Resources:

(List of recommended tools,and equipment and materials for the training of (25)
trainees for (Animal Production (Swine) NC ll)

Qty. Tools Qty. Equipment Qty. Materials

100 Catheters 4 Microscope 50 Semen bottles

pcs Bottles

1 set First aid kit 12 Personal Protective 1pc Female

sets Paraphernalia(scrub suits, reproductive
powder-free vinyl gloves, organ specimen
rubber boots)

12 Training bag 12 Laboratory gown 2 sets Pail and dipper

pcs

1 Shovel 1 Vehicle 10 m Hose

1 sandbag 1 Camera 6 bottles Isopropyl alcohol

(70%)

1 Power sprayer 6 pcs. Germicidal Soap

1 Refrigerator (16 to 17 5 boxes Glass slides

degree C)

1 Fire extinguisher 5 boxes Cover slips

1 Set Audio visuals with 2 Trash can

screen

1 White board 50 pcs. Disposal waste

bags

12 sets Chairs and tablets 2 pcs. Broomstick

2 Units Computer 2 pcs. Brooms

1 Printer 6 pcs. Brush

1 Photocopier 6 Board marker

1 unit Dryer-Sterilizer 2 rolls Masking tapes

1 Semen transport box 12 pcs. Pencil/Ballpen

5 reams Bond paper

2 spray Pheromones
bottles

2 bottles Semen (for the

snout for heat
 detection)

100 Semen (for AI)

bottles

4 pcs. Pre-warm
collecting cup

1 box Semen filter

1 box Rubber band

30 L. Distilled water

1 box Plastic gloves

12 pcs. Nutrient agar

plates

2 bottles Lubricant

4 Laboratory
thermometer

ice

Damp cloth/used
newspaper

6 rolls Tissue paper

Models/actual objects ` Learning

Materials

2 Practice animals (boar) 12 pcs. Training manuals

5 Practice animals 1 Animan charts

(Sow/gilt)

1 Dummy show 1 Animal breeds

1 Video materials

12 pcs. Forms(animal
information
sheets, sow card,
boar card

TRAINING FACILITIES
 ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE) NC II

Based on a class of 25 students/trainees

SPACE SIZE IN METERS AREA IN SQ. TOTAL AREA IN

REQUIREMENT METERS SQ. METERS

● Student/Trainee 2.00 x 2.00 per 4.00 per student 100.00

Working Space student/trainee

● Lecture Room 7.00 x 5.00 35.00 35.00

● Learning resource 3.00 x 5.00 15.00 15.00

center

● Facilities/Equip- - - -
ment/Circulation

● Farm Machinery 10 x 20 200 200

Shed

● Field Area - 10,000 10,000*

TOTAL AREA 10,350

TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE SECTOR

Trainers who will deliver the training on ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE) NC II

Should have the following :
● Must be a holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate I (TM I and NC)
● Preferably computer literate
● Must be physically and mentally fit

Reference: TESDA Board Resolution No. 2004 03

Modules
of
Instruction
 BASIC COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

UNIT CODE : 50031105

UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
to gather, interpret and convey information in response to
Workplace requirements

Nominal Duration: 5 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information
LO2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
LO3. Complete relevant work related documents

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Obtain and convey workplace information

Assessment Contents Conditions methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods

1.1 Specific and • Effective • Learning •Group •Demonstratio

relevant information Communicati Guide Discussion •Observation
to be accessed from on • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
appropriate elements
Questioning
sources •Hand Outs
•TVL Table

1.2 Effective •Different • Learning •Group •Demonstratio

questioning, active modes of Guide Discussion •Observation
listening and communicati • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
speaking skills are on
elements Questioning
used to gather and
convey information •Hand Outs
•TVL Table

1.3 Appropriate •Written • Learning •Group •Demonstratio

medium is used to communicati Guide Discussion •Observation
transfer information on • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
and ideas
elements Questioning
•Hand Outs
•TVL Table
 1.4 Appropriate •Organization • Learning •Group •Demonstratio
non-verbal Policies Guide Discussion •Observation
communication is • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
used
elements Questioning
•Hand Outs
•TVL Table

1.5 appropriate •Communicat • Learning •Group •Demonstratio

lines of ion Guide Discussion •Observation
communication with Procedures • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
supervisors and and systems
elements Questioning
colleagues are
identified and •Hand Outs
followed •TVL Table

1.6 Defined •Technology • Learning •Group •Demonstratio

workplace relevant to Guide Discussion •Observation
procedures for the • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
elements Questioning
•Hand Outs
•TVL Table

LO2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions

Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Methods

2.1 Team meetings • Effective • Learning •Group •Demonstration

are attended on time Communication Guide Discussion •Observation
• Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
elements Questioning
•Hand Outs
•TVL Table

2.2 Own opinions are •Different modes • Learning •Group •Demonstration

clearly expressed and of Guide Discussion •Observation
those of others are communication • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
listened to without elements Questioning
interruption •Hand Outs
•TVL Table

2.3 Meeting inputs are • Written • Learning •Group •Demonstration

consistent with the communication Guide Discussion •Observation
meeting purpose and • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
established protocols elements Questioning
•Hand Outs
•TVL Table
2.4 Workplace •Organizational • Learning •Group •Demonstration
interactions are Policies Guide Discussion •Observation
conducted in a • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
courteous manner elements Questioning
•Hand Outs
•TVL Table

2.5 Questions about •Communication • Learning •Group •Demonstration

simple routine Procedures and Guide Discussion •Observation
workplace procedures systems • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
and matters elements Questioning
concerning working •Hand Outs
conditions of
•TVL Table
employment are asked
and responded to

2.6 Meetings •Technology • Fax machine •Group •Demonstration

outcomes are relevant to the •Telephone Discussion •Observation
interpreted and enterprise and •Writing •Interaction •Interviews/
implemented individual work materials (pen Questioning
responsibilities and paper)
•Internet

LO3. Complete relevant work related documents

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods
3.1 Range of forms• Effective • Fax machine •Group •Demonstration
relating to Communication •Telephone Discussion •Observation
conditions of •Writing materials •Interaction •Interviews/
employment are (pen and paper) Questioning
completed
•Internet
accurately and
legibly

3.2 Workplace •Different modes • Fax machine •Group •Demonstration

data a recorded on of communication •Telephone Discussion •Observation
standard •Writing materials •Interaction •Interviews/
workplace forms (pen and paper) Questioning
and documents
•Internet

3.3 Basic • Written • Fax machine •Group •Demonstration

mathematical communication •Telephone Discussion •Observation
processes are •Writing materials •Interaction •Interviews/
used for routine (pen and paper) Questioning
calculations
•Internet
3.4 Errors in •Organizational • Fax machine •Group •Demonstration
recording Policies •Telephone Discussion •Observation
information on •Writing materials •Interaction •Interviews/
forms/ documents (pen and paper) Questioning
are identified and
•Internet
properly acted
upon

3.5 Reporting •Communication • Fax machine •Group •Demonstration

requirements to Procedures and •Telephone Discussion •Observation
supervisor are systems •Writing materials •Interaction •Interviews/
completed (pen and paper) Questioning
according to
•Internet
organizational
guidelines
 UNIT OF COMPETENCY: WORK IN ENVIRONMENT

UNIT CODE : 50031106

UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to
identify role and responsibility as a member of a team

Nominal Duration: 5 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Describe team role and scope
LO2. Identify own role and responsibility within team
LO3. Work as a team member

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Describe team role and scope

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

1.1 The role and •Definition of terms • Learning •Group •Demonstration

objective of the team is •Team roles Guide Discussion •Observation
identified from available • Learning •Interaction
•Objectives and •Interviews/
sources of information elements
goals of team Questioning
•Difference •Hand Outs
between team and •TVL Table
group

1.2 Team parameters, •Discuss different • Learning •Group •Demonstration

reporting relationship source of Guide Discussion •Observation
and responsibilities are information • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
identifies from team •Team structure elements Questioning
discussions and
•Team roles •Hand Outs
appropriate external
sournes •Group planning •TVL Table
and decision
making
LO2. Identify own role and responsibility within team

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

2.1 Individual • Role and • Learning •Group •Demonstration

role and Objective of team Guide Discussion •Observation
responsibilities • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
within the team elements Questioning
environment are
•Hand Outs
identified
•TVL Table

2.2 Roles and • Perform exercise • Learning •Group •Demonstration

responsibility of in setting team Guide Discussion •Observation
other team goals and • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
members are expectation elements Questioning
identified and scenario •Hand Outs
recognized
•TVL Table

2.3 Reporting • Identify: • Learning •Group •Demonstration

relationships Individual role and Guide Discussion •Observation
within team and responsibility • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
external to team elements Questioning
and external to
•Hand Outs
team are
identified •TVL Table

LO3. Work as a team member

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

3.1 Effective and •Communication • Learning •Group •Demonstration

appropriate forms of process Guide Discussion •Observation
communications used and •OHS and • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
interactions undertaken environmental elements Questioning
with team members who standards •Hand Outs
contribute to known team
activities and objectives •TVL Table

3.2 Effective and •Team structure • Learning •Group •Demonstration

appropriate contributions Guide Discussion •Observation
made to complement team • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
activities and objectives, elements Questioning
based on individual skills •Hand Outs
and competencies and
•TVL Table
workplace context

