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BASIC COMPETENCIES
COMMON COMPETENCIES
CORE COMPETENCIES
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COURSE DESIGN
COURSE TITLE
NOMINAL DURATION
616 hours
QUALIFICATION
NC I
COURSE DESCRIPTION :
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable skills and attitudes of
Agricultural Crops Production NC l in accordance with industry standards. It covers basic,
common and core competencies in the production of crops such as rice, vegetables, fruits
and nuts as well as many others.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS :
Trainees or students wishing to enroll in this course should possess the following
requirements.
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COURSE STRUCTURE:
BASIC COMPETENCIES
(124 hours)
Unit of
Competency
Module Title
Learning Outcomes
1. Receive and
respond to
workplace
communication
1.1.1
2. Work with
others
2.1.1
1.1.2
2.1.2
3. Demonstrate
work values
3.1 Demonstrating
work values
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
4. Practice
housekeeping
procedures
4.1 Practicing
housekeeping
procedures
4.1.1
4.1.2
Nominal
Duration
54 hours
54 hours
10 hours
6 hours
COMMON COMPETENCIES
(222 hours)
Unit of
Competency
Module Title
1. Apply safety
measures in
farm operations
Learning Outcomes
1.1.1
1.1.2
3. Perform
3.1 Performing
estimation and
estimation and
basic calculation
basic
calculation
4. Apply basic first 4.1 Applying basic
aid
first aid
3.1.1
3.1.2
Perform estimation
Perform basic workplace
calculations
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
Nominal
Duration
54 hours
72 hours
72 hours
24 hours
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CORE COMPETENCIES
(270 hours)
Unit of
Competency
1. Support
horticultural
crop work
Module Title
1.1 Supporting
horticultural
crop work
Learning Outcomes
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
2. Support nursery
work
2.1 Supporting
nursery work
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
3. Support
agronomic crop
work
3.1 Supporting
agronomic crop
work
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
4. Support
irrigation work
4.1 Supporting
irrigation work
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
Nominal
Duration
72 hours
54 hours
72 hours
72 hours
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RESOURCES:
TOOLS
EQUIPMENT
Booth/temporary shed
Cart (Kariton & paragus)
Comb-tooth harrow
Computer
Crates
Drying oven
Farm/ field
Greenhouse/nursery
Harvesting equipment
Irrigation system
(sprinkler, mist/drip
irrigation)
Mower (grass cutter)
Over head projector
(OHP)
Portable chain saw
Post-Harvest treatment
equipment
MATERIALS
Agri bags, plastic
Bamboo stick
Basket
Bond paper
Catching nets
Clips
Coconut dust
Compost
Fertilizers
First aid
supplies/medicine
Bolos
Broomstick
Calculator
Container
Cutting tools
Digging tools
Drying meter
Dulos
Fruit crate
Harvesting tools
Hat
Knapsack sprayer
Knife
Light hoe
Moisture meter
Petri-dish
Rotavator
pH meter
Pick mattock
Picking knife
Plow
Service vehicle
Sorting equipment
Spike tooth harrow
Storage room
Marking pens
Masks
Mulching material
Hair nets
Plumbing tools
Tractor/Carabao
Typewriter
Post-Harvest treatment
tools
Protective coat
Protective gadgets
Pruning shears
Rake
Scissors
Packaging materials,
assorted
Pail
Paper/bond
Pencil
Pens
Pesticides/Insecticides
Pieces of cloth
Seed bed
Seedling tray
Plastic bag
Plumbing supplies
Shovel
Pots
Power sprayer
TRAINING MATERIALS
Brochures
Instructional supplies &
materials
Visual aids
Reference materials/
Books (Kinds of Tropical
Crops/Fruits)
Reference manuals (first
aid kit with reference
manual)
Flower inducer
Fungicides
Gloves
Growing media (garden
soil, sewed sand,
compost, soil, manure
and sawdust/rice husk
Killing bottles
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Sprinklers
Step ladder
Storage tools/cabinet
Procedural manuals
Soil samples analysis
Transplanting tools
Trowel
Propagating media
(garden soil, sawdust,
sand, compost, coconut
coir)
Rice hull
Rope, (small, med.
