate farm equipment
Instructional manual of the farm tools and
equipment are carefully read prior to operation
Pre-operation check-up is conducted in line
with manufacturers manual
Faults in farm equipment are identified and
reported in line with farm procedures
Farm equipment used according to its function
Followed safety procedures
Tools and equipment are cleaned immediately
after use in line with farm procedures
Routine check-up and maintenance are
performed
Tools and equipment are stored in designated
areas in line with farm procedures
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Farm equipment
2. Farm tools
3. Pre-operation check-up
RANGE
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Engine
Pumps
Generators
Sprayers
Sickle
Cutters
Weighing scales
Hand tools
Measuring tools
Garden tools
Tires
Brake fluid
Fuel
Water
Oil
Lubricants
Battery
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1 Correctly identified appropriate farm tools and equipment
Competency
1.2 Operated farm equipments according to manual
specification
1.3 Performed preventive maintenance
2.1
Safety Practices
2. Underpinning
2.1.1
Ideal good work habits to demonstrate to workers
Knowledge and
easy and safety standards during operation of
Attitudes
farm equipment
2.2
Codes and Regulations
2.2.1 Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECG)
2.2.2 Effective work supervision in the operations of
farm equipment
2.3
Tools & Equipment: Uses and Specification
2.3.1 Knowledge in calibrating and use of equipment
2.3.2 Safety keeping of equipments every after use
2.4
Maintenance
2.4.1 Regular upkeep of equipments
2.4.2 Preventive maintenance skills
2.5
3.
Underpinning
Skills
4.
Method of
Assessment
5.
Resource
Implications
6.
Context of
Assessment
Values
2.5.1 Positive outlook towards work
2.5.2 Possesses pre-emptive/anticipatory skills
3.1
Ability to recognized defective farm equipment
3.2
Perform proper management practices of safety
measures
Competency in this unit must be assessed through:
4.1
Direct observation
4.2
Practical demonstration
4.3
Third Party Report
5.1
Service/operational manual of farm tools and equipment
5.2
Tools and equipment
5.3
Farm implements
6.1
Assessment may occur in the workplace or in a
simulated workplace or as part of a team under limited
supervision
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UNIT TITLE: Perform Estimation and Basic Calculation
UNIT CODE: AGR321203
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
perform basic workplace calculations.
ELEMENT
1.
Perform estimation
2.
Perform basic workplace
calculation
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1.1 Job requirements are identified from written or
oral communications
1.2 Quantities of materials and resources required to
complete a work task are estimated
1.3 The time needed to complete a work activity is
estimated
1.4 Accurate estimate for work completion are made
1.5 Estimate of materials and resources are reported
to appropriate person
2.1 Calculations to be made are identified according
to job requirements
2.2 Correct method of calculation identified
2.3 System and units of measurement to be
followed are ascertained
2.4 Calculation needed to complete work tasks are
performed using the four basic process of
addition, division, multiplication and subtraction
2.5 Calculate whole fraction, percentage and mixed
when are used to complete the instructions
2.6 Number computed in self checked and completed
for alignment
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
RANGE
1.
Calculations
1.1
1.2
1.3
Quantity of feeds
Amount of fertilizer
Amount of medicines
2.
Method of calculation
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
3.1
3.2
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Ratio and proportion
English
Metric
4.1
4.2
4.3
Area
Volume
Weight
3.
4.
System of
measurement
Units of measurement
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1
Performed estimation
Competency
1.2
Performed basic workplace calculation
1.3
Applied corrective measures as maybe necessary
2.1
Mathematics
2. Underpinning
2.1.1 Basic mathematical operations
Knowledge and
2.1.2 Percentage and ratios
Attitudes
2.1.3 Unit Conversion
2.1.4 Basic accounting principles and procedures
2.1.4.1 Production cost
2.1.4.2 Sales
2.1.4.3 Accounts receivables/payables
2.2
Systems, Processes and Operations
2.2.1 Knowledge in different management practices and
operational procedures
2.3
3. Underpinning
Skills
Values
2.3.1 Safety consciousness
2.3.2 Time consciousness and management
2.3.3 Cost consciousness
2.3.4 Precision
3.1
Ability to perform basic calculation
3.2
Communicate effectively
4. Method of
Assessment
Competency in this unit must be assessed through:
4.1
Practical demonstration
4.2
Written examination
5. Resource
Implications
5.1
5.2
Relevant tools and equipment for basic calculation
Recommended data
6. Context of
Assessment
6.1
Assessment may occur in the workplace or in a
simulated workplace or as part of a team under limited
supervision
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CORE COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
Raise Poultry
UNIT CODE
:
AGR621301
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
:
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to raise poultry efficiently and effectively. It
includes selection and procurement of stock,
maintenance of optional environment for poultry,
assessment of chick health, selection of brood/layer
stock, pre and post laying activities and implementing
health programs.
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range Statement
1.
Select and procure stock
1.1
Breed/strains/hybrid are identified according to
industry standard
2.
Maintain optional
environment for poultry
2.1
Poultry houses, tools and equipment are
cleaned and disinfected
Chick guard, curtains, heaters are installed and
adjusted based on industry standard
Litter materials are laid-out and changed/cleaned
regularly
Feeders and water trough are prepared and
cleaned regularly
Poultry species are fed according to industry
standards
Feed left-over is properly secured and spoiled
feed is disposed properly
Extended lighting system is provided to 20 week
old pullets based on industry standard
Chicks behavior are monitored to determine health
condition
Records are collected and collated
Chicks are debeaked in appropriate time
Poultry species for brooding are selected and
transferred to growing house
Poultry species intended for layers are selected
and transferred to laying house
Chicks with undesirable traits are culled from the
herd
Eggs are harvested once or twice a day using
appropriate materials
Eggs are classified according to industry
classification standards
Eggs are stored at room temperature
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
3.
4.
Observe and assess
chick health
Select brood /layer stock
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.
Perform pre and post
laying activities
5.1
5.2
5.3
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5.4
6.
Perform preventive and
therapeutic measures
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
Eggs are processed to extend storage life and
add value
Medication programs are administered according
to industry and farm production requirements
Physical evaluation of poultry species are
regularly performed
Protective measures are administered according
to industry and farm production requirements
Poultry species with undesirable traits are culled
out
Health records are updated on a regular basis
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Breed/strain/hybrid
RANGE
1.1 Broiler strain
1.1.1
Anak
1.1.2
Pilch-de-kalb
1.1.3
Lohman
1.1.4
Starbro
1.1.5
Arbor acre
1.1.6
Avian Peterson
1.1.7
Cobb
1.2 Strains of layers include:
1.2.1
Babcock
1.2.2
Dekalb
1.2.3
H&N
1.2.4
Hi-sex white
1.2.5
Kimber
1.2.6
Starcross
1.2.7
Lohman LSL
1.3 Breeds of egg-type ducks:
1.3.1
The Phil. Mallard
1.3.2
Khaki Campbell
1.3.3
Indian Runner
1.3.4
Tsaiya
1.3.5
Chery Valley Hybrid
2. Tools and
equipment
1.4 Breeds of Quail
1.4.1
Japanese Seatle
1.4.2
Japanese Taiwan
1.4.3
Silver
2.1 Tools and Equipment
2.1.1 Generator
2.1.2 Heater
2.1.3 Electric lamps
2.1.4 Weighing scale
2.1.5 Pail
2.1.6 Feed scope
2.1.7 Wheel barrow
2.1.8 Feed bin
2.1.9 Feed cart
2.1.10 Syringe
2.2 Layer
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
Plastic drinking jars
Weighing scale
Chick size feeders
Egg trays
Infrared gas brooder
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3. Chick guard and
heaters
4. Litter materials
5. Chick behavior
6. Records
2.2.6 Syringes and needles
2.2.7 Debeaker
2.2.8 Feed cart
2.2.9 Fabricated layer cages
2.2.10 Napsack sprayer
2.2.11 Egg grader
