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About The Course: VHSE Curriculum
About The Course: VHSE Curriculum
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hazards
due
to
VHSE Curriculum
Officer.
Agriculture Assistant
KLDB
Agri Extension Assistant
Supply Chain Field
Assistant
Seed processing Worker
Quality seed grower
Green house fitter
Floriculturist (open and
protected cultivation)
Gardener
Laboratory Technical
Assistant in VHSE
Vocational Instructor in
VHSE
Work superintendent in
Department of Agri
culture
All other posts where
basic
qualification
required is plus two
Field or Farm technician
(IISR)
Field Assistant and Farm
supervisor (Farming
corporation)
Farm
Technical
Assistant (Plantation
corporation Limited)
Field Assistant (LEADS)
Field Assistant (CTCRI)
Field Assistant ( FSRS)
Field Assistant (VFPCK)
Field Assistant (KAU)
Technical
Assistant
(KVK)
Private Sector
Self Employment
Production sector
Private nursery
Technician in Processing
Mushroom cultivation
and spawn production
industries
Field
Representative
(Fertiliser and Pesticide
companies)
Assistants in Agriculture
based
programmes
media
Harvesting
machine
operator
Supply
chain
assistant
Micro irrigation
technician
Vermicomposting
Coir pith composting
Azolla cultivation
Organic manure
production
Bio fertilizer
production
Seed production and
processing unit
Hiring of agricultural
implements
Repair of agricultural
implements
Apiculture
Protected cultivation
field
Service sector
Training on above
sectors
Agro-clinics
Agricultural
consultancy
Irrigation services
Harvest services
Other farm services
Agro Service Centers
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SUBJECT APPROACH
The vocationalisation of education in India has been launched with the
vision and concept of Mahatma Gandhis dream on Basic Education.
India is an agricultural country and Kerala being one of its most
populated states depend mainly on development of agriculture. Since
the achievement of statehood in 1956, Kerala has been exploring all the
potential possibilities to promote agriculture and thereby achieving self
sufficiency in food and employment generation. But it worth mentioning
that in Kerala the youth is moving away from agriculture to other
comparatively more remunerative fields poses a serious threat on the
agrarian future . An asymmetric socio-economic reign with undue
importance on consumerism is detrimental to the state in long run. A
paradigm shift in this regard especially placing the agricultural sector
in the upfront of the present socio- economic structure of the society
requires concerted effort. As a matter of fact there is a need to restructure
and realign the sub segments of agricultural sector like production
sphere, marketing arena, value chain and educational spectrum.
Farmers and consumers need healthy plants and quality plant derived
products for consumption. Efforts to improve plant health have been
evolving with increased understanding of plant ecology and pest
management.
The course approach of crop health management in agriculture focusing
on agroecosystem and human health evolved out of sound plant health
management interventions. The course approach of crop health
management will bring together management towards sustainable
ecosystems and peoples health through good plant protection practices,
(GPPP) Pest management strategies need to recognize that plant health
is an essential element of sustainable agriculture.Improvement in
integrated pest and disease management can lead to sound crop health
management.
The course structure gives emphasis on nutrient requirements of
various crops common in Kerala. It deals with the modern technologies,
Bio pharmacies etc. with adequate informations. Problems like
pollution of soil water and air can be easily managed by the optimum
use of fertilizers and pesticides. Modern scenario exposes employment
opportunities in microbiology lab, biofertilizer production centre and
biopharmacy production centre. More eco friendly methods are
included in the subject foreseeing the future requirement of pest and
disease management.
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OBJECTIVES
To train personnel
management.
to
implement
projects
in
biowaste
The Kerala School Curriculum has been revised in the year 2013- 14 in
tune with the recommendations in Childrens Right to Free and
Compulsory Education- Kerala Rules and Provisions-2011. The
characteristics of Kerala School Curriculum -2013 can be summarized
as it is child centered, process related, activity oriented and value based.