3.3 Observed protocols in •OHS and • Learning •Group •Demonstration

reporting using standards environmental Guide Discussion •Observation
operating procedures standards • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
elements Questioning
•Hand Outs
•TVL Table

3.4 Contribute to •Team Roles • Learning •Group •Oral

development of team work •Group planning Guide Discussion evaluation
plans based on an and decision • Learning •Self-paced •Interviews/
understanding of team’s making elements learning Questioning
role and objectives and
•Hand Outs •Interaction
individual competencies of
the members •TVL Table
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM

UNIT CODE : 50031107

UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in
promoting career growth and advancement

Nominal Duration: 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals
LO2. Set and meet work priorities
LO3. Maintain professional growth and development

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

1.1 Personal growth •Work values and • Learning •Group •Demonstration

and work plans are ethics (Code of Guide Discussion •Observation
pursued towards Conduct, Code of • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
improving the Ethics, Etc.) elements Questioning
qualifications set for
•Hand Outs
the profession
•TVL Table

1.2 Intra- and •Understanding • Learning •Group •Demonstration

interpersonal personal Guide Discussion •Observation
relationships is are objectives • Learning •Interaction •Interviews/
maintained in the •Understanding elements Questioning
course of managing organizational •Hand Outs
oneself based on goals
performance •TVL Table
evaluation

1.3 Commitment to •Understanding • Learning •Lecture •Oral

the organization and organizational Guide •Self-paced evaluation
its goal is goals • Learning learning •Observation
demonstrated in the •Difference elements •Interaction
performance of between intra •Hand Outs
duties and interpersonal •TVL Table
relationship
•Performance
evaluation
LO2. Set and meet work priorities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

2.1 Competing • Read: • Learning •Group •Interview

demands are ◦Company Guide Discussion •Written
priorities to achieve policies, • Learning •Lecture examination
personal, team and operations, elements •Self-paced •Observation
organizational goals procedures and •Hand Outs learning
and objectives standards •TVL Table •Demonstration

2.2 Resources are • Read: • Learning •Group •Interview

utilized efficiently ◦Time Guide Discussion •Written
and effectively to management • Learning •Lecture examination
manage work elements
◦Basic strategic •Self-paced •Observation
priorities and
planning •Hand Outs learning
commitments
concepts •TVL Table •Demonstration
◦Resource
utilization and
management

2.3 Practices along •Apply managing • Learning •Group •Interview

economic use and goals and time Guide Discussion •Written
maintenance and •Basic strategic • Learning •Lecture examination
facilities are followed planning elements •Self-paced •Observation
as per established concepts •Hand Outs learning
procedures
•Resource •TVL Table •Demonstration
utilization and
management

LO3. Maintain professional growth and development

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

3.1 Trainings •Career • Learning Guide •Group •Interview

and career development • Learning Discussion •Written
opportunities opportunities elements •Lecture examination
are identified •Hand Outs •Self-paced •Observation
and availed of •TVL Table learning •Portfolio
based on job •Demonstration Assessment
requirements
3.2 •Company • Learning Guide •Group •Interview
Recognitions recognition and • Learning Discussion •Written
are incentives elements •Lecture examination
sought/received •Hand Outs •Self-paced •Observation
and •TVL Table learning
demonstrated •Demonstration
as proof of
career
advancement

3.3 Licenses •Information on • Learning Guide •Group •Interview

and/or relevant licenses • Learning Discussion •Written
certifications and/or elements •Lecture examination
relevant to job certifications •Hand Outs •Self-paced •Observation
and career are •Personal career •TVL Table learning
obtained and development •Demonstration
needs
renewed
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES

UNIT CODE: 500311108

UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit covers the outcomes required to comply with regulatory and
Organizational requirements for occupational health and safety.

Nominal Duration: 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify hazards and risks
LO2. Evaluate hazards and risks
LO3. Control hazards and risks
LO4. Maintain OHS awareness

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify hazards and risks

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

1.1 Safety regulations • OHS • Workplace or • Self-paced • Written

and workplace safety procedures, assessment • Lecture examination
and hazard control practices and location • Oral
• Portfolio
practices and regulations • OH&S Health evaluation
Assessment
procedures are records • Interview • Interview
clarified and explained
based on organization • Group • Situation
procedures discussion Analysis

1.2 Hazards/risks in • Read: • Workplace or • Self-paced • Written

the workplace and their ◦ OHS assessment • Lecture examination
corresponding indicators location • Oral
• Portfolio
indicators are identified • OH&S Health evaluation
◦ Organizational Assessment
to minimize or records
contingency • Interview • Interview
eliminate risk to co-
practices • PPE • Group • Situation
workers, work-palce
and environment in ◦Practices • Health discussion Analysis
accordance with hazard/risks records
organization Identification
procedures and control

1.3 Contingency •Organizational • Learning • Self-paced • Written

measures during contingency Guide • Lecture examination
workplace accidents, practices • Learning • Oral
• Portfolio
 fire and other elements Assessment evaluation
emergencies are •Hand Outs • Interview • Interview
recognized and
•TVL Table • Group • Situation
established in
discussion Analysis
accordance with
organization
procedures

LO2. Evaluate hazards and risks

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessmen

Criteria t
Methods

2.1 Terms of maximum • Read: • Workplace • Interactive • Written

tolerable limits which when ◦ Threshold Limit • Learning Learning examination
exceeded will result in value - TLV Element • Simulation • Oral
harm or damage are analysis evaluation
• Learning
identified based on
guide • Film viewing • Interview
threshold limit values
(TLV) • Books, • Powerpoint
Manuals & presentation
Handouts • Group dynamics

2.2 Effects of the hazards • Read: • Workplace • Interactive • Written

are determined ◦ Effects of safety • Learning Learning examination
of hazards Element • Simulation • Oral
• Learning analysis evaluation
guide • Film viewing • Interview
• Books, • Powerpoint
Manuals & presentation
Handouts • Group dynamics

2.3 OHS issues and/or • Practice reporting • Workplace • Interactive • Written

concerns and identified safety hazards • Learning Learning examination
safety hazards are • Demonstrate Element • Simulation • Oral
reported to designated evaluating hazards analysis evaluation
• Learning
personnel in accordance and risks using guide • Film viewing • Interview
with workplace communication
requirements and relevant • Books, • Powerpoint
equipment Manuals & presentation
workplace OHS legislation
Handouts • Group dynamics

LO3. Control hazards and risks

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods
 3.1 • Describe: • Workplace • Interactive • Written
Occupational ◦Organization • Learning Learning examination
Health and safety and Element • Simulation • Oral
Safety (OHS) health protocol analysis evaluation
• Learning guide
procedures for
• Books, • Film viewing • Interview
controlling
hazards/risks in Manuals & • Powerpoint • Simulation
workplace are Handouts presentation • Case to case
consistently • Group situation
followed dynamics

3.2 Procedures • Company • Workplace • Interactive • Written

for dealing with emergency • Learning Learning examination
workplace procedures Element • Simulation • Oral
accidents, fire practices analysis evaluation
• Learning guide
and
• Books, • Film viewing • Interview
emergencies
are followed in Manuals & • Powerpoint • Simulation
accordance with Handouts presentation • Case to case
organization • Group situation
OHS policies dynamics

3.3 Personal • Practices • Workplace • Interactive • Written

protective personal • Learning Learning examination
equipment hygiene Element • Simulation • Oral
(PPE) is analysis evaluation
• Learning guide
correctly used in
• Books, • Film viewing • Interview
accordance with
organization Manuals & • Powerpoint • Simulation
OHS Handouts presentation • Case to case
procedures and • Group situation
practices dynamics

3.4 Appropriate • Practice drills • Workplace • Interactive • Written

assistance is on responding • Learning Learning examination
provided in the to emergency Element • Simulation • Oral
event of a analysis evaluation
• Learning guide
workplace
• Books, • Film viewing • Interview
emergency in
accordance with Manuals & • Powerpoint • Simulation
established Handouts presentation • Case to case
organization • Group situation
protocols dynamics

LO4. Maintain OHS awareness

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

4.1 Emergency- • Identify • Workplace • Interactive learning • Written

related drills and emergency • Learning element • Symposium examination
trainings are -related • Oral
participated in as drills • PPE • Video Presentation evaluation/
per established information • OHS & personal • Powerpoint Questioning
organization records presentation • Portfolio
guidelines and
• Videos • Self-paced learning
procedures
• Health Records • Role play

4.2 OHS personal • Practice • Workplace • Interactive learning • Written

records are occupation • Learning element • Symposium examination
completed and al safety • Oral
• PPE • Video Presentation
updated in and health evaluation/
accordance with • OHS & personal • Powerpoint
standards Questioning
workplace records presentation
on • Portfolio
requirements personal • Videos • Self-paced learning
records in • Health Records • Role play
the
workplace

COMMON COMPETENCIES

UNIT TITLE : APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

UNIT CODE: AGR321201

UNIT DESCRIPTION: 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.