2.2.12 Pail
2.2.13 Feed scoop
2.2.14 Hover
2.2.15 Chick guard
2.2.16 Curtains
2.2.17 Wheel barrow
2.3 Ducks and quails
2.3.1 Welded wire
2.3.2 Plastic poultry wire
2.3.3 PVC pipe
2.3.4 Feed through
2.3.5 Drinking through
2.3.6 Plastic waterers
2.3.7 Wheel barrow
2.3.8 Weighing scale
2.3.9 Egg trays
2.3.10 Sacks
2.3.11 Nests
2.3.12 Old tire
2.3.13 Sprayer
2.3.14 Heater
2.3.15 Pail
3.1 Aluminum sheets
3.2 Plain GI sheets
3.3 Lawanit
3.4 Hard card boards
3.5 Plywood
3.6 Portable heater
4.1 Old newspaper
4.2 Saw dust
4.3 Rice hulls
5.1 Even distribution of chicks inside the brooder indicates right
brooding temperature
5.2 Chicks stay close to heat source, brooding temperature is
too cold
5.3 Chicks stay away to heat source, brooding temperature is
too hot
5.4 Chicks cluster together at one corner, theres a draft
6.1 Production records
6.2 Rearing flock records
6.3 Laying flock records
6.4 Financial records
6.5 Inventory records
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7. Feeders and
waterer
8. Feeding according
to industry
standards
9. Appropriate
materials
10. Industry
classification
standards
6.6 Physical records
6.6.1 Brooding and growing records
6.6.2 Laying flock production records
6.7 Financial records
6.7.1 Value of production and disposal
6.7.2 Other sources of income
6.7.3 Farm expenses
7.1 Plastic feeders, 5-10 kgs. capacity
7.2 Feeding throghs (local materials)
7.2.1 Bamboo
7.2.2 PVC pipes
7.3 Plastic jars, ¼, ½, 1 gallon capacity
8.1 Broiler (Adlibitum)
8.1.1 Chicks booster – from 1 day to 2 weeks old
8.1.2 Starter mash – 3-4 weeks old
8.1.3 Finisher mash – 5 weeks old until market age
8.2 Approximate feed consumption of egg-type chickens per
bird
8.2.1 10 – 15 grams (0-4 weeks)
8.2.2 20 – 30 grams (5-8 weeks)
8.2.3 33 – 43 grams (9-12 weeks)
8.2.4 44 – 54 grams (13-16 weeks)
8.2.5 55 – 65 grams (17-20 weeks)
8.2.6 73 – 83 grams (21-24 weeks)
8.2.7 120-130 grams (25-40 weeks)
8.2.8 115-120 grams (41-52 weeks)
8.2.9 110-115 grams (53-60 weeks)
8.2.10 100-110 grams (61-64 weeks)
8.3 Ready to lay chicks/quails
8.3.1 110-1120 grams/bird/day (ducks)
8.3.2 23-45 grams/bird/day (quails)
9.1 Egg trays
9.1.1 Plastic egg trays (30 pcs./60 pcs. capacity)
9.1.2 Cartoon egg trays
9.2 Egg cart
9.3 Egg boxes
10.1 Layer eggs classification:
10.1.1 XL and jumbo (62 grams up)
10.1.2 Large (55-61 grams)
10.1.3 Medium (48-54 grams)
10.1.4 Small (41 –47 grams)
10.1.5 Very small/peewee (below 41 grams)
10.2 Ducks and quail eggs are classified according to:
10.2.1 Good eggs – this includes cleaned and free from any
stain/dirt
10.2.2 Reject eggs – this includes cracked, off-shaped, offsized, heavily/partly soiled and wet eggs
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11. Processed eggs
12. Medication
program
13. Protective
measures
11.1 Salted eggs
11.2 “Balot” eggs
11.3 Pickled eggs
11.4 Century eggs
12.1 Broiler
12.1.1 Anti-stress preparation (e.g. vitamins) mixed in water
12.1.2 Vaccination
12.1.2.1 NCD, B1 strain (live vaccine)
12.1.2.2
Infectious bursal disease (IBD),
intermediate strain (live vaccine)
12.1.2.3 NCD, Las sota strain (live vaccine)
12.1.3 Preventive measures (as the case maybe)
12.1.3.1 Four days use of antibiotics on feeds/water
12.1.3.2 Three days use of vitamins on feed/water
12.2 Recommended vaccination and deworming program for
egg-type chickens:
12.2.1 Marek’s vaccine (day old)
12.2.2 Newcastle disease (NCD) or Avian pest vaccine
(10 days old)
12.2.3 Infectious bursal disease (14 days)
12.2.4 Newcastle disease or avian pest vaccine, La Sota
strain or equivalent
12.2.5 Fowl fox vaccine (6-8 weeks)
12.2.6 Newcastle disease vaccine, La Sota strain or
equivalent (10 weeks)
12.2.7 Dewormer (14 weeks)
12.2.8 Newcastle disease vaccine, La Sota strain or
equivalent (16 weeks)
12.2.9 Insecticides (18 weeks)
12.2.10 Dewormer (18 weeks)
12.2.11 Dewormer (30 weeks)
12.2.12 Newcastle disease vaccine, La Sota strain or
equivalent (32 weeks)
12.3 Recommended medication and vaccination program for
Ducks and Quails
12.3.1 Antibiotic or sulfa drug preparation (1-7 days)
12.3.2 Antibiotic-vitamin-mineral mixture (8-14 days)
12.3.3 Multi-vitamins (21-28 days)
12.3.4 Antibiotic-vitamin-mineral mixture (2 months)
12.3.5 Antibiotic-vitamin-mineral mixture (4 months)
12.3.6 Fowl cholera vaccine (4.5 months)
12.3.7 Antibiotic-vitamin-mineral mixture (laying months)
13.1 Dust coats
13.2 Mask
13.3 Hand gloves
13.4 Boots
13.5 Rain coats
13.6 Fire extinguisher
13.7 Foot baths
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitudes
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1 Identified appropriate space requirements for poultry
1.2 Identified superior strain of day-old chicks
1.3 Demonstrated correct brooding of chicks
1.4 Demonstrated correct brooding of chicks
1.5 Programmed and administered effective medication and
nutritional requirements
1.6 Handled disinfectants and pest control solution based on
approved practices
1.7 Accomplished appropriate records
1.8 Identified common poultry diseases
2.1 Safety Practices
2.1 5S implementation
2.2 Knowledge in handling biologicals and disinfectants
base on manufacturers specifications or VET
recommendations
2.2 Mathematics and Mensuration
2.9.1 Computation of feed requirements at different
physiological stages
2.2.2 Feed conversion efficiency
2.2.3 Space requirements at various stages of growth
2.2.4 Provision of right amount of drugs, vaccines and
other biologicals
2.2.5 Profitability of the operation
2.3
Materials: Uses and Specifications
2.3.1 Office supplies and equipments – used for proper
monitoring of production activities
2.4 Tools and equipment: Uses and Specifications
2.4.1 Brooders, feeder, heater, waterers, etc.- for
efficient rearing and management of broilers
2.5 Communications
2.5.1 Preparation of inventory reports and production
records
2.6 Systems, Processes and Operations
2.6.1 Selection of initial stocks
2.6.2 Procedures in the preparation of brooding houses
2.6.3 Knowledge of correct feeding and management of
growing broiler chicks
2.6.4 Implementation of medication program
2.7 Maintenance
2.7.1 Regular check-up and repair of equipment and
materials
2.8 Codes and Regulations
2.8.1 Appropriate legal regulatory body that supervises
the animal industry such as BAI and Phil. Animal
Health Center (PAHC), DENR
2.9 Values
2.9.1 Honesty in records of sales
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3. Underpinning
Skills
4. Method of
Assessment
5. Resource
Implications
6. Context of
Assessment
7. Learning
Competencies
2.9.2 Confidence in selecting day old chicks
2.9.3 Personal integrity in doing routine management
practices
2.9.4 Perseverance in executing routine works
2.9.5 Ability to work with others harmoniously
3.1 Work safety
3.2 Skills in using tools and equipment
3.3 Calculations
3.4 Communicate effectively
Competency in this unit must be assessed through:
4.1 Passing written exam
4.2 Practical demonstration
4.3 Testimonies of good performance and behavior of
applicant by supervisor
5.1 Poultry houses
5.2 Set of brooding equipments
5.3 Medication and nutritional requirements
5.4 Weighing scale and other tools and equipments
6.1 Competency may be assessed individually in the actual
workplace or through accredited farms/institutions
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
Planning and Organizing
Collecting, Analyzing and Organizing Information
Working with Others and in Teams
Using Mathematical Ideas and Techniques
Solving Problems
Decision Making
Work Values and Ethics
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
Raise Small Ruminants
UNIT CODE
AGR621302
:
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
:
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to raise small ruminants such as goats and sheep. It includes selection of
genetically superior animals for breeding, management of does/ewes and their
progencies, implement feeding and herd health program and maintain and analyze
records.
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italized terms are elaborated in the Range Statement
1. Select and manage
breeder goats and sheep
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
2. Manage does/ewes and
their progenies
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3. Provide feed and
implement feeding
practices
3.1
3.2
3.3
Suitable and superior breeds of goats and
sheep are identified based on industry standard
Bucks/rams are well fed and groomed regularly
Signs of heat are detected among sexually
mature does and ewes
Breeder does and ewes are mated with
genetically superior rams/buck
Pregnant animals are diagnosed/confirmed
Unproductive buck/ram and doe/ewe are culled
Signs of pre-heat, standing heat and post heat are