It lays stress on the learning outcomes at the cognitive, process,
attitudinal and value domains. The teacher has the freedom to employ
logical and variegated learning strategies during the transaction
process. It gives importance to ensuring the learning outcomes to all
learners. Based on these learning outcomes continuous and
comprehensive evaluation is recommended. The curriculum also lays
emphasis on the code of professional ethics for teachers.
With regard to learning process the following points are given
importance.
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With all the above ends in view, the learning strategies are so designed
and to be implemented. The learning activities proposed are diversified
in their nature but is ensured to engage all learners both the gifted as
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INFRASTRUCTURE
The revised VHSE curriculum in ACHM demands well equipped and
sophisticated infrastructural facilities in order to transact it in a most
effective manner which is detailed below
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VHSE Curriculum
Poly house unit, Mist chamber, Rain Shelter, Micro irrigation unit,
Vermi compost unit, Biocontrol Lab etc. should be established.
Softwares like E - crop doctor for diagnosis of pest and diseases &
KAU Fertulator for Fertilser calculation should be made available
Essential plant protection chemicals,biopesticides, fertilizers,
manures, ls needed for preservation should be made available
Essential materials, tools and implements for cultivation practices,
plant propagation, seedling production, plant protection
equipments and all other activities for the efficient functioning of
PTC.
A well equipped library with print rich references, periodicals,
leaflets, pamphlets, journals etc. should be made available.
Updated IT Resources should be ensured in schools at easy access
of students and teachers.
Store room and work sheds should be provided.
ASSESSMENT
The course exclusively focus on assessment as learning, assessment for
learning, assessment of learning as envisaged in the school curriculum.
Continuous Assessment is given due importance as it promotes
learning and ensures the achievement of the prescribed learning
outcomes by all the students.
I.
II.
Field visit
Case studies
Demonstration
Practical record and vocational diary are considered as the records for
practical evaluation.
III. Internship Evaluation
The vocational competence as well as the socio-emotional skills of the
students is also to be evaluated and considered for certification.
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SYLLABUS
MODULE - 1
AGRI FIELD TECHNIQUES
1.
Introductory Agriculture
Agriculture-definition,
branches,
milestones
in
agriculture
development in India, Major crops in India and Kerala, Area,
production and productivity of major crops in Kerala, Important
Agricultural Institutions- teaching and research institutions, extension
centres, agri based governement and semi government organisations.
2.
Agrometeorology
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Irrigation technology
MODULE 2
CROP PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
1.
Farming system
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RICE
Climatic requirements - Soil - Season - Varieties (Include Recent varieties
and Geographic indexing) - Seed rate - Seed Treatment - Nursery
preparation - Wet Dry Dapog - Spacing - Fertilizer Recommendation
- Common weeds in Rice fields - Kole, Pokkali, Kaipad cultivation Transplanting IPDM- System of Rice Intensification(SRI) techinique Scope of farm Mechanization in rice cultivation and Post Harvest
Handling-Value addition-Current Trends in Rice production(For
additional information only)
TAPIOCA
Climatic requirements - Soil - Varieties - Propagation - Mini sett
propagation technique - Preparation of Land - Season and Planting Manuring - Irrigation -Intercropping - Value addition - Pests and
Diseases - Biopesticide from Tapioca. Current trends in Tapioca
production (For additional information only).
FODDER CROPS
Guinea grass - Hybrid Napier - Congo Signal Grass - Subabul - Agathi
- Stylo - Mention Silo, Silage, Haylage-Planting material-Fertilizer
recommendations-Harvesting -Yield-varieties.
4.
Solanaceous vegetables.
Brinjal Tomato Chilli, Varieties -Seed rate -Spacing - Manuring - Pest
and Diseases
Cucurbitaceous vegetables
Bitter gourd Snake gourd - Bottle gourd Ash gourd Pumpkin
gherkins, Varieties - Seed rate - Spacing - Manuring - Pest and Diseases
Cool Season vegetables
Carrot Cabbage Cauliflower, Varieties - Seed rate- Spacing Manuring - Pest and Diseases.