Nominal Duration: 20 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures
LO2. Apply appropriate safety measures
LO3. Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

1.1 Work tasks • Safety • Workplace • Self-paced • Oral/Written

are identified in practices • Learning Learning / Examination
lie with farm • Element Modular • Interviews
operations implementation • Lecture
• PPP Tools, • Direct
of regulatory supplies and • Interaction Observation
controls and materials • Practical • Practical
policies relative Demonstration Demonstration
to treatment of
• Visit/Tour
area and
application of
chemicals

1.2 Place for • Codes and • Workplace • Self-paced • Oral/Written

safety regulations • Learning Learning / Examination
measures are • Compliance of Element Modular • Interviews
determined in health program • Lecture
• PPP Tools, • Direct
line with farm of DOH and supplies and • Interaction Observation
operations DENR materials • Practical • Practical
• Hazard Demonstration Demonstration
identification • Visit/Tour
• Emergency
procedures

1.3 Time for • Tools & • Workplace • Self-paced • Oral/Written

safety Equipment: • Learning Learning / Examination
measures are Uses and Element Modular • Interviews
determined in Specification; • Lecture
• PPP Tools, • Direct
lined with farm masks, gloves, supplies and • Interaction Observation
operations boots, overall materials • Practical • Practical
 coats for health Demonstration Demonstration
protection • Visit/Tour

1.4 Appropriate • Tools & • Workplace • Self-paced • Oral/Written

tools, materials Equipment: • Learning Learning / Examination
and outfits are Uses and Element Modular • Interviews
prepared in line Specification; • Lecture
• PPP Tools, • Direct
with job masks, gloves, supplies and • Interaction Observation
requirements boots, overall materials • Practical • Practical
coats for health
Demonstration Demonstration
protection
• Visit/Tour

LO2. Apply appropriate safety measures

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

2.1 Tools and • ENGLISH/ • Workplace • Lecture/ •Written/ Oral

materials are COMMUNICATIO • Learning Demonstration Examination
used according N Element • Distance • Practical
to specifications • Procedures on education
• PPP Tools, Demonstration
and procedures sealants/adhesive supplies and
application materials
• Industry code of
practice

2.2 Outfits are • Occupational • Workplace • Lecture/ •Written/ Oral

worn according Health and Safety • Learning Demonstration Examination
to farm (OHS) Element • Distance • Practical
equipments requirements education
• PPP Tools, Demonstration
• Safe handling of supplies and
sealants/adhesive materials

2.3 • Effectively/shelf • Workplace • Lecture/ •Written/ Oral

Effectively/shelf life/ expiration of • Learning Demonstration Examination
life/expiration of materials Element • Distance • Practical
materials are education
• PPP Tools, Demonstration
strictly
supplies and
observed
materials

2.4 Emergency • Codes and • Workplace • Lecture/ •Written/ Oral

procedures are regulations • Learning Demonstration Examination
known and • Compliance of Element • Distance • Practical
followed to health program of education
• PPP Tools, Demonstration
ensure a safe DOH and DENR supplies and
work
materials
environment

2.5 Hazards in • Hazard • Workplace • Lecture/ •Written/ Oral

the workplace Identification • Learning Demonstration Examination
are identified • Emergency Element • Distance • Practical
and reported in procedures • PPP Tools, education Demonstration
line with farm supplies and
guidelines materials

LO3. Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

3.1 Used tools • PPE’s • Workplace • Lecture/ • Written/ oral

and outfit are • Proper use of • Learning Demonstration Practical
cleaned after tools and element Demonstration
use and stores equipment • PPP Tools, • Third party
in designated
• Safe keep/ supplies and report
areas
cleaned tools/ materials
materials and
outfit in
designated
facilities

3.2 Unused Codes and • Workplace • Lecture/ •Practical

materials are Regulations • Learning Demonstration Demonstration
properly labeled • Compliance to element • Third party
and stored health program of • PPP Tools, report
according to DOH and DENR supplies and
manufacturer’s • Hazard materials
recommendatio Identification
n and farm
• Emergency
requirements
procedures

3.2 Waste Codes and • Workplace • Lecture/ •Practical

materials are Regulations Learning Demonstration Demonstration
disposed element
• Compliance to • Third party
according to
health program of • PPP Tools, report
manufacturer’s,
DOH and DENR supplies and
government and
• Hazard materials
farm
requirements Identification
• Emergency
procedures
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: 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.

Nominal Duration: 20 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select and use farm tools
 LO2. Select and operate farm tools
LO3. Perform preventive maintenance

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select and use farm tools

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

1.1 Appropriate • Ideal good • Workplace • Lecture/ • Direct

farm tools are work habits to Learning Demonstration Observation
identified demonstrate to element • Practical
according to workers easy demonstration
• PPP Tools,
requirement/use and safety supplies and • Third party
standards materials report
during
operations of
farm equipment

1.2 Farm tools • Codes and • Operated farm • Lecture/ • Direct

are checked for Regulations equipments Demonstration Observation
faults and • Environmental • According to • Practical
defective tools Compliance manual demonstration
reported in Certificate specification • Third party
accordance with
(ECG) report
farm procedures
• Effective work
supervision in
the operations
of farm
equipment

1.3 Appropriate • Tools & • Workplace • Lecture/ • Direct

tools and Equipment: Learning Demonstration Observation
equipment are uses and element • Practical
safely used Specification demonstration
• PPP Tools,
according to job • Knowledge in supplies and • Third party
requirements calibrating and materials report
and use of
manufacturers equipment
conditions
• Safety
keeping of
equipment
every after use

LO2. Select and operate farm tools

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

2.1 Identify • Codes and • Workplace • Lecture/ • Direct

appropriate farm Regulations Learning Demonstration Observation
equipment • Environmental element • Practical
Compliance • PPP Tools, demonstratio
Certificate supplies and n
(ECG) materials • Third party
• Effective work report
supervision in
the operations of
farm equipment

2.2 Instructional • Tools & • Workplace • Lecture/ • Direct

manual of the farm Equipment: uses Learning Demonstration Observation
tools and and element • Practical
equipment are Specification demonstratio
• PPP Tools,
carefully read prior • Knowledge in n
supplies and
to operation calibrating and materials • Third party
use of report
equipment
• Safety keeping
of equipment
every after use

2.3 Pre-operation Maintenance • Workplace • Lecture/ • Direct

check up is • Regular Learning Demonstration Observation
conducted in line upkeep of element • Practical
with manufacturers equipment demonstratio
• PPP Tools,
• Preventive supplies and n
maintenance materials • Third party
skills report

2.4 Faults in farm Maintenance • Workplace • Lecture/ • Direct

equipment are • Regular Learning Demonstration Observation
identified and upkeep of element • Practical
reported in line with equipment demonstratio
• PPP Tools,
farm procedures n
• Preventive supplies and
maintenance materials • Third party
skills report

2.5 Farm • Ability to • Workplace • Lecture/ • Direct

equipment used recognize Learning Demonstration Observation
according to its defective farm element • Practical
function equipment demonstratio
• PPP Tools,
supplies and n
materials • Third party
report
2.6 Followed safety Maintenance • Workplace • Lecture/ • Direct
procedures • Regular Learning Demonstration Observation
upkeep of element • Practical
equipment • PPP Tools, demonstratio
• Preventive supplies and n
maintenance materials • Third party
skills report

LO3. Perform preventive maintenance

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

3.1 Tools and • Knowledge in • Workplace • Lecture/ • Direct

equipment are calibrating and Learning Demonstration Observation
learned use of element • Practical
immediately after equipment demonstration
• PPP Tools,
use in line with
supplies and • Third party
farm procedures
materials report

3.2 Routine • Safety • Workplace • Lecture/ • Direct

check-up and keeping of Learning Demonstration Observation
maintenance are equipment element • Practical
perform every after use demonstration
• PPP Tools,
supplies and • Third party
materials report

3.3 Tools and • Safety • Workplace • Lecture/ • Direct

equipment are keeping of Learning Demonstration Observation
stored in equipment element • Practical
designated areas every after use demonstration
• PPP Tools,
in lined with farm
supplies and • Third party
procedures
materials report
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION

UNIT CODE: AGR321203

UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
perform basic workplace calculations.

Nominal Duration: 18 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform estimation
LO2. Perform basic workplace calculation

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform estimation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologis Assessment

t
 Criteria Methods

1.1 Job • OHS • Learning • Lecture/ • Written/ oral

requirements are Element Demonstration • Practical
identified from • CBLM Demonstratio
written or oral
n
communications

1.2 Quantities of • Systems, • Learning • Lecture/ • Written/ oral

materials and Processes and Element Demonstration • Practical
resources required Operations • CBLM Demonstratio
to complete a work • Knowledge in n
tasks are estimated different
management
practices and
operational
procedures

1.3 The time • Values • Learning • Lecture/ • Written/ oral

needed to • Safety Element Demonstration • Practical
complete a work consciousness • CBLM Demonstratio
activity is estimated
• Time n
consciousness and
management
• Cost
consciousness
• Precision

1.4 Accurate • Values • Learning • Lecture/ • Written/ oral

estimate for work • Safety Element Demonstration • Practical
completion are consciousness • CBLM Demonstratio
made
• Time n
consciousness and
management
• Cost
consciousness
• Precision

1.5 Estimate of • Mathematics • Learning • Lecture/ • Written/ oral

materials and • Basic Element Demonstration • Practical
resources reported mathematical • CBLM Demonstratio
to appropriate operations n
person
• Percentage and
ratios
• Unit conversion

LO2. Perform basic workplace calculation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment
Criteria Methods

2.1 Calculations • Mathematics • Learning • Lecture/ • Written/ oral

to be made are • Basic Element Demonstration • Practical
identified mathematical • CBLM Demonstration
according to job operations
requirements
• Percentage
and ratios
• Unit
conversion

2.2 Correct • Systems, • Learning • Lecture/ • Written/ oral

method of Processes and Element Demonstration • Practical
calculation Operations • CBLM Demonstration
identified • Knowledge in
different
management
practices and
operational
procedures

2.3 System and • Safety • Learning • Lecture/ • Written/ oral

units of consciousness Element Demonstration • Practical
measurement • CBLM Demonstration
to be followed
are ascertained

2.4 Calculation • Time • Learning • Lecture/ • Written/ oral

needed to consciousness Element Demonstration • Practical
complete work and • CBLM Demonstration
tasks are management
performed
using the four
basic process
of addition,
division,
multiplication
and subtraction

2.5 Calculate • Ability to • Learning • Lecture/ • Written/ oral

whole fraction, perform basic Element Demonstration • Practical
percentage and calculator • CBLM Demonstration
mixed when are
used to
complete the
 instruction

2.6 Number • Ability to • Learning • Lecture/ • Written/ oral

computed in perform basic Element Demonstration • Practical
self checked calculator • CBLM Demonstration
and completed
for alignments

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PROCESS FARM WASTES

UNIT CODE: AFF321205

UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
Process farm wastes. It comprises functions such as collecting
farm wastes, conducting waste identification and segregation,
treating and processing farm wastes and performing housekee-
ping duties.