detected
Breeder bucks/rams and does/ewes are properly
housed
Signs of approaching kidding/lambing are
monitored
Placenta and dead kids/lambs are disposed
properly
Assisted kids/lambs to suckle colostrums
Kids/lambs are identified through ear tags/notches
Disbudded growing kids/lambs appropriately
Dehorning and castration of unwanted growing
kids/lambs are done 3-4 weeks of age
Weaned lambs/kids properly at 3 months from
birth
Lactating goats and sheep are kept in clean and
quiet environment, and are separated from the
breeder males
Forage grasses, concentrates, other feed
supplement and adequate water supply are
provided
Guides in feeding the general herd/flock of goats
and sheep are implemented based on industry
standard
Supplementary concentrates and other feed
supplements are identified and provided
Established and maintained pasture grasses for
the flock/herd
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3.4
4. Implement herd health
program
4.1
4.2
4.3
5. Maintain and analyze
records
5.1
5.2
Alternative feed resources are identified and
given during searching of feeds
Preventive measures are instituted based on
industry and BAI standard
Medication and vaccination programs are followed
strictly as recommended by manufacturers and
veterinarian
Sick animals are treated properly and dead
goats/sheep are disposed
Appropriate records are kept, collated and
analyzed regularly
Management decisions are carried out properly
based on records
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Breeds of goats
2. Breeds of sheep
3. Signs of heat
4. Unproductive
rams/bucks
5. Unproductive
does/ewes
6. Dehorning
7. Castration
RANGE
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
6.1
6.2
6.3
7.1
7.2
7.3
8. Grasses
9. Concentrates
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
Anglo-Nubian
Saanen
Boer
Toggenburg
Alpine
Native and crossbreeds
Merino
Katahdin
St. Croix
Barbados Black Belly
Native Barbados black belly and their crosses
Swelling of external genitalia
Constant urination
Tail wagging and bleating
Wants to be mounted
Capacious appetite
Decrease in milk yield of lactating does/ewes
Infertile/abnormal sperm from the buck
Diseases such as brucellosis, leptospirosis and vibriosis
Poor growth traits and reproductive efficilacy
Irregularity of estrus cycle
Poor growth and reproductive traits
Susceptibility to diseases
Production of abnormal eggs/ova
Overfat condition
Kid/lamb disbudded at 3-5 weeks old
Use methods such as hot iron cautery, mechanical or
chemical method appropriately
Post dehorning treatment is applied
Best done when kids/lambs not intended for breeding are
about 2-4 weeks old
Choose and follow several methods appropriately with the
use of different tools properly
Apply dose of Tetanus Anti – Toxoid (TAT) to prevent
tetanus
Napier grass
Paragrass
Guinea grass
Centrosema
Tree leaves
Rice bran
Copra meal
Soybean oil mal
Corn bran
Molasses
Wheat polland
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10. Feed supplements
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
11. Alternative feed
resources
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12. Appropriate records
UMMB
Vitamin ADE
Minerals such as dicalcium phosphate
Other sources from oyster shell flour and steamed bone
meal
Tree leaves and shrubs
Banana stalks
Peanut hay
Gumamela
Ipil-ipil
Identifications records – temporary and permanent
Production records – milk production
Reproduction and/or breeding records
Herd health and disease control records
Feed records
Other records – herd inventory, pasture production,
disposal, monthly expenses
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1.
2.
Critical Aspects of
Competency
Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitudes
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1 Identifed genetically superior breeds of goats and sheep
1.2 Selected and managed breeders
1.3 Managed does/ewes
1.4 Implemented proper feeding practices
1.5 Implemented proper herd health program
1.6 Maintained and analyzed records appropriately
2.1
Communication
2.1.1 Preparation of inventory reports, production and
performance records, and financial analysis
2.2
Safety Practices
2.2.1 5 S implementation
2.2.2 Knowledge in handling biologicals and other veterinary
drugs and supplies
2.2.3 Knowledge of proper waste handling and management
2.3
Mathematics and Mensuration
2.3.1 Computation of feed requirements and biological
space requirement for individual animals and stocking
density based on recommended standards and BAI
requirements
2.3.2 Appropriate animal unit per available grazing or
pasture area
2.3.3 Feed conversion efficiency
2.3.4 Financial viability of the project
2.4
Codes and Regulations
2.4.1 Appropriate legal and supervising regulatory body
pertinent to production and health program of
goat/sheep such as BAI, PAHC, DA and DENR
2.5
Systems, Processes and Operations
2.5.1 Selection of stocks, management of general herd,
management of breeders and replacement stocks,
implementation of appropriate herd health program
2.6
Tools and Equipment: Uses and Specifications
2.6.1 Weighing scale (100 kg. capacity) – to monitor body
weight and feed requirement of animals
2.6.2 Earnotcher – to identify kids/lambs properly
2.6.3 Drenching gun, 10 ml cap. – to deworm goat/sheep
2.6.4 Dehorner/disbudding equipments – for proper
grooming of animals
2.7
Maintenance
2.7.1 Regular check-up and repair of tools and equipment
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3. Underpinning
Skills
4. Method of
Assessment
5. Resource
Implication
6. Context of
Assessment
2.8
Materials: Uses and Specifications
2.8.1 Office supplies and materials – for regular inventory
and monitoring of production performance and
financial viability of the project/operation
2.9
Blue Printing
2.9.1 Development of building and other infrastructures
should conform with proper zoning and existing
environmental policies (DENR) and local ordinances
such as municipal and city ordinances
2.10
Values
2.10.1 Confidence in selecting genetically superior stocks
2.10.2 Personal integrity and perseverance in performing
routine management practices
2.10.3 Ability to work well with others harmoniously
3.1 Work safety
3.2 Skills in using tools and equipment
3.3 Calculations
3.4 Communicate effectively
Competency in this unit must be assessed through:
4.4 Passing written exam
4.5 Practical demonstration related to underpinning knowledge,
skills and attitudes
4.6 Testimonies of good performance and behavior of applicant
by supervisor
4.7 Farm site/pasture area with perimeter fences per paddock
4.8 Different breeds of goats and sheep with genetic superiority
4.9 Housing units/sheds appropriate to different ages of animals
4.10 Office supplies, tools and farm equipments
4.11 Feed resources
4.12 Competency may be assessed individually in the actual
workplace or through accredited farms/institution
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
Raise Swine
UNIT CODE
AGR621303
:
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
:
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to raise swine effectively and efficiently. It includes selection of genetically
superior breeders and replacement stocks, proper management and feeding of boar,
sows and gilts, providing care and monitoring the health of the animals and profitable
marketing of hogs either as replacements stocks/breeders or market hogs.
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italciized terms are elaborated in the Range Statement
1. Select and train boars
2. Breed sows and gilts
3. Perform farrowing activities
4. Care and raise piglets to
market age
1.1
Suitable breed is selected based on superiority of
pedigree or production performance
1.2
Boars are trained to mount sows/dummy
1.3
Boars selected based on breeding objective and
selection criteria
1.4
Boars semen are evaluated for fertility based on
quality standards of BAI standards
1.5
Boars are tested for leptospirosis and brucellosis
infection
2.1 Gilts and sows are selected based on superiority of
pedigree or production performance
2.2 Selected gilts and sows are flushed
2.3 Signs of heat are monitored
2.4 Natural breeding/artificial insemination are performed
2.5 Signs of pregnancy are monitored
3.1 Farrowing stalls or pens are disinfected
3.2 Pregnant sows and gilts are transferred to farrowing
stalls or pens
3.3 Feed intake is controlled based on standard
requirements
3.4 Signs of farrowing are monitored
3.5 Farrowing materials and supplies are prepared
3.6 Farrowing problems are monitored
3.7 Mucous membrane of newly delivered piglets are
removed
3.8 Umbilical cord is cut one inch from the bare and
applied with antiseptics