Amaranthus, Bhindi, Cow pea
Varieties - Seed rate- Spacing - Manuring -Pest and Diseases
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COCONUT
Scientific name -Soil -Site selection -Important Cultivars /Hybrids Coconut Nursery Techniques (Mother palm selection, seed nut storage,
Coconut nursery preparation and seedling selection) - Cultivation
practices - Land Preparation - Planting - Spacing - Planting systems Time of Planting - Irrigation different techniques drip irrigationWeeding - Intercropping - Drought management - Husk burial Mulching - Cover crops and green manure crops - Manuring. Plant
protection - Pests Rhinoceros beetle, Redpalm weevil, Black headed
Caterpillar, Eriophid mite, Nut crinkler. Diseases-Bud rot,
Stembleeding, Rootwilt, Tanjore wilt - Management with special
emphasis on Biocontrol. Value addition - Different products made out
of coconut-Current trends in coconut cultivation(for additional
information only)
b.
RUBBER
Scientific name - Soil - Site selection - Important varieties/Clones Nursery - Cultivation practices - Land Preparation - Planting clones
Planting distance, Pitting and refilling, Type of planting - Cover
cropping and Mulching Manuring - Weeding - Use of rainguard Tapping -Plant protection - Pests, Diseases -Abnormal leaf fall, Powdery
mildew, Pink disease-Value addition - Different products made out of
Rubber -Current trends in Rubber and allied industries (for additional
information only)
PEPPER
Scientific name - Soil- Site selection - Important Varieties -Selection Of
mother plants - Raising rooted cuttings -Cultivation practices - Land
Preparation - Planting vines- Spacing - Planting methods - Time of
Planting - Irrigation - Weeding-Under planting - Manuring-Bush
pepper. Plant protection - Pests - Pollu beetle, Marginal gall thrips Diseases - Quick wilt, Anthracnose, Slow decline. Value addition Different products made out of Pepper - Current trends (for additional
information only)
6.
BANANA
Scientific name - Soil - Site selection - Important Varieties - Sucker
selection and preparation of suckers for planting - Cultivation practices
- Land Preparation - Planting suckers - Spacing - time of Planting -
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ANTHURIUM
Varieties - Propagation - Planting and Potting media preparation Fertilizer recommendation - Inter cultural Operation - Plant Protection
- Harvesting.
ORCHID
Varieties - Propagation- Planting and Potting media preparationManuring - Intercultural Operation - Plant Protection - Harvesting.
ROSE
Classification Varities-Propagation - Planting and Potting mixture
preparation - Manuring Pruning- Plant protection -Harvesting Packing and Marketing - Value added product Rose oil.
JASMINE
Soil - Climate- Important Cultivars and varities - Propagation Rooting
Hormone - Land preparation - Spacing - Manuring - Irrigation - Pruning
- Intercultural operation - Weed control - Pest and diseases - Value
added products - Jasmine oil.
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VHSE Curriculum
8.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the completion of two modules, the learner will be able to;
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5
1.3.6
1.3.7
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1.3.8
1.3.9
1.3.10
1.3.11
1.3.12
1.3.13
1.3.14
1.3.15
1.3.16
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
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define Tillage and its types and share its objectives, and
effects of tillage in soil and classify tillage implements into
primary and secondary and operate them.
describe small farm machinery and practise them in needy
contexts.
explain plant nutrition, enlist the essential macro and micro
elements, the functions, deficiency and toxicity symptoms of
N,P, K.
classify manures and fertilizers and identify the need of
Integrated Nutrient Management.
calculate Fertilizer Requirement using scientific methods,
using soft wares like Fertulator and practise different
methods of fertilizer application
prepare soil samples for testing, interpret the results and
give recommendations based on the result.
apply different methods for soil fertility evaluation such as
soil testing, plant tissue analysis by DRIS method, critical
level in plants, rapid tissue test, indicator plants and
biological method.