Nominal Duration: 16 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Collect farm wastes
LO2. Identify and segregate wastes
LO3. Treat and process farm wastes
LO4. Perform housekeeping

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Collect farm wastes

 Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment
Criteria Methods

1.1 Tools and • Preparing • The students/ • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

materials are tools and • trainees must modular Interviews
prepares for materials be provided with • Lecture/ • Direct
collection of the Discussion Observation
farm wastes
• following • Interaction • Practical
• Practical Demonstration
Demonstration
• Visit/Tour

1.2 Wastes are • OSHS and • Tools • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

collected waste collection • Spade modular Interviews
following OSHS requirements • Lecture/ • Direct
• Wheelbarrow
and waste Discussion Observation
collection • Broomstick
• Interaction • Practical
requirements
and plans. • Practical Demonstration
Demonstration
• Visit/Tour

1.3 Dangerous • HAZMAT • Sacks • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

and hazardous (hazardous • Containers modular Interviews
wastes are material • Lecture/ • Direct
• Disinfectants
collected Discussion Observation
protocol) • Detergent
following the
• First aid kits • Interaction • Practical
HAZMAT(hazar
dous material) • Practical Demonstration
protocol Demonstration
• Visit/Tour

1.4 Appropriate • Collecting • Goggles • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

personal wastes • Disposal modular Interviews
protective gloves • Lecture/ • Direct
equipment Discussion Observation
• Face mask
(PPE) are worn
• Interaction • Practical
as prescribe by
Occupational • Practical Demonstration
Safety and Demonstration
Health • Visit/Tour
Standards
(OSHS)

LO2. Identify and segregate wastes

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

2.1 Wastes are • Categories • The students/ • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

identified by the waste • trainees must modular Interviews
categories be provided with • Lecture/ • Direct
according to the Discussion Observation
industry • following • Interaction • Practical
standards and • Practical Demonstration
environmental Demonstration
legislation • Visit/Tour

2.2 Wastes are • Identifying • Farm area • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

segregated waste by modular Interviews
according to categories • Lecture/ • Direct
organizational Discussion Observation
requirements
• Interaction • Practical
and relevant
legislation • Practical Demonstration
Demonstration
• Visit/Tour

2.3 Sorted • Sorting and • Different farm • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

waste is place segregating wastes modular Interviews
into labelled waste • Lecture/ • Direct
container to Discussion Observation
avoid littering
• Interaction • Practical
and prevent
cross- • Practical Demonstration
contamination Demonstration
• Visit/Tour

2.4 Information • Littering and • Farm waste • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

on waste is cross- processing area modular Interviews
obtained by contamination • Lecture/ • Direct
asking authority Discussion Observation
to ensure
• Interaction • Practical
correct
identification • Practical Demonstration
Demonstration
• Visit/Tour

LO3. Treat and process farm wastes

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

3.1 Dangerous • Handling of • The students/ • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

and hazardous dangerous and • trainees must modular Interviews
wastes are hazardous be provided with • Lecture/ • Direct
handled waste the Discussion Observation
according to
• following • Interaction • Practical
organizational
requirements • Practical Demonstration
and relevant Demonstration
legislation • Visit/Tour
following OSHS
procedures.

3.2 Processing • Processing of • Farm area • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

of farm wastes farm waste modular Interviews
is done • -composting/ • Lecture/ • Direct
following Discussion Observation
• -compacting
environmental
• -liquefying • Interaction • Practical
legislation and
codes • -shredding • Practical Demonstration
• -carbonizing Demonstration
• -charcoaling • Visit/Tour

3.3 Principles of • Applying • Different farm • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

3Rs (reduce, principles of wastes modular Interviews
reuse, and • 3r’s • Lecture/ • Direct
recycle) are Discussion Observation
applied
• Interaction • Practical
accordingly
• Practical Demonstration
Demonstration
• Visit/Tour

3.4 Farm • Disposing • Farm waste • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

wastes are Farm Wastes processing area modular Interviews
disposed of • Lecture/ • Direct
according to Discussion Observation
environmental
• Interaction • Practical
legislations and
codes • Practical Demonstration
Demonstration
• Visit/Tour

LO4. Perform housekeeping

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

4.1 Appropriate • 5’s principles • The students/ • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

warning signs • trainees must modular Interviews
and labels are be provided with • Lecture/ • Direct
displayed in the Discussion Observation
conspicuous the
• following • Interaction • Practical
workplace
• Practical Demonstration
Demonstration
• Visit/Tour

4.2 Work area is • Preparation of • Farm waste • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

cleaned inventory processing area modular Interviews
according to 5S
 principles records and • Lecture/ • Direct
production Discussion Observation
report • Interaction • Practical
• Practical Demonstration
Demonstration
• Visit/Tour

4.3 Tools are • Reporting of • housekeeping • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

checked, untowards tools and modular Interviews
cleaned and incidents in the supplies • Lecture/ • Direct
stored area Discussion Observation
according to
• Interaction • Practical
established
industry • Practical Demonstration
procedures and Demonstration
following user’s • Visit/Tour
manual

4.4 Materials • Regular up • PPE • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

are stores keeping of modular Interviews
following equipment and • Lecture/ • Direct
industry facilities Discussion Observation
standard
• Interaction • Practical
procedures and
manufacturer’s • Practical Demonstration
specification Demonstration
• Visit/Tour

(Note: Copy format for modules of instructions for Common and Core Competencies)
 CORE COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : HANDLE BREEDERS

UNIT CODE: AFF621216

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge,skills and attitudes required to
select the genetically superior breeders and replacement stocks,
proper handling and feeding of boar, sows and gilts, providing
care and monitoring the health of the breeders

Nominal Duration: 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform Preparatory Breeding Activities
LO2. Breed Sows and Gilts
LO3. Prepare and Train Boar for Breeding
LO4. Monitor signs of pregnancy
LO5. Maintain and Monitor Animal Health Conditions
LO6. Records Data

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform Preparatory Breeding Activities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment
Criteria Methods

1.1 Acclima- • Acclima- • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

tization of newly- tization • Pens and corrals • Lecture/ Interviews
arrived stocks is • Direct
• Routine • Dummy Discussion
done following Observation
medication • Trained boars for • Interaction
industry standard
• Identification artificial • Practical • Practical
as prescribed by
veterinarian or an of breeding insemination Demonstration Demonstration
animal health swine • In-heat,sows/gilts • Visit/Tour
technician • Breeder • Artificial
stocks insemination kit
selection • Tools and
equipment
appropriate to swine
breeding
• Microscope

1.2 Animal are • Signs of heat • Pens and corrals • Hands-On • Oral/Written
given routine • Heat • Dummy • Lecture/ Interviews
medication a detection • Direct
• Trained boars for Discussion
prescribed by techniques Observation
artificial • Interaction
veterinary
• Breeding insemination • Practical • Practical
system • In-heat,sows/gilts Demonstration Demonstration
• Recording • Visit/Tour
materials

1.3 Suitable • Training of • Pens and corrals • Hands-On • Oral/Written

breeds are boar for • Dummy • Lecture/ Interviews
selected based mounting • Direct
• Trained boars for Discussion
on industry • Medications Observation
artificial • Interaction
standards and and vaccines insemination • Practical • Practical
choice of for boars
enterprise • In-heat,sows/gilts Demonstration Demonstration
• Recording • Visit/Tour
materials

1.4 Breeder • Breeder • Pens and corrals • Hands-On • Oral/Written

stocks are Stock • Dummy • Lecture/ Interviews
selected based Selection • Direct
• Trained boars for Discussion
on industry and Observation
artificial • Interaction
enterprise
insemination • Practical • Practical
standards
• In-heat,sows/gilts Demonstration Demonstration
• Recording • Visit/Tour
materials

LO2. Breed Sows and Gilts

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

 Criteria Methods

2.1 Signs of • Heat detection • Pens and • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

heat are technique corrals modular Interviews
monitored • Breeding • Dummy • Lecture/ • Direct
based on systems Discussion Observation
• Trained boars
standards
for artificial • Interaction • Practical
protocol
insemination • Practical Demonstration
• In-heat, Demonstration
sows/gilts • Visit/Tour
• Recording
materials