3.9 Needle teeth is cut
3.10 Administer post medication to sows
3.11 Placenta and dead fetus are either buried or
burned
4.1 Provide artificial heat such as electric lamps or
charcoal heated lamps at the brooding pen
4.2 Iron preparations are injected three (3) days after
birth together with anti scows or anti diarrheals
which are administered
4.3 Piglets are weaned at the age of 30 days to 45
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4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
5. Maintain herd health
program
4.8
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
6. Record Data
6.1
6.2
6.3
days
Ear notching and castration are done 7 days after
farrowing
Pre-started ration is introduced to the piglets 2-3
weeks after farrowing at a gradual rate or as
wanted
Different feeding programs are implemented
based on industry requirement
Hogs are marketed at approximately 75-85
kg/head
Undesirable gilts and junior boars are culled out
Changes in animal behavior are monitored
Vaccination programs are implemented based on
industry standards, existing municipal laws and as
per requirement of the Bureau of Animal Industry
Preventive medication programs or measures
must be based on existing condition in and out of
the farm and industry requirements
Periodic review of medication program must be
implemented
Stock inventory is updated
Breeding and farrowing schedules are monitored
Production performance of breeders are
monitored and analyzed
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Breeds
RANGE
3. Signs of heat
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
4. Signs of
pregnancy
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
6.1
6.2
6.3
Landrace
Large white
Duroc
Pietrain
Hypor
Chester white
Berksshire
Poland China
Hampshire
Dallan
Approximately 85-90 kgs. at 8 months of age
Boars must have a well developed protruding or
extended testicles
Good disposition or easily handled or managed
Well developed and proportioned body conformation
Must be free from brucella and leptuspirosis infection
Sows and gilts must have equally space, mammary
gland and at least seven pairs
Grunting and mounting of other hogs
Swelling and reddening of the vulva
Loss of appetite
Erect ears
Appearance of mucous discharge from the vagina
Can only be moved with great efforts
Frequent attempts to urinate with little or no discharge at
all
Absence of heat/eastrows
Increase weight
Enlargement of the abdomen
Development of mammary glands
Biting of hurdles and guard rails
Sows are always in “sitting dog” positions
Distention and enlargement of the udder
Enlargement and swelling of the vulva
Frequent urination
Milk letdown
Mucous discharge with meconium
Old newspaper
Rice hulls
Saw dust or wood shavings
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
8.1
8.2
Agalactiae – no milk let down
Mastitis – inflammation of the udder
Metritis – retain placenta
Dystocia – difficult birth or farrowing
Pre starter ration – (7 days old to 11/2 months of age)
Starter ration – (11/2 months – 3 months of age)
2. Selection criteria
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
5. Signs of farrowing
6. Farrowing
materials
7. Farrowing
problems
8. Feeding programs
based on industry
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standards
9. Changes in animal
behavior (sick
animal)
10. Medication
programs based
on industry and
farm requirements
Finisher ration – 3 months old to market)
Breeder mash – boar, sows and gilts
Listlessness
Increase body temperature
Loss appetite
Solitary separation from the group
Mucosal discharge on the eyes and snout
Vaccination every six months for matured hogs
(breeders), piglets 30 days old
10.2 Feed medication program
10.2.1 1st month – 4 weeks used of antibiotics
10.2.2 2nd month – 3 weeks used of antibiotics
10.2.3 3rd month – 2 weeks used of antibiotics
10.2.4 4th month – alternate weekly used of antibiotics
8.3
8.4
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
10.1
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitudes
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1 Identified selection criteria and breeding objectives for
breeder and grower hogs
1.2 Computed space requirements in each physiological stage
of the pigbased on BAI standards
1.3 Applied medication and nutritional requirements of each
stage of production based on industry standard
1.4 Cared and raised piglet to market age
1.5 Determined superior characteristics of a good breeder and
hog grower
1.6 Implemented heard health program
2.1 Communication
2.1.1 Preparation of stock inventory, performance and
health records, mortality and morbidity rates,
financial transactions and indicators of production
efficiency
2.2 Safety Practices
2.2.1 Implementation of regulatory controls and policies
relative to proper handling, use and disposal of
biologics and other veterinary drugs and supplies
2.2.2 Proper disposal of placenta and dead fetuses
2.3 Mathematics and Mensuration
2.3.1 Computation of sow productivity index, feed
conversion efficiency, parameters of reproductive
efficiency and financial viability of the swine
enterprise
2.4 Codes and Regulations
2.4.1 Compliance to animal health program of the BAI,
PAHC, NMIC, DA and DENR
2.5 Systems, Processes and Operations
2.5.1 Selection of breeder and replacement stocks,
general care and herd health management from
piglet to marketable age and weight
2.6 Tools and Equipment: Uses and Specifications
2.6.1
Artificial Insemination Kit – for successful
insemination of gilts and sows
2.6.2
Weighing balance(500 kg cap.) – for monitoring
and marketing of hogs
2.6.3
Ear notcher, nail cutter, forcep scissor and other
tools for identification of animals
2.7 Maintenance
2.7.1
Regular check-up and repair of tools and
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3 Underpinning Skills
4 Method of
Assessment
5.
Resource
Implications
6.
Context of
Assessment
equipments
2.8 Materials: Uses and Specifications
2.8.1
Office equipment and supplies for regular
monitoring of production performance and
economic viability of the swine operation
2.9 Blue Printing
2.9.1
Infrastructure plans and lay-out approved based on
existing regulatory policies and proper zoning
scheme of the government and local ordinances
2.10 Values
2.10.1 Safety consciousness on vaccine handling and
other biological
2.10.2 Accuracy in medication and treatment of hog’s
diseases
2.10.3 Competence and self-confidence towards selection
of breeding stocks
2.10.4 Honesty in marketing and financial transactions
2.10.5 Perseverance and industriousness on care and
management of the general heard
3.1
Work safety
3.2
Skills in using tools and equipment
3.3
Calculations
3.4
Communicating ideas and info
Competency in this unit must be assessed through:
4.1 Practical demonstration related to underpinning
knowledge, skills and attitudes
4.2 Assessment by immediate superiors with regards to the
work accomplishment
4.3 Interviews with the participants on actual work or training
settings
5.1
Farm location
5.2
Trained boars for artificial insemination
5.3
In-heat, sows/gilts
5.4
Artificial insemination kit
5.5
Tools and equipment appropriate to swine breeding and
swine pork production
5.6
Microscope
5.7
Piglets (weanlings)
6.1 Competency maybe assessed individually in the
workplace or in a simulated workplace individually or as a
part of a team under limited supervision
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:
UNIT OF COMPETENCY
UNIT CODE
:
Raise Large Ruminants
(Beef, Dairy and Buffaloes)
AGR621304
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
produce large ruminants such as beef, dairy and buffaloes. It includes selection of
animals for breeding, appropriate care and management at various physiological stages
of the herd, maintaining records, monitoring and implementing appropriate herd health
program, including waste management.
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range Statement
1. Select and manage
breeder cattle and
buffaloes
2. Provide feeds and
implement feeding
practices
3. Manage the general herd
4. Provide life support
facilities
1.1 Suitable and superior breeds of cattle and
buffaloes are identified and selected based on
industry and BAI standards
1.2 Breeding objectives are identified and formulated to
which selected cattle and buffaloes will be raised
1.3 Breeding systems for cattle and buffaloes are
identified and implemented according to enterprise
procedures
1.4 Breeders are properly fed, managed and provided
appropriate support activities for efficient rearing of
bulls and cows
1.5 Reproductive physiology of large ruminants is
discussed according to enterprise procedures
1.6 Natural or synchronized estrus among