explain and prepare notes on soil based Plant Nutrient
Management Information System, recognize the need of
organic farming and its role in sustainable crop production,
nutrient management, disease and pest management.
realize the need and significance of sustainable agriculture.
define irrigation, methods of irrigation such as surface, sub
surface, micro- irrigation, and detail special methods such
as drip, sprinkler, mist, bubbler and pivot.
explain fertigation, chemigation and recognizes quality of
irrigation water and its management, drainage and its
importance in crop production.
describe rain water harvesting techniques and structuresferrocement tank, percolation pits and other emerging
innovative models.
identify types of propagation define seed and enumerate the
qualities of good seed, classes of seed, sowing methods.
practise sexual propagation in plants, seed-bed preparation,
vegetable seedling production, protray seedling production.
practise seed testing- methods of testing germination
percentage.
practise asexual propagation methods in plants- cutting,
layering, budding, grafting, tissue culture and vegetable
grafting.
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1.6.1
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2.5.6
2.5.7
2.5.8
2.5.9
2.5.10
2.5.11
2.5.12
2.5.13
2.5.14
2.5.15
2.5.16
2.5.17
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
2.6.6
2.6.7
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2.6.8
2.6.9
2.6.10
2.6.11
2.6.12
2.6.13
2.6.14
2.6.15
2.6.16
2.6.17
2.6.18
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.8.1
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VHSE Curriculum
Scheme of Work
Sl. Month
No.
Unit Name
Periods No.Unit
Weight
1 June
Introductory Agriculture
Agrometerology
16
18
2. July
80
3. August
4
42
26
54
26
5. October
74
6
1
16
63
17
8. January
9. February
10 March
51
65
6
34
14
46
12
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COURSE STRUCTURE
This course consists of 4 modules such as:
Sl .No
Name of Module
Total periods
340
340
Hi Tech Farming
340
Seminar
Group discussion
Quiz
Exhibitions
Multimedia presentation
Panel discussion
Workshop
Role play
General discussion
Brainstorming
Debate
Slide show
Assignment
Animated CDs
PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES
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Field visits
Demonstration
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Duration
Krishi Bhavans
VFPCK centres
Safal markets
HORTICROP
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2.
3.
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Thiruvananthapuram
Rubber Board
VFPCK - Thiruvananthapuram
RATTC - Vellayani
Kollam
Pathanamthitta
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4.
5.
6.
Alappuzha
CPCRI, Kayamkulam
KVK, Kayamkulam
RARS, Kayamkulam
Kottayam
KVK, Kumarakom
RARS, Kumarakom
VFPCK, Ettumanoor
Idukki
7.
RATTC, Vytilla
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8.
9.
10.
Thrissur
KVK, Mannuthy
Palakkad
IRTC, Mundur
Malappuram
11.
12.
Kozhikode
Koothali Farm
IISR Kozhikode
Kannur
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RARS, Aanakkayam
KVK Kannur
Pepper Research Station, Panniyur
District Agricultural Farm, Thaliparamabu
Private Nurseries
Coconut Nursery, Polayad
Kinathy Farms, Kuthiparambu
Soil Testing Lab, Thaliparambu
Seed Farm, Vengad
Germplasm collection center, Kannur
Agromachinery Center, Chelod
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13.
RAIDCO, Kannur.
Kasaragod
14.
CPCRI, Kasaragod
KVK, Kasaragod
College of Agriculture, Padannakkad
RARS, Pilicode
Agricultural Farm, Nileswar
State Seed Farm, Karanthakad, Kasaragod
Cashew Progeny Orchard, Gwalimukham
Private nurseries
Jenny flowers, Kasaragod
Mechirath Nursery, Kasaragod
Wayanad
MSSRF, Kalpille
RARS, Ambalavayal
KVK, Ambalavayal
Wayanad Social Service Society, Mananathavady
Private Nurseries
Hitech Farms
Module II
Module 3
Module 4
OVERVIEW OF MODULE - 1
The first module Agri field Techniques aims to introduce the very
basic concepts needed in all agriculture and related job roles. This
module goes through basic Agri field techniques, weather advisory
services, techniques in soil health management, micro irrigation
techniques and fertigation, advanced plant propagation techniques
including vegetable grafting and basic aspects of crop pest
management.