2.2 Heat- • Heat detection • Pens and • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

detection technique corrals modular Interviews
techniques are • Breeding • Dummy • Lecture/ • Direct
performed systems Discussion Observation
• Trained boars
following
for artificial • Interaction • Practical
established
insemination • Practical Demonstration
protocol
• In-heat, Demonstration
sows/gilts • Visit/Tour
• Recording
materials

2.3 Sows/Gilts • Heat detection • Pens and • Self-paced/ • Oral/Written

are bred using technique corrals modular Interviews
breeding • Breeding • Dummy • Lecture/ • Direct
systems based systems Discussion Observation
• Trained boars
on choice of
for artificial • Interaction • Practical
enterprise
insemination • Practical Demonstration
• In-heat, Demonstration
sows/gilts • Visit/Tour
• Recording
materials

LO3. Prepare and Train Boar for Breeding

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

3.1 Training of • Breeding • Pens and • Hand-on • Written

boar for mounting systems corrals • Lecture/ examinations
•Breeder • Dummy Discussion • Oral
stocks • Trained boars • Videos • Evaluation
for artificial • Demonstration • Demonstration
insemination
• In-heat,
 sows/gilts
• Recording
materials

3.2 Medications • Breeding • Pens and • Hand-on • Written

and vaccines for systems corrals • Lecture/ examinations
boar •Breeder • Dummy Discussion • Oral
stocks • Trained boars • Videos • Evaluation
for artificial • Demonstration • Demonstration
insemination
• In-heat,
sows/gilts

• Recording
materials

3.3 Boar and sow • Breeding • Pens and • Hand-on • Written

ratio systems corrals • Lecture/ examinations
•Breeder • Dummy Discussion • Oral
stocks • Trained boars • Videos • Evaluation
for artificial • Demonstration • Demonstration
insemination
• In-heat,
sows/gilts
• Recording
materials

LO4. Monitor signs of pregnancy

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

4.1 Signs of • Pregnancy • Pens and corrals • Hand-on • Written

pregnancy Diagnosis • Dummy • Lecture/ examinations
• Trained boars for Discussion • Oral
artificial insemination • Videos • Evaluation
• In-heat, • Demonstration • Demonstration
sows/gilts
• Recording materials

4.2Pregnancy • Pregnancy • Pens and corrals • Hand-on • Written

diagnosis Diagnosis • Dummy • Lecture/ examinations
• Trained boars for Discussion • Oral
artificial insemination • Videos • Evaluation
• In-heat, • Demonstration • Demonstration
sows/gilts
• Recording materials
 LO5. Maintain and Monitor Animal Health Conditions

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

5.1 Feeding • Periodic • Pens and • Hand-on • Written

standards activities corrals • Lecture/ examinations
• Physiological • Dummy Discussion • Oral
growth • Trained • Videos/ • Evaluation
• Production boars for Illustration • Demonstration
cycle artificial • Demonstration
insemination
• In-heat,
sows/gilts
• Recording
materials

5.2 Breeding • Periodic • Pens and • Hand-on • Written

activities and activities corrals • Lecture/ examinations
standards • Physiological • Dummy Discussion • Oral
growth • Trained • Videos/ • Evaluation
• Production boars for Illustration • Demonstration
cycle artificial • Demonstration
insemination
• In-heat,
sows/gilts
• Recording
materials

5.3 Culling • Periodic • Pens and • Hand-on • Written

process animal activities corrals • Lecture/ examinations
behavior • Physiological • Dummy Discussion • Oral
growth • Trained • Videos/ •Evaluation
• Production boars for Illustration •Demonstration
cycle artificial • Demonstration
insemination
• In-heat,
sows/gilts
• Recording
materials

LO6. Records Data

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods
6.1 Inventory • Production • Pens and • Hand-on • Written
of stocks Performance corrals • Lecture/ examinations
• Dummy Discussion • Oral
• Trained boars • Videos/ • Evaluation
for artificial Illustration •Demonstration
insemination •Demonstration
• In-heat,
sows/gilts
• Recording
materials

6.2 Breeding • Production • Pens and • Hand-on • Written

schedule Performance corrals • Lecture/ examinations
• Dummy Discussion • Oral
• Trained boars • Videos/ • Evaluation
for artificial Illustration •Demonstration
insemination •Demonstration
• In-heat,
sows/gilts
• Recording
materials

6.3 • Production • Pens and • Hand-on • Written

Production Performance corrals • Lecture/ examinations
Performance • Dummy Discussion • Oral
• Trained boars • Videos/ • Evaluation
for artificial Illustration •Demonstration
insemination •Demonstration
• In-heat,
sows/gilts
• Recording
materials
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: HANDLE FARROWING SOWS AND SUCKLINGS

UNIT CODE: AFF621217

UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
raise swine effectively and efficiently. It includes preparing
animals for farrowing; performance of farrowing activities; caring
of piglet to weaning and recording of technical and production
Data.
Nominal Duration: 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare animals for farrowing
LO2. Perform farrowing-related activities
LO3. Raised piglets to weaning
LO4. Maintain Heath
LO5. Record Data

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare animals for farrowing

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods
1.1 Hygiene and • Bathing • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written
sanitation sows • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
• Signs of • Tools and Discussion • Direct
farrowing equipment • Interaction Observation
• Farrowing appropriate to • Practical • Practical
materials and farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
supplies and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

1.2 Bathing of • Bathing • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

sows sows • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
• Signs of • Tools and Discussion • Direct
farrowing equipment • Interaction Observation
• Farrowing appropriate to • Practical • Practical
materials and farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
supplies and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

1.3 Signs of • Bathing • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

farrowing sows • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
• Signs of • Tools and Discussion • Direct
farrowing equipment • Interaction Observation
• Farrowing appropriate to • Practical • Practical
materials and farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
supplies and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

1.4 Farrowing • Bathing • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

materials and sows • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
supplies • Signs of • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
farrowing equipment • Interaction Observation
• Farrowing appropriate to • Practical • Practical
materials and farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
supplies and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

1.5 Use of • Bathing • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

protective sows • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
equipment • Signs of • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
farrowing equipment • Interaction Observation
• Farrowing appropriate to • Practical • Practical
materials and farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
supplies and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets
 1.6 Farrowing • Bathing • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written
materials and sows • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
supplies are • Signs of • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
prepared based farrowing Observation
equipment • Interaction
on work
• Farrowing appropriate to • Practical • Practical
requirements
materials and farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
supplies and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

1.7 Appropriate • Bathing • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

personal sows • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
protective • Signs of • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
equipment farrowing Observation
equipment • Interaction
(PPE) are worn
• Farrowing appropriate to • Practical • Practical
following
materials and farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
Occupational
supplies and sucklings
Safety and
Health Standard • Sows with
(OSHS) piglets

LO2. Perform farrowing-related activities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

2.1 Faring • Farrowing • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

problems problems • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
• Management • Tools and Discussion • Direct
of newborn equipment • Interaction Observation
piglets appropriate to • Practical
• Practical
farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

2.2 Feed • Farrowing • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

intake sow problems • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
and gilt • Management • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
management of newborn Observation
equipment • Interaction
piglets appropriate to • Practical
• Practical
farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

2.3 Newborn • Farrowing • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

piglets problems • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
management • Management • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
Hygiene of newborn Observation
equipment • Interaction
Sanitation
 piglets appropriate to • Practical • Practical
farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

2.4 Manage- • Farrowing • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

ment of problems • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
newborn • Management • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
piglets are of newborn Observation
equipment • Interaction
conducted piglets appropriate to • Practical • Practical
according to
farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
GAHP.
and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

2.5 Placenta • Farrowing • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

and dead problems • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
piglets are • Management • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
disposed of newborn Observation
equipment • Interaction
following piglets appropriate to • Practical • Practical
DENR
farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
regulations
and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

LO3. Raised piglets to weaning

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

3.1 Proper • Good • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

temperature/micr Animal • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
oclimate is Husbandry • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
provided based Observation
Practices equipment • Interaction
on the minimum
(GAHP) appropriate to • Practical • Practical
requirements for
farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
the welfare of
and sucklings
pigs and the code
of Good Animal • Sows with
Husbandry piglets
Practices (GAHP)

3.2 Colostrum • Good • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

and milk intake Animal • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
are ensured Husbandry • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
based from Observation
Practices equipment • Interaction
GAHP.
(GAHP) appropriate to • Practical • Practical
farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
and sucklings
 • Sows with
piglets

3.3 Iron • Good • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

preparations are Animal • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
injected based on Husbandry • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
industry Observation
Practices equipment • Interaction
standards and
(GAHP) appropriate to • Practical • Practical
manufacturer’s
farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
specification
and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

3.4 Castrate male • Good • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

animals based on Animal • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
the minimum Husbandry • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
requirements for Observation
Practices equipment • Interaction
the welfare of
(GAHP) appropriate to • Practical • Practical
pigs and the code
farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
of Good Animal
and sucklings
Husbandry
Practices (GAHP) • Sows with
piglets

3.5 Piglets are • Good • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

fed based Animal • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
on their Husbandry • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
physiological Observation
Practices equipment • Interaction
growth
(GAHP) appropriate to • Practical • Practical
requirements
farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

