COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING

MATERIAL

Sector: AGRI-FISHERY SECTOR

Qualifications Title: AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II

Unit of Competency: PLANT CROPS

Module Title: Transplant seedlings

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

Quirino State University
Maddela Campus
 HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED MATERIAL

Welcome to the Module in Planting Crops.. This module

contains training materials and activities for you to complete.

The unit of competency “Plant Crops contain knowledge,

skills and attitudes required for Agricultural Crop Production. It
is one of the specialized modules at National Certificate level
(NCII).

You are required to go through a series of learning activities

in order to complete each learning outcome of the module. In
each learning outcome are Information Sheets and Resources
Sheets (Reference Materials for further reading to help you better
understand the required activities.) Follow these activities on
your own and answer the self-check at the end of each leaning
outcome. You may remove a blank answer sheet at the end of
each module (or get one from your facilitator/trainer) to write
your answers for each self-check. If you have questions, don’t
hesitate to ask your facilitator for assistance.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may already have some or most of the knowledge and skills
covered in this learner’s guide because you have:
• been working for some time
• Already completed training in this area.

If you can demonstrate to your trainer that you are

competent in a particular skill or skills, talk to him/her about
having them formally recognized so you don’t have to do the
same training again. If you have a qualification or Certificate of
Competency from previous training, show it to your trainer. If the
skills you acquired are still current and relevant to the unit/s of
competency they may become part of the evidence you can
present for RPL. If you are not sure about the currency of your
skills, discuss this with your trainer.

At the end of this module is a Learner’s Diary. Use this diary

to record important dates, jobs undertaken and other workplace
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events that will assist you in providing further details to your
trainer or assessor. A Record of Achievement is also provided for
your trainer to complete once you complete the module.

This module was prepared to help you achieve the required

competency in Plant Crops. This will be the source of
information for you to acquire knowledge and skills into his
particular trade independently and at your own pace, with
minimum supervision or help from your instructor.

• Talk to your trainer and agree on how you will both

organize the Training of this unit. Read through the
module carefully. It is divided into sections, which cover
all the skills, and knowledge you need to successfully
complete this module.
•Work through all the information and complete the
activities in each section. Read information sheets and
complete the self-check. Suggested references are
included to supplement the materials provided in this
module.
• Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or
manager. He/ She is there to support you and show you
the correct way to do things.
• Your trainer will tell you about the important things you
need to consider when you are completing activities and it
is important that you listen and take notes.
•You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions
and practice on the job.
• Make sure you practice your new skills during regular
work shifts. This way you will improve both your speed
and memory and also your confidence.
•Talk to more experienced workmates and ask for their
guidance.
•Use the self-check questions at the end of each section to
test your own progress.

When you are ready, ask your trainer to watch you perform
the activities outlined in this module. As you work through the
activities, ask for written feedback on your progress. Your trainer
keeps feedback/pre-assessment reports for this reason. When

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you have successfully completed each element, ask your trainer
to mark on the reports that you are ready for assessment.

When you have completed this module (or several modules),

and feel confident that you have had sufficient practice, your
trainer will arrange an appointment with registered assessor to
assess you. The results of your assessment will be recorded in
your Competency Achievement Record.

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 PLANT CROPS
COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

List of Competencies

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

1. Perform nursery Performing nursery AFF 610301

operations operations

2. Plant Crops Planting Crops AFF 610302

3. Care and Maintain Caring and Maintaining AFF 610303

Crops Crops

Carry-out harvest and Carrying-out harvest AFF 610304

4. postharvest and postharvest
operations. operations.

MODULE CONTENT
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Unit of Competency : Plant Crops
Module Title : Planting Crops

Module Descriptor:
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
conduct activities related to land preparation and planting of agricultural
crops. This unit also includes proper handling of seeds/seedlings/saplings
for planting and transplanting, proper use of tools and equipment, conduct
land preparation and field lay-out.
Nominal Duration: 65 hours
Learning Outcomes:
1. Prepare land for planting
2. Conduct field lay-out
3. Dig holes
4. Perform direct seeding
5. Transplant seedlings

Assessment Criteria:
1. Handling of seedlings from nursery is performed based on prescribed
practices.
2. Transplanting of seedlings is done based on crop practices.
3. Re-bagging is done for a particular crop requirement.
4. Replanting is timely done based on planting protocol.
5. Safety procedures are followed according to Occupational Safety and
Health Standard
6. ds (OSHS) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

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 Summary of Learning Outcomes

LEARNING OUTCOME NO.5 TRANPLANT SEEDLINGS

Assessment Criteria
1. Handling of seedlings from nursery is performed based on prescribed
practices.
2. Transplanting of seedlings is done based on crop practices.
3. Re-bagging is done for a particular crop requirement.
4. Replanting is timely done based on planting protocol.
5. Safety procedures are followed according to Occupational Safety and
Health Standards (OSHS) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

Contents
1. Prepare land for planting
2. Conduct field lay-out
3. Dig holes
4. Perform direct seeding
5. Transplant seedlings

Condition
1. Work Place Location
2. Transplanting Tools
Shovel, Trowel, Sprinklers
3. Materials
Detergent, liquid and powder soap

Assessment Method

• Interview
• Observation/ Demonstration
• Written Examination

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 Learning Experiences

Learning Outcome 2
PLANT CROPS
Learning Activities Special Instructions
1. Read information sheet 2.2-1.
Prepare land for planting Trainees are required to
Answer self-check number 2.2-1 accomplish the learning activities
of the following competencies of
Perform Task sheet 2.2-1 Transplant Seedlings
2. Read information sheet 2.2-2. (Agricultural Crop Production)
Conduct field lay-out NCII.

Answer self-check number 2.2-2

The trainees should follow all
Perform Task sheet 2.2-2
specific learning activities in
order to evaluate the knowledge
3. Read information sheet 2.2-3. Dig
base on the qualification.
holes
Answer self-check number 2.2-3
Trainees must be address all
Perform Task sheet 2.2-3 learning activities to as well as
the knowledge and skills of the
4. Read information sheet 2.2-4. trainees.
Perform direct seeding

Answer self-check number 2.2-4

Perform Task sheet 2.2-4

5. Read information sheet 2.2-5.

Transplant seedlings
Answer self-check number 2.2-5
Perform Task sheet 2.2-5