heifers/cows is observed
2.1 Feed resources appropriate for cattle and buffaloes
at various physiological stages are identified based
on industry and BAI standard
2.2 Feed additives and mineral supplements are given
according to enterprise procedures
2.3 Appropriate feeding system is implemented
3.1 Claves, growers and fatteners are reared according
to enterprise requirements
3.2 Sound stocking rate is ensured and general herd is
managed appropriately
3.3 Breeding cows and bulls are reared according to
enterprise requirements
4.1 Areas and support system for pasture
establishment and maintenance, housing and
infrastructure facilities and tools and equipment
are identified based on industry and BAI standards
4.2 Pasture grasses and legumes suited for general
herd are identified
4.3 Housing system and related infrastructures for
general herd is identified
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5. Implement herd health
program
6. Maintain and analyze
records
4.4 Natural mating or artificial insemination in cattle and
buffaloes are used according to enterprise
procedures
5.1 Immunization program is adopted in accordance
with industry standards
5.2 Medication program is implemented based on
industry and farm requirements
6.1 Records are kept, updated and analyzed according
to organization standard
6.2 Economic viability of the project is analyzed
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Breeds of cattle
and buffaloes
SCOPE
1.1
Dairy Cattle:
Holstein Friesian
Sahiwal
Jersey
Red Sindhi
Crosses
1.2
Beef Cattle:
1.2.1
Native Strain
1.2.2
Brahman
1.2.3
Hindu-Brazil
1.2.4
Simbrah
1.2.5
Crosses
1.3
Buffaloes
1.3.1
Native Carabaos
1.3.2
Indian Murrah Buffaloes
1.3.3
Bulgarian Murrah
1.3.4
Nili Ravi
1.3.5
American Buffaloes
1.3.6
Cambodian Buffaloes
1.3.7
Crosses
2. Breeding systems
2.1 Purebreeding
2.2 Backcrossing
2.3 Crossbreeding
2.4 Rotational crossbreeding
3. Natural/
3.1 Swelling of the external genitalia
3.2 Mucus discharge
Synchronized
3.3 Constant urination and bellowing
Estrus
3.4 Restlessness and wants to mount and to be mounted
3.5 Standing still when mounted
4. Reproductive
4.1 Average estrus cycle (20-23 days)
physiology
4.2 Average duration of estrus (23 days)
4.3 Average gestation (270 days)
4.4 Age of first estrus (8 mos. – 1 yr)
4.5 Calving interval (1 yr.)
4.6 Post pasture estrus (60 days)
5. Feed resources
5.1 Native grasses
5.2 Improved grasses and legumes
5.3 Crop residues
5.4 Feed grains
6. Feed additives
6.1 Molasses
6.2 Urea
6.3 Vitamin
6.4 Minerals
7. Pasture
7.1 Fencing materials like concrete or wooden post, hog
establishment and
wires, nails
7.2 Divisional paddocks in pasture area
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1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
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maintenance
8. Housing and
infrastructure
facilities
9. Tools and
equipment
10. Immunization and
medication
program
11. Records
7.3
7.4
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
9.10
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
Irrigation (dike or sprinkle) and fertilization scheme
Rotational grazing system
Pen for general herd
Stud pen for bulls
Milking barn/parlor
Storage rooms for feeds and veterinary supplies
Laborers quarter
Slaughter area
Night corrals
Sheds
AI kit and other paraphernalia
Weighing scale (1000 kg. cap.)
Tattoo pliers, hammer
Syringes (5 to 20ml cap.)
Shovel, wheel barrow
Mineral boxes, waterer, feeding trough
Milking pails
Milk pasteurizer
Milk homogenizer
Ear tags, branding iron
Vaccinate animals at specific age and condition
Treat animals based on veterinarian’s recommendations
Follow prescription/dosage requirement as recommended
Disposed/manage waste
Production records
Reproduction records
Inventory and consumption records
Milk records
Expenses records
Vaccination records
Mortality and disposal records
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1.
Critical Aspects of
Competency
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
2.
Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitudes
2.1
Identified different breeds for specific breeding objectives
Selected animals for breeding/replacement purposes
Selected suitable bulls and heifers/cows
Implemented recommended breeding systems, feeds,
feeding schemes
Managed the whole herd with production support system
Implemented herd health program and waste management
Established and maintained pasture areas, housing and
other support facilities
Communication
2.1.1 Preparation of selection criteria and breeding
objectives, care and management of general herd,
use of A.I. for improved reproduction, financial
viability of the enterprise
2.2
Safety Practices
2.2.1 Implementation of safety standard in handling animals
and biologicals as prescribed by manufacturers and
endorsed by veterinarians
2.3
Mathematics and Mensuration
2.3.1 Computation of feeding requirements at different
physiological stages, reproductive parameters, feed
conversion efficiency, dose requirements for A.I. and
biologicals and income over costs of operation
2.4
2.4.1
Codes and Regulations
Compliance to animal movement and herd health
program as formulated through Executive and
Administrative Orders issued by BAI, PAHC and
NMIC of the Dept. of Agriculture, DENR
2.5
Systems, Processes and Operations
2.5.1 Selection of stocks, care and management of
breeders and general herd, implementation of
effective herd health program, and financial analysis
of the enterprise
2.6
Tools and Equipment: Uses and Specifications
2.6.1 Weighing scale (1000 kg. cap.) – for monitoring of
animals weight
2.6.2 Drenching gun/syringe – deworming purposes
2.6.3 A.I. kit and paraphernalia – effective breeding of cows
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2.7
Maintenance
2.7.1 Regular check-up/calibration and repair of tools and
equipments
2.8
Materials: Uses and Specifications
2.8.1 Office and other supplies - for monitoring and
evaluation of the different operations/activities of the
project
2.9
3. Underpinning Skills
4. Method of
Assessment
5. Resource
Implications
6.
Context of
Assessment
Blue Printing
2.9.1
Appropriate zoning scheme and environmental
concerns are considered in the farm lay-out and
designs of major infrastructures and other buildings
2.10
Values
2.10.1 Patience during A.I. activities
2.10.2 Perseverance in rearing the general herd
2.10.3 Honesty during business transactions such as
sales of live animals and products
3.1 Work safety
3.2 Skills in using tools and equipment
3.3 Calculations
3.4 Communicate effectively
Competency in this unit must be assessed through:
4.1 Observation and questioning
4.2 Third Party Report
4.3 Portfolio
4.4 Demonstration
5.1 Farm site/pasture area
5.2 Different breeds of cattle and buffaloes
5.3 Infrastructures-houses, seed, corrals, sheds
5.4 A.I. kit and paraphernalia
5.5 Tools and equipments
5.6 Feeds, concentrates and additives
5.7 Seeds and other planting materials
6.1 Competency maybe assessed individually in the actual
workplace or in accredited farms or institution
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SECTION 3. TRAINING STANDARDS
These guidelines are set to provide the Technical and Vocational Education
and Training (TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to
consider when designing training programs for ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II.
3.1 CURRICULUM DESIGN
Course Title: ANIMAL PRODUCTION
NC Level
NC II
Nominal Training Duration: 860 Hours
Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable attitudes and
skills of animal production technician in accordance with industry standards. It covers
raising poultry, small and large ruminants and swine. It also includes
competencies in workplace communication, teamwork, safety in the use of hand
tools and equipment, and housekeeping
BASIC COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competency
Learning Outcomes
1. Participate in
workplace
communication
1.1 Obtain and convey
workplace information.
1.2 Complete relevant work
related documents.
1.3 Participate in workplace
meeting and discussion.
2.1 Describe and identify
team role and
responsibility in a team.
2.2 Describe work as a team
member.
3.1 Integrate personal
objectives with
organizational goals.
3.2 Set and meet work
priorities.
3.3 Maintain professional
growth and
development.
4.1 Evaluate hazard and
risks
4.2 Control hazards and
risks
4.3 Maintain occupational
health and safety
awareness
2. Work in a team
environment
3. Practice career
professionalism
4. Practice
occupational
health and
safety
Methodology
Group
discussion
Interaction
Discussion
Interaction
Discussion
Interaction
Discussion
Plant tour