3.6 Piglets are • Good • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

weaned based on Animal • Pens and caged • Lecture/ Interviews
industry Husbandry • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
standards Observation
Practices equipment • Interaction
(GAHP) appropriate to • Practical • Practical
farrowing of sow Demonstration Demonstration
and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

LO4. Maintain Heath

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

4.1 Changes in • Changes in • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

piglet behavior piglet behavior • Pens and Interviews
is monitored • Animal caged • Lecture/ • Direct
following condition • Tools and Observation
Discussion
enterprise equipment
• Changes in • Interaction • Practical
protocol appropriate to
fecal color and • Practical Demonstration
odor farrowing of
Demonstration
sow and
sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

4.2 Animal • Changes in • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

condition are piglet behavior • Pens and • Lecture/ Interviews
monitored thru • Animal caged • Direct
Discussion
changes in fecal condition Observation
• Tools and • Interaction
color, odor and
• Changes in equipment • Practical • Practical
consistency of
fecal color and appropriate to Demonstration Demonstration
piglets
odor farrowing of
according to
sow and
industry
sucklings
standard
procedures • Sows with
piglets

4.3 Uniformity of • Changes in • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

litter is piglet behavior • Pens and • Lecture/ Interviews
monitored • Animal caged • Direct
Discussion
based on condition Observation
• Tools and • Interaction
enterprise
• Changes in equipment • Practical • Practical
requirements
fecal color and appropriate to Demonstration Demonstration
odor farrowing of
sow and
sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

4.4 Sow • Changes in • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

discharges is piglet behavior • Pens and • Lecture/ Interviews
monitored • Animal caged • Direct
Discussion
following condition Observation
• Tools and • Interaction
instruction of
• Changes in equipment • Practical • Practical
veterinarian
fecal color and appropriate to Demonstration Demonstration
odor farrowing of
sow and
sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

4.5 Vaccination • Changes in • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

programs are piglet behavior • Pens and • Lecture/ Interviews
implemented • Animal caged • Direct
Discussion
based on condition Observation
• Tools and
veterinary • Changes in equipment • Interaction • Practical
recommendatio fecal color and appropriate to • Practical Demonstration
n odor farrowing of Demonstration
sow and
sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

LO5. Record Data

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

5.1 Farrowing • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

card is updated performance • Pens and • Lecture/ Interviews
following caged • Direct
Discussion
enterprise Observation
• Tools and • Interaction
procedures
equipment • Practical • Practical
appropriate to Demonstration Demonstration
farrowing of sow
and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

5.2 Farrowing • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

schedules are performance • Pens and • Lecture/ Interviews
monitored with caged • Direct
Discussion
reference to Observation
• Tools and • Interaction
work plan
equipment • Practical • Practical
appropriate to Demonstration Demonstration
farrowing of sow
and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets

5.3 Production • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

performance performance • Pens and • Lecture/ Interviews
are recorded caged • Direct
Discussion
and reported to Observation
• Tools and • Interaction
immediate
equipment • Practical • Practical
authority
appropriate to Demonstration Demonstration
farrowing of sow
and sucklings
• Sows with
piglets
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: RAISE WEANLINGS

UNIT CODE: AFF621218

UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
strategically prevent post-weaning lag, effectively and efficiently, thus ensuring a
healthy starter stocks for finishing. It includes preparation of piglets for weaning;
handling of newly-weaned piglets; maintaining health and record keeping.

Nominal Duration: 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare piglets for weaning
LO2. Maintain conducive atmosphere and facilities for feeding
LO3. Maintain health of newly-weaned piglets
LO4. Record Data

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare piglets for weaning

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

1.1 Pens are • Materials and • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

cleaned and equipment • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
disinfected • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
based on farm Observation
equipment • Interaction
specifications
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)

1.2 Materials • Materials and • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

and equipment equipment • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
are adjusted • Tools and Discussion • Direct
and supplied equipment Observation
• Interaction
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)

1.3 Weaners • Materials and • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

are grouped equipment • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
based on farm • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
specifications Observation
equipment • Interaction
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)

1.4 Weaners • Materials and • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

are transferred equipment • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
in compliance • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
with Animal Observation
equipment • Interaction
Welfare Act
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)

1.5 Animals are • Materials and • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

fed according to equipment • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
animal • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
requirements Observation
equipment • Interaction
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)
LO2. Maintain conducive atmosphere and facilities for feeding

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

2.1 Pen is cleaned • Feed ration • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

regularly following shifted • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
standard hygienic • Adjusted • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
procedures Observation
equipment • Interaction
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
• Piglets
(weanlings)

2.2 Proper • Feed ration • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

temperature is shifted • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
provided based on • Adjusted • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
the Minimum Observation
equipment • Interaction
Standards of Pigs
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
and Code of Good
raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
Animal Husbandry
Practices (GAHP) • Piglets
(weanlings)

2.3 Feeders are • Feed ration • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

checked and shifted • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
adjusted to ensure • Adjusted • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
proper functioning Observation
equipment • Interaction
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
• Piglets
(weanlings)

2.4 Feed ration is • Feed ration • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

gratefully shifted shifted • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
and increased • Adjusted • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
based on animal Observation
equipment • Interaction
requirements
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
• Piglets
(weanlings)
 2.5 Fresh and • Feed ration • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written
clean water is shifted • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
provided at all • Adjusted • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
times (adli bitum) Observation
equipment • Interaction
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
• Piglets
(weanlings)
LO3. Maintain health of newly-weaned piglets

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

3.1 Animal • Animal • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

condition is condition • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
monitored • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
following Observation
equipment • Interaction
enterprise
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
procedures
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)

3.2 Uniformly of • Animal • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

litter is monitored condition • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
following farm • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
procedures Observation
equipment • Interaction
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)

3.3 Weaners are • Animal • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

dewormed based condition • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
on farm protocols • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
equipment • Interaction Observation
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)

3.4 Vaccination • Animal • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

programs are condition • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
implemented • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
based on Observation
equipment • Interaction
veterinary
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
recommendations
raising
 weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
• Piglets
(weanlings)

LO4. Record Data

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

4.1 Weanling • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

record are performance • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
updated using • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
standard Observation
equipment • Interaction
enterprise
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)

4.2 Weaning • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

schedules are performance • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
monitored • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
equipment • Interaction Observation
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)

4.3 Production • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

performance of performance • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
weanlings are • Tools and Discussion • Direct
monitored and equipment Observation
• Interaction
reported appropriate in • Practical
according to • Practical
raising Demonstration Demonstration
enterprise weanlings
procedures
• Piglets
(weanlings)
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PRODUCE FINISHERS

UNIT CODE: AFF621219

UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
care for finishers effectively and efficiently. It includes preparing animals for finishing;
proper management and feeding finishers, providing care and monitoring the health of
the animals and profitable marketing of hogs either as replacements stocks/breeder or
market hogs.

Nominal Duration: 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare animals for finishing
LO2. Maintain conducive atmosphere and facilities
LO3. Feed finishers
LO4. Maintain herd health care and medication program
LO5. Prepare animals for marketing
LO6. Record Data

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Prepare animals for finishing

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

1.1 Suitable • Feeding • Farm facility • Hands-On • Oral/Written

growers are systems • Tools and • Lecture/ Interviews
elected for equipment • Direct
Discussion
finishing based appropriate to Observation
on weight and • Interaction
finisher • Practical
age • Practical
production Demonstration
Demonstration
• Starters --
finishers
 1.2 Finishers • Feeding • Farm facility • Hands-On • Oral/Written
building are systems • Tools and • Lecture/ Interviews
cleaned and equipment • Direct
Discussion
disinfected appropriate to Observation
following • Interaction
finisher • Practical
enterprise • Practical
production Demonstration
procedures Demonstration
• Starters --
finishers

1.3 Materials • Feeding • Farm facility • Hands-On • Oral/Written

and equipment systems • Tools and • Lecture/ Interviews
are adjusted equipment • Direct
Discussion
and supplied appropriate to Observation
according to • Interaction
finisher • Practical
work • Practical
production Demonstration
requirements Demonstration
• Starters --
finishers

1.4 Growers are • Feeding • Farm facility • Hands-On • Oral/Written

grouped based systems • Tools and • Lecture/ Interviews
on industry equipment • Direct
Discussion
standards and appropriate to Observation
enterprise • Interaction
finisher • Practical
specifications. • Practical
production Demonstration
Demonstration
• Starters --
finishers

1.5 Growers are • Feeding • Farm facility • Hands-On • Oral/Written

transferred systems • Tools and • Lecture/ Interviews
based on the equipment • Direct
Discussion
Minimum appropriate to Observation
Standards on • Interaction
finisher • Practical
the Welfare of • Practical
production Demonstration
Pigs and Code Demonstration
• Starters --
of Good Animal
finishers
Husbandry
Practices
(GAHP)

LO2. Maintain conducive atmosphere and facilities

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

2.1 Pen is cleaned • Code of • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

regularly following Good • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
procedures. Animal • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
Husbandry equipment Observation
 Practices appropriate in • Interaction • Practical
(GAHP) raising weanlings • Practical Demonstration
• Piglets Demonstration
(weanlings)