Large)
Rubber band
Rubber boots
Rubber knots
Sacks
Sample of matured
vegetable crops
Seed box
Seedlings, assorted
Seeds
Soil auger
String
Tetrazolium chemical
Transplanting supplies
Detergent, liquid and
powder soap
Brush
COURSE DELIVERY:
Modular
Individualized and Self-paced
Demonstration
Lecture
Discussion
Peer teaching/mentoring
TRAINERS QUALIFICATIONS:
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MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
BASIC COMPETENCIES
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
CODE
500311101
MODULE TITLE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :
NOMINAL DURATION
54 hours
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Parts of a speech
Parts of a sentence
Kinds of sentence
Following instructions
Organizational policies and guidelines
Work practices in handling communications
Communication processes
Receiving and clarifying communications messages and information
CONDITION:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Service manual
Organizational manuals
METHODOLOGY:
Buzz session
Group discussion
Role playing
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Written examination
Interview
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Learning elements
Service manual
Organizational manuals
METHODOLOGY:
Buzz session
Group discussion
Role playing
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Written examination
Interview
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
CODE
500311102
MODULE TITLE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :
NOMINAL DURATION
54 hours
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CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Work group
o
Supervisor
o
Peer/ work colleagues
o
Other members of the organization
METHODOLOGIES:
Simulation/ role playing
Case studies
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examinations
Practical/performance test
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Explaining/clarifying
Helping colleagues
Providing encouragement
Undertaking extra task if necessary
Organizational goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
Legal and organizational policies/guidelines and requirements
Define resources parameters
Quality and continues improvement on processes and standards
Clarifying the organizations preferred task completion methods
Open communication
Encouraging colleagues
Acknowledging satisfactory/unsatisfactory performance
Workplace hazards, risks and control
Principles of solidarity and subsidiary
CONDITIONS:
o
o
o
METHODOLOGIES:
Direct observation
Simulation/role playing
Case studies
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Practical/performance test
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
CODE
500311103
MODULE TITLE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :
NOMINAL DURATION
10 hours
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CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Writing materials (pens & paper)
References (books)
Modules
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Written examination
Role play
Self-paced (modular) instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/questioning
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CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Writing materials (pens & paper)
References (books)
Modules
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Role play
Self-paced (modular) instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/questioning
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METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Written examination
Role play
Self-paced (modular) instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/questioning
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
CODE
500311104
MODULE TITLE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :
NOMINAL DURATION
6 hours
LEARNING OUTCOMES :
Upon completion of this module the students/trainees will be able to:
LO1. Maintain work areas, tools and equipment
LO2. Follow standard work processes and procedures
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Principles of 5S
Safety signs and symbols
Environmental requirements relative to work safety
Accident/Hazard reporting procedures
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Role play
Self-paced (modular) instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/questioning
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CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
METHODOLOGIES:
Lecture
Group discussion
Self-paced (modular) instruction
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written
examination
Demonstration
Observation
Interviews/questioning
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MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
COMMON COMPETENCIES
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
CODE
AGR321201
MODULE TITLE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :
NOMINAL DURATION
54 hours
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Learning elements
Service manual
Organizational manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
Buzz session
Group discussion
Role playing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
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CONDITIONS:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Service manual
Organizational manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
Buzz session
Group discussion
Role playing
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
CODE
AGR321202
MODULE TITLE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :
NOMINAL DURATION
72 hours
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demonstration
Lecture/discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Oral/written examination
Practical demonstration
Direct observation
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CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Engine
Pump
Generator
Sprayer
Sickle
Cutter
Weighing scale
Hand tools
Measuring tools
Garden tools
Tires
Break fluid
Fuel, oil, water and lubricants
Battery
Manual in using farm tools and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Field demonstration
Lecture/discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Direct observation
Practical demonstration
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Preventive maintenance
Types of farm tools and equipment
Safety measures and practices
Upkeep of equipment
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Engine
Pump
Generator
Sprayer
Sickle
Cutter
Weighing scale
Hand tools
Measuring tools
Garden tools
Tires
Break fluid
Fuel, oil, water and lubricants
Battery
Manual in using farm tools and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Field demonstration
Lecture/discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Direct observation
Practical demonstration
Third party report
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
CODE
AGR321203
MODULE TITLE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :
NOMINAL DURATION
72 hours
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CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Pen/pencil
Calculator
Paper
Reference materials
Sample problems/worksheets
Conversion table
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced/modular
Lecture/discussion
Interaction
Practical exercise
Computation
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Oral/written examination
Practical exercise
Practical demonstration
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
CODE
AGR321204
MODULE TITLE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :
NOMINAL DURATION
24 hours
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CONTENTS:
Identification of hazards
Safe manual handling of casualty
Occupational health and safety requirements
Assessment of vital signs
Tools and units of measurement of vital signs
Identification of basic first aid instruments
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced learning
Lecture
Dual training
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Direct observation
Practical application/demonstration
Oral/written examination
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CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Defibrillation units
Pressure bandages
Thermometers
First aid kit
Eyewash
Thermal blankets
Pocket face masks
Rubber gloves
Dressing
Spacer device
Cervical collars
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced learning
Lecture
Dual training
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Direct observation
Practical application/demonstration
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Oral/written examination
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Mobile phone
Satellite phones
HF/VHF radio
Flags
Flares
Two-way radio
Email
Electronic equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Self-paced learning
Lecture
Dual training
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Direct observation
Practical application/demonstration
Oral/written examination
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MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
CORE COMPETENCIES
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I
UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
CODE
AGR611306
MODULE TITLE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :
NOMINAL DURATION
72 hours
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CONTENTS:
Types and selection of materials, tools, and equipment
Routine check-up of tools and equipment
Manual handling procedures and techniques
Personal protective equipment and occupational health and safety
requirements
Common OHS hazards, risks and its control
CONDITIONS:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
METHODOLOGIES:
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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CONTENTS:
Common horticultural production work
Safe work practices
Proper use of horticultural tools and equipment
Procedures for land preparation, sowing/planting, crop maintenance,
fertilization, loading and unloading, harvesting/picking, sorting and packing
Planting, picking, packing, loading and transporting techniques
Environmental aspects of horticultural production work
Interpersonal relationships and communication (oral and written)
CONDITION:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Instruction/service manual
Tools and equipment (shovel, digging tools, knives, cutters, etc.)