Assessment
Approach
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/
questioning



Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/
questioning



Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/
questioning


Observation
Interview
Symposium
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COMMON COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competency
Learning Outcomes
1. Apply safety
measures in
farm operations
1.1. Determine areas of
concern for safety
measures
1.2. Apply appropriate safety
measures
1.3. Safekeep/maintain/
dispose tools, materials
and outfit.
2. Use farm tools
and equipment
2.1. Prepare and use farm
tools
2.2. Prepare and operate
farm equipment
2.3. Perform preventive
maintenance
procedures/practices
3. Perform
3.1. Perform estimation
estimation and 3.2. Perform basic workplace
basic calculation
calculation
3.3. Apply corrective
measures as necessary
Assessment
Approach
Self-paced/modular Oral/Written
Lecture/Discussion Interviews
Direct
Interaction
Observation
Practical
Practical
Demonstration
Demonstration
Visit/tour
Methodology
Self-paced/modular
Lecture/Discussion
Interaction
Practical
Demonstration
Visit/tour
Oral/Written
Interviews
Direct
Observation
Practical
Demonstration
Self-paced/modular
Lecture/Discussion
Interaction
Practical Exercise
Oral/Written
examination
Practical
exercise
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CORE COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competency
1
RAISE
POULTRY
Learning Outcomes
Methodology
1.1 Identify and procure
 Dual training
hybrid, breeds / strains for  Demonstration
poultry raising
1.2 Clean & disinfect poultry
houses, tools & equipment
1.3 Install & adjust chick
guards, curtains & heaters
1.4 Change laying out & clean
litter materials regularly
1.5 Monitor chicks behavior
1.6 Cut the nails & de beak
chicks
1.7 Collect & keep records
1.8 Prepare & clean feeder &
water trough
1.9 Provide feed to poultry
species
1.10 Dispose spoiled feed
1.11 Select & transfer of poultry
from brooder to poultry
house & to laying house
1.12 Cull chicks with
undesirable traits
1.13 Provide pullets with
extended exposure to
lighting system
1.14 Identify, select, and
transfer good layers.
1.15 Harvest eggs at proper
time using appropriate
materials.
1.16 Classify eggs according to
industry standards.
Assessment
Approach
 Written
examination
 Demonstration
of practical
skills
 Direct
observation
 Interview
1.17 Store eggs to maintain life
and to add value.
1.18 Follow strictly the
medication program
according to standard
1.19 Examine physical
deformities in poultry
species for treatments
1.20 Implement proper
disposal of sick & dead
birds
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2. RAISE
SMALL
RUMINANTS
3. RAISE
SWINE
2.1.
Identify the different
breeds of goats / sheep
for breeding based on
breeding record.
2.2.
Procure superior goats /
sheep for breeding.
2.3.
Manage suitable breed
for good performance
2.4.
Construct comfortable
housing for does / ewes
and their progenies.
2.5.
Determine signs of
successful kidding /
lambing
2.6.
Provide proper
management for
lactating does / ewes
and their progenies
2.7.
Identify the different
feeds and feed
requirements for the
general flock / herd of
goats and sheep
2.8.
Determine the feeding
system suited to small
ruminants animals
2.9.
Implement herd health
program
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
3.6.
3.7.
 Dual training
 Demonstration
Identify pig breeds
 Dual training
Determine good breeder  Demonstration
and fatteners
Detect in heat gilt & sow
Demonstrate natural and
artificial insemination
Diagnose pregnant
gilt/sow
Cull unproductive
boar/sow/ gilt
Describe measures and
demonstrate procedure
of handling gilt and sow
 Written
examination
 Demonstration
of practical
skills
 Direct
observation
 Interview




Interview
Written
Practical
Direct
Observation
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before, during and after
delivery
3.8. Perform piglets
treatment after birth until
weaning
3.9. Monitor changes in animal
behavior
4. LARGE
RUMINANTS
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
4.5.
4.6.
Select suitable and
 Dual training
superior breeds of
 Demonstration
cattle and buffaloes
Identify breeding
objectives and formulate
selected cattle’s and
buffaloes to be raised
Breeding systems for
cattle and buffaloes are
identified and
implemented according
to enterprise procedures
Manage breeders and
properly fed for efficient
rearing of bulls and cows
Discussed
reproductive
physiology of large
ruminants according to
enterprise procedures
Observe natural or
synchronized estrus
among heifers/cows
 Written
examination
 Demonstration
of practical
skills
 Direct
observation
 Interview
4.7.
Identify feed resources
appropriate for cattle and
buffaloes at various
physiological stages
4.8. Give feed additives and
mineral supplements
according to enterprise
procedures
4.9. Implement appropriate
feeding system
4.10. Rear claves, growers
and fatteners according
to enterprise
requirements
4.11. Manage sound stocking
rate and general herd
appropriately
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4.12. Rear breeding cows and
bulls according to
enterprise requirements
4.13. Identify areas and
support system for
pasture establishment
and maintenance,
housing and
infrastructure facilities
and tools and equipment
4.14. Identify pasture grasses
and legumes suited for
general herd
4.15. Identify housing system
and related
infrastructures for
general herd
4.16. Use natural mating or
artificial insemination in
cattle and buffaloes
according to enterprise
procedures
4.17. Adopt immunization
program in accordance
with industry standards
4.18. Implement medication
program
4.19. Analyzed records, kept
and update according to
organization standard
4.20. Analyzed economic
viability of the project
3.2 TRAINING DELIVERY
The delivery of training should adhere to the design of the curriculum.
Delivery should be guided by the 10 basic principles of competency-based
TVET.
o The training is based on curriculum developed from the
competency standards;
o Learning is modular in its structure;
o Training delivery is learner-centered and should accommodate
individualized and self-paced learning strategies;
o Training is based on work that must be performed;
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o Training materials are directly related to the competency
standards and the curriculum modules;
o Assessment is based in the collection of evidence of the
performance of work to the industry required standard;
o Training program allows for recognition of prior learning (RPL)
or current competencies;
o Training allows for multiple entry and exit; and
o Training programs are registered with UTPRAS.
The competency-based TVET system recognizes various types of
delivery modes, both on and off-the-job as long as the learning is driven by
the competency standards specified by the industry. The following training
modalities may be adopted when designing training programs:
o The dualized mode of training delivery is preferred and
recommended. Thus programs would contain both in-school and
in-industry training or fieldwork components. Details can be
referred to the Dual Training System (DTS) Implementing Rules
and Regulations.
o Modular/self-paced learning is a competency-based training
modality wherein the trainee is allowed to progress at his own
pace. The trainer facilitates the training delivery
o Peer teaching/mentoring is a training modality wherein fast
learners are given the opportunity to assist the slow learners.
o Supervised industry training or on-the-job training is an
approach in training designed to enhance the knowledge and
skills of the trainee through actual experience in the workplace
to acquire specific competencies prescribed in the training
regulations.
o Distance learning is a formal education process in which
majority of the instruction occurs when the students and
instructor are not in the same place. Distance learning may
employ correspondence study, or audio, video or computer
technologies.
o Project-Based Instruction is an authentic instructional model or
strategy in which students plan, implement and evaluate
projects that have real world applications.
3.3 TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course should possess
the following requirements:

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
Able to read and write;
With good moral character;
Ability to communicate, both oral and written; and
Physically fit and mentally healthy as certified by a Public Health
Officer
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3.4 LIST OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II
Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25
trainees for Animal Production NC II
QTY
3
3
3
30
TOOLS
Electric lamps
QTY
1
EQUIPMENT
Generator
QTY
10
MATERIALS
10
Plastic drinking jars¼, ½, 1 gallon cap.
Chicks size feeders
1
Heater
1
Weighing scale
1
1
Pail
Feed scoop
Syringe and
needles
Debeaker
Knapsack sprayer
1
1
Wheel barrow
Feed bin
1
1
Welded wire
Plastic poultry wire
3
Egg grader
1
Feed cart
2
PVC pipe
1
Hover
1
Infrared gas
brooder
10
3
Chick guard
30
10
1
1
3
Curtains
Portable heater
Plastic feeders,
5-10 kgs
AI kit and other
paraphernalia
Weighing scale
(1000 kg. cap.)
Tattoo pliers,
hammer
Syringes (5 to
20ml cap.)
Shovel, wheel
barrow
Mineral boxes,
waterer, feeding
trough
Milking pails
1
Fabricated layer
cages
Power Sprayer
Feeding troughs
(local materialsbamboo or PVC
pipe)
Drinking trough
10
10
Plastic waterers
Sacks
10
Nests
1
Old tire
5
Aluminum sheets
1
Plain GI sheets
2
Lawanit
5
Hard card boards
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
5
-
Plywood
Old newspaper
Saw dust

-
Rice hulls
5
3
5
5
15
10
5
5
5
Milk pasteurizer
Milk homogenizer
Ear tags, branding
iron
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
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
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

 Chicks booster –
from 1 day to 2
weeks old
 Starter mash –
3-4 weeks old
 Finisher mash –
5 weeks old until
market age
Egg trays
 Plastic egg trays
(30 pcs./60 pcs.
Capacity)
 Cartoon egg trays
Egg cart
Egg boxes
Medicines (vitamins
and anti-biotics)
Dewormer
Vaccines
PPE:
 Dust coats
 Mask
 Hand gloves
 Boots
 Rain coats
 Fire extinguisher
 Foot baths
Models/actual
objects
Breed/strain/
hybrid:
Broiler strains:
 Anak
 Pilch-de-kalb
 Lohman
 Starbro
 Arbor acre
 Avian
Peterson
 Cobb
Learning
Materials
 Production
records
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 Rearing flock
records
 Laying flock
records
 Financial
records
 Inventory
records
 Physical
records:
30 Strains of layers:
 Brooding and
 Babcock
growing records
 Dekalb
 Laying flock
 H&N
production
 Hi-sex white
records
 Kimber
 Financial records:
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
30
30
 Value of
production and
disposal
 Other sources
of income
 Farm expenses
Starcross
Lohman LSL
Breeds of egg-type
ducks:
 The Phil.
Mallard
 Khaki Campbell
 Indian Runner
 Tsaiya
 Chery Valley
Hybrid
Breeds of Quail
 Japanese
Seattle
 Japanese
Taiwan
 Silver
30
Layer eggs
classification:

 XL and jumbo
(62 grams up)
 Large (55-61
grams)
 Medium (48-54
grams)
 Small (41 –47
grams)
 Very small/
peewee (below
41 grams)
30
Ducks and quail
eggs:
 3
 Good
0 eggs –
this includes
cleaned and
free from any
stain/dirt
 Reject eggs –
this includes
cracked, offshaped, offsized,
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1
1
1
heavily/partly
soiled and wet
eggs
Processed
eggs:

 Salted eggs
 “Balut” eggs
 Pickled eggs
 Century eggs
o Dairy Cattle:
 Holstein
Friesian
 Sahiwal
 Jersey
 Red Sindhi
 Crosses
o Beef Cattle:
 Native Strain
 Brahman
 Hindu-Brazil
 Simbrah
 Crosses
o Buffaloes
  Native
3
Carabaos
0
 Indian
Murrah
Buffaloes
 Bulgarian
Murrah
 Nili Ravi
 American
Buffaloes
 Cambodian
Buffaloes
 Crosses
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3.5 TRAINING FACILITIES
ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II
Based on a class size of 25 students/trainees
SPACE REQUIREMENT





Building
(permanent)
Student/Trainee
Working Space
Lecture Room
Learning Resource
Center
Facilities/Equipment/
Circulation Area
SIZE IN METERS
AREA IN SQ.
METERS
TOTAL AREA IN SQ.
METERS
13.00 x 15.00
195.00
195.00
2.00 x 2.00 per
student/trainee
7.00 x 5.00
3.00 x 5.00
4.00 per student
100.00
35.00
15.00
35.00
15.00
-
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Note: Land area of poultry/swine house depends on the number of birds/herds to be raised.
3.6 TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE SECTOR
ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II
TRAINER QUALIFICATION (TQ II)