2.2 Proper • Code of • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

temperature is Good • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
monitored and Animal • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
provided based on Observation
Husbandry equipment • Interaction
the Minimum
Practices appropriate in • Practical • Practical
Standards on the
(GAHP) raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
Welfare of Pigs
and Code of Good • Piglets
Animal Husbandry (weanlings)
Practices (GAHP)

2.3 Height of • Code of • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

drinkers are Good • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
checked and Animal • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
adjusted to ensure Observation
Husbandry equipment • Interaction
proper functioning
Practices appropriate in • Practical • Practical
based on the
(GAHP) raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
Minimum
Standards on the • Piglets
Welfare of Pigs (weanlings)
and Code of Good
Animal Husbandry
Practices (GAHP)

2.4 Enough floor • Code of • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

space is provided Good • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
based on the Animal • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
Minimum Observation
Husbandry equipment • Interaction
Standards on the
Practices appropriate in • Practical • Practical
Welfare of Pigs
(GAHP) raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
and Code of Good
Animal Husbandry • Piglets
Practices (GAHP) (weanlings)

2.5 Weak animals • Code of • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

are isolated based Good • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
on industry Animal • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
standards Observation
Husbandry equipment • Interaction
Practices appropriate in • Practical • Practical
(GAHP) raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
• Piglets
(weanlings)

LO3. Feed finishers

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment
Criteria Methods

3.1 Feeders are • Feeding • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

checked and systems • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
adjusted to • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
ensure proper Observation
equipment • Interaction
functioning
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
• Piglets
(weanlings)

3.2 Animals are • Feeding • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

fed according to systems • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
a standard • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
feeding system Observation
equipment • Interaction
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
• Piglets
(weanlings

3.3 Feed ration • Feeding • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

is adjusted and systems • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
gifted based on • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
farm protocols Observation
equipment • Interaction
and
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
physiological
raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
growth
• Piglets
(weanlings)

3.4 Medicated • Feeding • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

feeds are systems • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
withdrawn • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
according to Observation
equipment • Interaction
veterinarian
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
instructions.
raising weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
• Piglets
(weanlings)

LO4. Maintain herd health care and medication program

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

4.1 Changes in • Changes in • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

animal behavior animal behavior • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
are monitored
following Animal • Changes in • Tools and Discussion • Direct
Welfare Act and posture of equipment • Interaction Observation
GAHP animal appropriate in • Practical
• Practical
• Changes in raising Demonstration Demonstration
respiration weanlings
• Changes in • Piglets
skin color (weanlings)

4.2 Changes in • Changes in • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

posture of animal behavior • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
animal is • Changes in • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
monitored posture of Observation
equipment • Interaction
Animal Welfare animal appropriate in • Practical • Practical
Act and GAHP
• Changes in raising Demonstration Demonstration
respiration weanlings
• Changes in • Piglets
skin color (weanlings)

4.3 Changes in • Changes in • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

respiration of animal behavior • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
animal is • Changes in • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
monitored posture of Observation
equipment • Interaction
Animal Welfare animal appropriate in • Practical • Practical
Act and GAHP
• Changes in raising Demonstration Demonstration
respiration weanlings
• Changes in • Piglets
skin color (weanlings)

4.4 Changes in • Changes in • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

skin color is animal behavior • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
monitored • Changes in • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
Animal Welfare posture of Observation
equipment • Interaction
Act and GAHP animal appropriate in • Practical • Practical
• Changes in raising Demonstration Demonstration
respiration weanlings
• Changes in • Piglets
skin color (weanlings)

4.5 Uniformly of • Changes in • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

stocks is animal behavior • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
monitored • Changes in • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
following posture of Observation
equipment • Interaction
enterprise animal appropriate in • Practical • Practical
protocol
• Changes in raising Demonstration Demonstration
respiration weanlings
• Changes in • Piglets
skin color (weanlings)

4.6 Vaccination • Changes in • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

and medication animal behavior • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
programs are
implemented • Changes in • Tools and Discussion • Direct
based on posture of equipment • Interaction Observation
veterinarian animal appropriate in • Practical
• Practical
instruction • Changes in raising Demonstration Demonstration
respiration weanlings
• Changes in • Piglets
skin color (weanlings)

LO5. Prepare animals for marketing

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

5.1 Animal • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

weight is parameters • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
determined using • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
weighing scales. Observation
equipment • Interaction
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)

5.2 Marketplace • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

animals are parameters • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
prepared and • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
reserved Observation
equipment • Interaction
following
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
marketing
raising Demonstration Demonstration
requirements and
weanlings
procedures
• Piglets
(weanlings)

5.3 Loading • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

facility and ramp parameters • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
are prepared with • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
reference to Observation
equipment • Interaction
Animal Welfare
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
Act
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)

5.4 Animals are • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

moved to loading parameters • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
facility following • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
Animal Welfare Observation
equipment • Interaction
Act
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
raising
 weanlings Demonstration Demonstration
• Piglets
(weanlings)

5.5 Ensure the • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

transportation parameters • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
vehicle is • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
cleaned and Observation
equipment • Interaction
disinfected prior
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
to entering farm
raising Demonstration Demonstration
premises in line
weanlings
with GAHP
• Piglets
(weanlings)

LO6. Record Data

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

6.1 Finishing • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

records are is parameters • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
updated • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
following Observation
equipment • Interaction
enterprise
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
protocol
raising Demonstration Demonstration
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)

6.2 Production • Production • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

parameters for parameters • Pen • Lecture/ Interviews
finishers are • Direct
• Tools and Discussion
monitored with Observation
equipment • Interaction
reference to
appropriate in • Practical • Practical
production
raising Demonstration Demonstration
requirements.
weanlings
• Piglets
(weanlings)
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: MAINTAIN HEALTHY ANIMAL ENVIRONMENT

UNIT CODE: AFF621220

UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
maintain a healthy environment effectively and efficiently. It includes proper attain-
Ment of relative humidity, controlling the required temperature and ventilation,
sustaining quality air and water supplies, application of chemicals to eliminate
vermin and proper disposal of the hazardous wastes.

Nominal Duration: 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Maintain relative humidity
LO2. Control temperature
LO3. Sustain air quality
LO4. Sustain water quality
LO5. Maintain ventilation
LO6. Control vermin

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Maintain relative humidity

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

1.1 Relative • Humidity • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

humidity is measurement • hygrometer • Lecture/ Interviews
measured using and control • Direct
Discussion
hygrometer for Observation
calibration • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
Demonstration Demonstration

1.2 Curtains • Humidity • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

and blowers are measurement • hygrometer • Lecture/ Interviews
adjusted and control • Direct
Discussion
following Observation
production • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
requirements
Demonstration Demonstration

1.3 Monitoring • Humidity • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

schedules for measurement • hygrometer • Lecture/ Interviews
RH readings are and control Discussion • Direct
followed Observation
• Interaction
according to the
• Practical • Practical
work plan.
Demonstration Demonstration

LO2. Control temperature

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

2.1 Temperature • Contingency • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

is measured is Procedures • Thermometer • Lecture/ Interviews
using • Direct
Discussion
thermometer Observation
• Interaction
• Practical • Practical
Demonstration Demonstration

2.2 Curtains, • Contingency • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

blowers and Procedures • Thermometer • Lecture/ Interviews
window shutter • Direct
Discussion
are adjusted Observation
following • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
production
requirements Demonstration Demonstration

2.3 Monitoring • Contingency • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

schedules for Procedures • Thermometer • Lecture/ Interviews
temperature • Direct
Discussion
readings is Observation
followed • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
according to work
plan Demonstration Demonstration

2.4 In extreme • Contingency • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

conditions, Procedures • Thermometer • Lecture/ Interviews
contingency • Direct
Discussion
procedures are Observation
implemented • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
Demonstration Demonstration
LO3. Sustain air quality

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

3.1 Approximate • Common air • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

air quality is pollutants • Carpentry • Lecture/ Interviews
evaluated using • Sensory tools • Direct
Discussion
sensory means means Observation
• Interaction
• Practical • Practical
Demonstration Demonstration

3.2 Sources of • Common air • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

air pollutants are pollutants • Carpentry • Lecture/ Interviews
identified, • Sensory tools • Direct
Discussion
neutralized and means Observation
removed • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
according to
DENR standards Demonstration Demonstration

3.3 Sources of • Common air • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

air pollutants are pollutants • Carpentry • Lecture/ Interviews
identified, • Sensory tools • Direct
Discussion
neutralized and means Observation
removed • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
according to
DENR standards Demonstration Demonstration

3.4 Affected • Common air • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

animals are pollutants • Carpentry • Lecture/ Interviews
referred to • Sensory tools • Direct
Discussion
veterinarian means Observation
• Interaction
• Practical • Practical
Demonstration Demonstration

LO4. Sustain water quality

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

4.1 Schedule of • Disinfection •Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

routine testing • Chlorination • Cleaning tools • Lecture/ Interviews
of water is • Direct
• Liming • Disinfectants Discussion
observed Observation
according to the • Disinfectants • Interaction
work plan. • Practical • Practical
Demonstration Demonstration

4.2 Water • Disinfection •Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

samples are • Chlorination • Cleaning tools • Lecture/ Interviews
properly • Direct
• Liming • Disinfectants Discussion
collected Observation
according to • Disinfectants • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
established
protocols. Demonstration Demonstration