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Expected Skills
Observes and Classifies the major soils of Kerala, macro and micro
elements, their deficiency symptoms, manures and fertilizers.
Applies and
propagation.
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practices
methods
of
sexual
and
asexual
Hours
Introductory agriculture
16
Agro meteorology
18
84
Irrigation technology
42
80
100
Total
340
Learning Outcomes
Suggested Activities
Notes
Discussion points with
consolidation
Tree diagram
Quiz
Assessment
( periods)
Major crops in India and Kerala, Area, The learner will be able to :
production and productivity of major calculate the production and
crops in Kerala
productivity of major crops in
SKILLS:
Kerala
Observation
Classification
Communication
Practical skill
Unit :
Ideas/Concepts/Skill
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Learning Outcomes
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Suggested Activities
Assessment
( periods)
Class test
Graph
Presentation report
Match Board
Notes
Quiz with power point
Presentation
Report
viva-voce
Quiz
General discussion (W)
Animated CDs (W)
Assignment
Paper cuttings of daily weather report Presentation
(G)
Collection of weather data (I)
Unit :
Ideas/Concepts/Skill
Learning Outcomes
Diagrams (G)
Power point presentation (W)
Map of Kerala (G)
Chart preparation (I)
Collection of samples (I)
Suggested Activities
Preparation of Model
Class Test
Notes
viva -voce
Presentation
Assessment
( periods)
Poster preparation
Presentation
Exercise planting
Class test
Animated CDs (W)
Demonstration of Specimens of Presentation
liming materials and ameliorants (G)
Collection of soil sample (G)
pH analysis and correction (G)
Unit :
Soil acidity- liming materials , soil alka- The learner will be able to :
linity and its amelioration
analyse soil -acidity, soil -alkalinity and
SKILLS
applies remedial measures such as
Observation
liming and amelioration respectively.
Analysis
Classification
Instrumental skills
Soil profile, physical properties-soil structure and texture , Soils of Kerala-problem soils of Kerala
SKILL
Observation
Identification
Interpretaton
Analysis
inference
Ideas/Concepts/Skill
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CD shows (W)
CD (KAU)(W)
slide show(W)
Group discussion (W)
Field preparation
Visit to RAIDCO, KAMCO,
Agroindustries,
Karmasena,
Agroservice Centres
Analysis"
CD show(W),
videos showing calamities (W)
Collection of soil health card (I)
Geotextiling (G)
strip cropping (G)
Cultivation of vetiver (G)
Suggested Activities
Learning Outcomes
Unit :
Ideas/Concepts/Skill
Notes
Presentation
Operation of Tillage
implements
Report
Poster Preparation
Presentation
Assessment
( periods)
Learning Outcomes
Unit :
Ideas/Concepts/Skill
Animated CD (W)
Charts (G)
CD show (W)
Group Discussion (G)
Familiarising with KAU fertulator
(G)
Collection and identification (I)
visit to fertilizer Depot (W)
Visit to farmers field (W)
Fertilizer calculation using formula
(I)
Field application (G)
Notes
Response to interactive
media
Enlist the commonly used
manures&fertilizers
Class Test
Presentation
Collection
field diary
Report
Calculation of fertilizers
Assessment
Videos (W)
Soil sampling
Visit to research stations
Photographs (W)
Power point presentation (W)
On field experience
Videos on organic farming (W)
Collection of soil sample and
sending to soil testing lab (G)
Visit to soil testing lab (W)
Field visit (W)
Suggested Activities
( periods)
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Learning Outcomes
Unit :
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Animated CD (W)
Collection of labels of different
seed classes (G)
Flow chart. (I)
Selection of seeds having good
quality from a lot through
observation (G)
Field experience (G)
Seed bed preparation (G)
Methods of testing germination
percentage (I)
Assessment