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

Must be a holder of Animal Production Technician, NC III or its
equivalent qualification
Must have undergone training on Training Methodology II (TM II)
*Must be computer literate
Must be physically and mentally fit
*Must have at least 2 years job/industry experience
Must be a civil service eligible (for government position or appropriate
professional license issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission)
*
Optional. Only when required by the hiring institution.
Reference: TESDA Board Resolution No. 2004 03
3.7.
INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT
Institutional assessment is undertaken by trainees to determine their
achievement of units of competency . A certificate of achievement is issued for each
unit of competency.
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SECTION 4
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
ARRANGEMENTS
4.1.
To attain the National Qualification of Animal Production NC II, the
candidate must demonstrate competence in all the units listed in
Section 1. Successful candidates shall be awarded a National
Certificate signed by the TESDA Director General.
4.2.
The qualification of Animal Production NC II may be attained through:
4..2.1.
Accumulation of Certificates of Competency (COCs) in the
following areas:
4.2.1.1.
4.2.1.2.
4.2.1.3.
4.2.1.4.
Raise Poultry
Raise Small Ruminants
Raise Swine
Raise Large Ruminants
Successful candidates shall be awarded Certificates of
Competency (COCs) bearing the signature of the Regional
Director and Chair of the recognized local industry body.
4.2.2. Demonstration of competence through project-type assessment
covering all required units of the qualification.
4.3.
Assessment shall focus on the core units of competency. The basic
and common units shall be integrated or assessed concurrently with
the core units.
4.4.
The following are qualified to apply for assessment and certification:
4.4.1 Graduates of formal, non-formal and informal including
enterprise-based training programs
4.4.2 Experienced Workers (wage employed or self-employed)
4.5.
The guidelines on assessment and certification are discussed in detail
in the Procedures Manual on Assessment and Certification and
Guidelines on the Implementation of the Philippine TVET Qualification
and Certification System (PTQCS).
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Supermarket of Competencies
AGRI-FISHERY Sector
CORE COMPETENCIES
Produce
Vegetables
Service and
Repair
Business
Machines
Perform
Landscaping
Activities
Produce Fruit
Bearing Crops
Operate
Seedling
Nursery
Perform Post
Operate and
Harvest
Maintain
Operations of
Mechanical Grain
Major Lowland and
Dryer
Semi Temperate
Vegetables Crops
Perform On Farm
Perform Post
Grain Post Harvest
Harvest
Operations of
Major Tropical
Control Pest of
Fruits
Stored Grains and
Products
Grade and Classify
Grain
Produce Cut
Flowers
Raise Poultry
Produce Biogas
Byproducts
Raise swine
BASIC
COMPETENCIES
COMMON
COMPETENCIES
Produce Grain
Crops
Apply Safely
Measures in
farm
operations
Manage Farm
Use Farm Tools
and Equipment
Operate and
Maintain Rice Mill
Equipment
Analyze Foods and
Agricultural
products
Assist in
Aquaculture
Operations
Assist in
Horticulture
Operations
Test & Analyze
Physico-Chemical
Properties of
Foods, Agri
Products, Water &
Wastewater
Test & Analyze
Microbiological
Properties of
Foods, Agri
Products, Water &
Wastewater
Service, Repair &
Maintain Crop
Production
Raise large
Ruminants
Assess Farm
Resources
Work with
others
Demonstrate work
values
Lead workplace
communication
Lead small
teams
Develop and
practice negotiation
skills
Solve problems
related to work
activities
Plan and organize
work
Promote
environmental
protection
Profile the Market
Operate Tilapia
Hatchery
Develop
Marketing Plan
Operate Fish
Nursery
Service Tractor’s
Engine
Service, Repair &
Maintain Small
Diesel Engines
Perform Fish or
Shrimp Grow Out
Operations
Service Tractor’s
Electrical System
Service Tractor’s
Steering System
Construct
Aquaculture
Facilities
Produce Fuel
Byproducts
Operate catfish
Hatchery
Grow Seaweed
Participate in
workplace
communication
Use mathematical
method
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Tractor’s
Clutch &
Transmission
System
Service Tractor’s
Hydraulic System
Develop Marketing
Communication
Plan
Promote Products
& Services
Market Agri
Products
Produce Compost
Produce
Handpaper
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Receive and
respond to
workplace
communication
Apply problem
solving techniques
to workplace
Service, Repair &
Maintain Crop Post
Harvest Equipment
Service, Repair &
Maintain Small
Gasoline Engines
Perform
Estimation and
Basic Calculation
Service Tractor’s
Rear Axle, Front
Axle & Brake
System
Raise Small
Ruminants
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Work in team
environment
Use relevant
technologies
Practice career
professionalism
Utilize specialized
communication
skills
Practice occupational
health and safety
procedures
Develop team and
individual
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Artificial Insemination – introduction of sperm cells into the female’s reproductive tract
(cervix) artificially using a plastic or rubber catheter
Barrow – a male swine, castrated (testicles removed) before it reaches sexual maturity
Boar – uncastrated male swine usually kept for breeding
Broiler – any commercial meat type chicken usually raised up to six weeks of age
Brooder – an area used for raising young fowl that provides sufficient light and
protection
Brooding – a management practice where chicks are given extra heat and proper care
and management
Cage Housing – a type or system of poultry housing where layers could be kept alone,
by two or in big groups in cage
Calf – a newly born male or female cattle or buffalo
Calving – the act or process of delivering young cattle or buffalo
Colostrum – first milk from a female animal after giving birth
Cow – a mature female cattle
Crossbreed – a group of animals produced by mating two or more different breeds or
strains of animals
Culling – is the removal of undesirable or inferior animals in the herd based on
important economic traits and overall performance
Drake – male duck
Estrus – period of time when the female will accept male. Also known as heat period
Farrowing – the act of giving birth in pigs or swine
Gestation Period – refers to the period of carrying the young in the womb
Gilt – a young female hog that has not given birth yet
Heifer – a young female cattle or buffalo
Immunization – prevention of diseases by providing appropriate vaccines to animals
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Inbreeding – mating of closely related animals in a herd
Incubation – refers to the development of the birds from the fertilized eggs to fully
formed chicks
Livestock – domestic animals kept for use on a farm and raised for sale and profit
Litter – the offsprings at one birth of a multiparous or animal like swine
Litter Size – refers to the aggregate number of piglets per farrowing
Mallard duck (itik) – breed of duck used for egg production
Muscovy duck (bibi) – breed of duck used for meat production
Nutrients – food elements or substance found in the feeds such as protein,
carbohydrates, fats and others
Dry sow – a sow whose litter has been weaned but which has not yet been bred or is
not pregnant
Pewee egg – the first egg of a pullet or the smallest sized egg
Poultry – a collective term for birds used either for breeding, egg production, meat
production and recreation
Pullet – a young bird ready to lay egg
Purebreeding – is the mating of the unrelated individuals in the same breed
Ration – the total amount of feeds taken in by an animal during a 24 hour period
Rooster – a matured male poultry used for breeding
Ruminants – refers to animals with complex digestive system e.g. cattle, carabao,
goats and sheep
Selection – refers to the process of choosing males and females with desirable
characteristics either for breeding or replacement stocks
Simple stomach/non-ruminant animals – animals that possess simple digestive
system e.g. poultry, horse and pigs
Sow – a mature female hog that had given birth
Stag – a male swine castrated after sexual maturity
Steer – a young male calf one year to 18 months old
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Swine – a collective term for hogs
Vaccination – a preventive measure to inoculate an animal with a mildly toxic
preparation of bacteria or a virus of specific disease to prevent or to lessen the
effects of the disease
Waterer – equipment used in providing water to animals
Weanling – refers to a young animal of either sex which has been separated from the
mother at the end of the lactation period
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wishes to
extend gratitude and appreciation to the many representatives of business, industry,
academe and government agencies and labor groups who donated their time and
expertise to the development and validation of these Training Regulations.

THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY PANEL (TAP)
DR. MARIO S. SUBA (Chair)
Presidential Assistant for Internal
Development / Professor
Central Luzon State University (CLSU)
City Science of Muños, Nueva Ecija
DIR. PETE OCAMPO
Livestock Development Council
Department of Agriculture
MS. JOSEFINA A. CONTRERAS
Officer-In-Charge
DR. EDUARDO M. MARIANO (DVM)
Farm Manager/ Consultant
ARSEN Farm Inc.
Majayjay, Laguna
Bureau of Animal Industry
Valenzuela Metro Manila
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THE TECHNICAL EXPERT PANEL (TEP)
MR. ERNESTO DOBLON
MR. ELMER PERMITES
Trainer
Quezon National Agricultural School
Malicboy, Pagbilao Quezon
Royal Chicks Farm
Mandaluyong City
DR. ANGEL GUNO
Senior Agriculturist
Bureau of Animal Industry
Valenzuela Metro Manila
MS. EMILIA A. LOPEZ
Senior Agriculturist
Bureau of Animal Industry
Valenzuela Metro Manila
The Participants in the National Validation of this Training Regulation:

Region 1
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Region 8

Region 2

Region 11

Region 3

Region 12

Region 5

Cordillera Autonomy Region
The Management and Staff of the TESDA Secretariat
 SSCO
 NITVET
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