4.3 Water • Disinfection •Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

samples are • Chlorination • Cleaning tools • Lecture/ Interviews
submitted for • Direct
• Liming • Disinfectants Discussion
testing to Observation
authority • Disinfectants • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
Demonstration Demonstration

4.4 Regular • Disinfection • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

cleaning and • Chlorination • Cleaning tools • Lecture/ Interviews
disinfection of • Direct
• Liming • Disinfectants Discussion
pipes and tanks Observation
are done • Disinfectants • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
according to
established Demonstration Demonstration
protocols

LO5. Maintain ventilation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

5.1 Curtain • Cooling of • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

management is roof • Electrical tools • Lecture/ Interviews
performed • Installation and equipment • Direct
Discussion
according to the of additional Observation
animal • Interaction
blower fans • Practical
requirements • Practical
Demonstration Demonstration

5.2 Maintenance • Cooling of • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

of blowers is done roof • Electrical tools • Lecture/ Interviews
regularly • Installation and equipment • Direct
Discussion
of additional • Interaction Observation
blower fans • Practical
• Practical
Demonstration Demonstration
LO6. Control vermin

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

6.1 Breeding • Vermins • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

places of vermin • Breeding • Cleaning tools • Lecture/ Interviews
are eliminated grounds of • Direct
• Disinfectants Discussion
following mosquitoes Observation
enterprise • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
procedures
Demonstration Demonstration

6.2 Farm wastes • Vermins • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

that attack • Breeding • Cleaning tools • Lecture/ Interviews
vermins are grounds of • Direct
• Disinfectants Discussion
disposed mosquitoes Observation
properly • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
Demonstration Demonstration

6.3 Perimeter • Vermins • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

fences are • Breeding • Cleaning tools • Lecture/ Interviews
routinely grounds of • Direct
• Disinfectants Discussion
checked and mosquitoes Observation
repaired to • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
prevent entry of
stray animals Demonstration Demonstration

6.4 Applications • Vermins • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

of appropriate • Breeding • Cleaning tools • Lecture/ Interviews
chemicals are grounds of • Direct
• Disinfectants Discussion
used according mosquitoes Observation
to FPA • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
guidelines
Demonstration Demonstration

6.5 Breeding • Vermins • Farm • Hands-On • Oral/Written

grounds of • Breeding • Cleaning tools • Lecture/ Interviews
mosquitoes are grounds of • Direct
• Disinfectants Discussion
eliminated mosquitoes Observation
following • Interaction
• Practical • Practical
standard
procedures Demonstration Demonstration
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: APPLY BIO-SECURITY MEASURES

UNIT CODE: AFF321202

UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
apply bio-security measures in livestock farm operations. It includes identifying bio-
Security threats and hazards, applying disease prevention practices, applying preven-
tion practices in disease transmission and maintaining records.

Nominal Duration: 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify bio-security threats and hazards

LO2. Apply disease prevention practices
LO3. Apply preventive disease transmission practices
LO4 Maintain records

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify bio-security threats and hazards

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

1.1 Immediate • immediate • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

threats to the threats with required • Lecture/ Interviews
health of the • Natural facilities • Direct
Discussion
animal are calamities • Supplies and Observation
identified and • Interaction
• Physical threat materials • Practical
reported to • Practical
• Unforeseen applied for bio- Demonstration
immediate Demonstration
events (prevailing security
authority measures
diseases,
outbreaks)

1.2 Bio-security • immediate • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

threats are threats with required • Lecture/ Interviews
identified based • Natural facilities • Direct
Discussion
on established calamities • Supplies and Observation
organizational • Interaction
• Physical threat materials • Practical
policy • Practical
• Unforeseen applied for bio- Demonstration
Demonstration
events (prevailing security
 diseases, measures
outbreaks)

LO2. Apply disease prevention practices

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

2.1 Preparation • Supplies and • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

of supplies and materials with required • Lecture/ Interviews
materials and • Disinfectants facilities • Direct
Discussion
application of • Supplies and Observation
• Vaccination • Interaction
disinfectants are materials
programs • Practical • Practical
done according supplied for bio-
to standard • health Demonstration Demonstration
programs security
operating measures
procedures

2.2 Vehicle and • Supplies and • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

foot vats materials with required • Lecture/ Interviews
disinfectants are • Disinfectants facilities • Direct
Discussion
prepared and • Supplies and Observation
• Vaccination • Interaction
monitored materials
programs • Practical • Practical
regularly supplied for bio-
according to • health Demonstration Demonstration
programs security
standard measures
operating
practice

2.3 Hygiene and • Supplies and • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

sanitation of materials with required • Lecture/ Interviews
farm, farm • Disinfectants facilities • Direct
Discussion
personnel and • Supplies and Observation
• Vaccination • Interaction
visitors are materials
programs • Practical • Practical
followed based supplied for bio-
on standard • health Demonstration Demonstration
programs security
operating measures
practice

2.4 All types of • Supplies and • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

vehicles and materials with required • Lecture/ Interviews
equipment • Disinfectants facilities • Direct
Discussion
entering the • Supplies and Observation
• Vaccination • Interaction
farm are materials
programs • Practical • Practical
disinfected supplied for bio-
according to • health Demonstration Demonstration
programs security
standard measures
operating
procedures
 2.5 New stocks • Supplies and • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written
to be introduced materials with required • Lecture/ Interviews
into the herd are • Disinfectants facilities • Direct
Discussion
quarantined and • Supplies and Observation
• Vaccination • Interaction
vaccinated materials
programs • Practical • Practical
according to supplied for bio-
standard • health Demonstration Demonstration
programs security
operating measures
procedures

2.6 Vaccination • Supplies and • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

programs and materials with required • Lecture/ Interviews
health programs • Disinfectants facilities • Direct
Discussion
are • Supplies and Observation
• Vaccination • Interaction
implemented as materials
programs • Practical • Practical
instructed by supplied for bio-
veterinarian. • health Demonstration Demonstration
programs security
measures

LO3. Apply preventive disease transmission practices

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

3.1 Samples are • Standard • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

collected and operating with required • Lecture/ Interviews
prepared for practice facilities • Direct
Discussion
serological • Sick and unfit • Supplies and Observation
monitoring of • Interaction
stocks materials • Practical
notifiable • Practical
• disposal supplied for bio- Demonstration
diseases Demonstration
method security
measures

3.2 Preventive • Standard • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

measures on operating with required • Lecture/ Interviews
notifiable practice facilities Discussion • Direct
diseases as • Sick and unfit • Supplies and • Interaction Observation
declared byBAI stocks materials • Practical
• Practical
are followed • disposal supplied for bio- Demonstration
Demonstration
method security
based on
measures
industry and BAI
standard

3.3 Medication • Standard • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

and vaccination operating with required • Lecture/ Interviews
programs are practice facilities Discussion • Direct
followed strictly • Sick and unfit • Supplies and • Interaction Observation
as stocks materials • Practical
• Practical
recommended • disposal supplied for bio- Demonstration
Demonstration
by method security
manufacturers measures
and veterinarian

3.4 Hygiene and • Standard • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

sanitation of farm operating with required • Lecture/ Interviews
personnel and practice facilities Discussion • Direct
visitors are • Sick and unfit • Supplies and • Interaction Observation
followed based stocks materials • Practical
• Practical
on standard • disposal supplied for bio- Demonstration
Demonstration
method security
operating
measures
procedure

3.5 Sick and unfit • Standard • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

stocks are culled operating with required • Lecture/ Interviews
and isolated in practice facilities Discussion • Direct
accordance to • Sick and unfit • Supplies and • Interaction Observation
Animal Welfare stocks materials • Practical
• Practical
Act and standard • disposal supplied for bio- Demonstration
Demonstration
method security
operating
measures
procedure

3.6 Dead stocks • Standard • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

and by-products operating with required • Lecture/ Interviews
are disposed practice facilities • Direct
Discussion
using proper • Sick and unfit • Supplies and Observation
disposal method • Interaction
stocks materials • Practical
• Practical
• disposal supplied for bio- Demonstration
Demonstration
method security
measures

3.7 Tools and • Standard • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

equipment used operating with required • Lecture/ Interviews
in sick and dead practice facilities • Direct
Discussion
animals are • Sick and unfit • Supplies and Observation
properly clean • Interaction
stocks materials • Practical
and disinfected • Practical
• disposal supplied for bio- Demonstration
Demonstration
method security
measures

3.8 • Standard • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

Communication operating with required • Lecture/ Interviews
with supervising practice facilities • Direct
Discussion
veterinarian are • Sick and unfit • Supplies and Observation
done regularly • Interaction
stocks materials • Practical
following • Practical
• disposal supplied for bio- Demonstration
enterprise Demonstration
method security
requirements measures
 LO4 Maintain records

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologist Assessment

Criteria Methods

4.1 Appropriate • Appropriate • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

records in records with required • Lecture/ Interviews
checklist format facilities • Direct
Discussion
are kept, • Supplies and Observation
collated and • Interaction
materials • Practical
updated • Practical
supplied for bio- Demonstration
regularly in Demonstration
security
accordance with measures
organizational
policy

4.2 Reporting to • Appropriate • Farm location • Hands-On • Oral/Written

veterinarian or records with required • Lecture/ Interviews
supervisor are facilities • Direct
Discussion
carried out • Supplies and Observation
based on • Interaction
materials • Practical
industry • Practical
supplied for bio- Demonstration
standards Demonstration
security
measures