Personal protective clothing and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Individual self-paced learning
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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CONTENTS:
Proper use/handling of materials and equipment
Storage practices and principles for materials and equipment
Waste materials management
Occupational health and safety procedures/Routine maintenance of
workplace
CONDITION:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Instruction/service manual
Materials, tools and equipment (shovel, digging tools, knives, cutters, etc.)
Personal protective clothing and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Individual self-paced learning
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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CONTENTS:
CONDITION:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Instruction/service manual
Materials, tools and equipment (shovel, digging tools, knives, cutters, etc.)
Personal protective clothing and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Individual self-paced learning
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
CODE
AGR611307
MODULE TITLE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :
NOMINAL DURATION
54 hours
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CONTENTS:
Types and selection of materials, tools, and equipment appropriate to nursery
work
Routine check-up of tools and equipment
Manual handling procedures and techniques
Personal protective equipment and occupational health and safety
requirements
Common OHS hazards and its control
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Materials, tools and equipment (containers, trays, plastic, soil amendments,
fertilizer, peat moss, pots, potting machine, sprayers, etc.)
Personal protective equipment
Service manual
Organizational manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Instruction/service manual
Materials, tools and equipment (containers, trays, plastic, soil amendments,
fertilizer, peat moss, pots, potting machine, sprayers, etc.)
Personal protective clothing and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Individual self-paced learning
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Instruction/service manual
Tools and equipment
Personal protective clothing and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Individual self-paced learning
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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CONTENTS:
OHS Requirements
Procedures for storage of plants and materials
Routine cleaning, maintenance and storage of tools and equipment
Report preparation of work outcomes
CONDITIONS:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Instruction/service manual
Tools and equipment (containers, trays, pots, potting machine, sprayers, etc.)
Personal protective clothing and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Individual self-paced learning
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
CODE
AGR611308
MODULE TITLE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :
NOMINAL DURATION
72 hours
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CONTENTS:
Types and selection of materials, tools, and equipment appropriate to
agronomic production
Routine check-up of tools and equipment
Manual handling procedures and techniques
Personal protective equipment and occupational health and safety
requirements
Common OHS hazards and its control
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Tools and equipment (tractor, harrow, shovel, sprayer, harvesting equipment,
irrigation equipment, etc.)
Personal protective equipment
Service manual
Organizational manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Demonstration of practical skills
Direct observation
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CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Instruction/Service manual
Tools and equipment (tractor, harrow, shovel, sprayer, harvesting equipment,
irrigation equipment, etc.)
Personal protective clothing and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Individual self-paced learning
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Instruction/service manual
Materials, tools and equipment (tractor, harrow, shovel, sprayer, harvesting
equipment, irrigation equipment, etc.)
Personal protective clothing and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Individual self-paced learning
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Instruction/service manual
Materials, tools and equipment (tractor, harrow, shovel, sprayer, harvesting
equipment, irrigation equipment, etc.)
Personal protective clothing and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Individual self-paced learning
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
CODE
AGR611309
MODULE TITLE
MODULE DESCRIPTOR :
NOMINAL DURATION
72 hours
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CONTENTS:
Types and selection of materials, tools, and equipment
Routine check-up of tools and equipment
Different irrigation systems and components
Personal protective equipment and occupational health and safety
requirements
OHS hazards/ general OH & S principles and legislation
Accident/hazard reporting procedures
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Materials, tools and equipment (pumps, sprinklers, pipe, drip line, valves,
filters, sprays, water reels, etc.)
Personal protective equipment
Service manual
Organizational manuals
METHODOLOGIES:
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Demonstration of practical skills
Direct observation
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CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Instruction/service manual
Materials, tools and equipment (pumps, sprinklers, pipe, drip line, valves,
filters, sprays, water reels, etc.)
Personal protective clothing and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Individual self-paced learning
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Demonstration of practical skills
Direct observation
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CONDITIONS:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Instruction/service manual
Materials, tools and equipment (pumps, sprinklers, pipe, drip line, valves,
filters, sprays, water reels, etc.)
Personal protective clothing and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Individual self-paced learning
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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CONTENTS:
CONDITIONS:
Trainees/students must be provided with the following:
Learning elements
Instruction/service manual
Materials, tools and equipment (pumps, sprinklers, pipe, drip line, valves,
filters, sprays, water reels, etc.)
Personal protective clothing and equipment
METHODOLOGIES:
Demonstration
Individual self-paced learning
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Written examination
Interview
Practical application (demo)
Direct observation
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