( periods)
Notes
Presentation
Exercise
Report
Notes
Response to interactive
media
Enlist the commonly used
seeds
Class Test
Presentation
Collection
field diary
Report
Presentation
Exercise
Report
Installation of irrigation
Animated CD (W)
units
Model (G)
Installation of irrigation units (G) Notes
Field visit to established irrigation
units (W)
Suggested Activities
Ideas/Concepts/Skill
Learning Outcomes
Unit :
Suggested Activities
Discussion (W)
Power Point Presentation (W)
Field visit (W)
Preparation of herbarium (I)
Collection of live specimens (I)
Notes
Herbarium
Insect box
Notes
Exercise
Assessment
( periods)
Charts
Discussion (W)
Class test
Animated CDs (W)
Exercise
Familiarisation with different
formulations (W)
Power point presentation (W)
Familiarisation of E-crop doctor from
websites (G)
Visit to pesticide shop (W)
Preparation of botanical pesticides and
fungicides (G)
Familiarisation of plant protection
equipments- working and maintenance
(G)
Setting up of crop diagnostic centres
in school (W)
Ideas/Concepts/Skill
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Live specimens
Productivity calculation
Visit to observatory
Geotextiling
Strip cropping
Cultivation of vetiver
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Field application
Field visit
Working models
Field experience
Preparation of herbariums
OVERVIEW OF MODULE - 2
Crop Production Technology
The second module Crop Production Technology gives importance on
cultivation aspects of major crops of Kerala. This module imparts
capacity of crop production techniques including their latest trends.
Familiarization of different cropping systems including the Integrated
Farming System is also aimed at.
Expected Skills
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Hours
Classification of crops
Farming system
16
80
60
65
40
60
12
Total
340
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Learning Outcomes
Unit :
Suggested Activities
Ideas/Concepts/Skill
Module 2 :
Unit test
Vocational Diary,
Model preparation
Practical Record
Quiz
Unit test
Vocational Diary
Practical Record
Presentation
Unit test
Vocational Diary
Practical Record
Model preparation
Quiz
Vocational Diary
Practical Record
Table preparation
Assessment
( periods)
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Learning Outcomes
Unit :
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Ideas/Concepts/Skill
Module 2 :
CDs(CTCRI) (W)
General Discussion (W)
Group discussion (G)
Field visit (W)
Seminar (I)
Planting in trays at school (G)
Interaction with cassava cultivators
(G)
Mapping (G)
General Discussion (W)
CDs (W)
PPT (W)
Group Discussion (G)
Debate (G)
Map of Kerala showing rice research
stations (W)
Interaction with Rice Growers (G)
Field visit (W)
Demonstration (G)
Specimen Collection Album (I)
Field visit (W)
Suggested Activities
Unit test
Quiz
Vocational diary
Practical Record
Collection
Herbarium
Album
Viva voce
Quiz
Unit test
Vocational diary
Seminar report
Exercise
Assessment
( periods)
Learning Outcomes
Unit :
Record
Vocational diary
Presentation
Vocational diary
Quiz
Unit test
Table preparation
Quiz
Vocational diary
Herbarium
Assessment
( periods)
Suggested Activities
Ideas/Concepts/Skill
Module 2 :
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Learning Outcomes
Unit :
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Ideas/Concepts/Skill
Module 2 :
Suggested Activities
Quiz
Vocational diary
Presentation
Assignment
Viva voce
Quiz
Unit test
Seminar,
paper cuttings
Assignment
Practical records
Viva voce
Exercise
Assessment
( periods)
Learning Outcomes
Unit :
Ideas/Concepts/Skill
Module 2 :
Suggested Activities
Quiz
Vocational diary
Assignment
Paper cuttings
Assessment
( periods)
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Learning Outcomes
Unit :
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Ideas/Concepts/Skill
Module 2 :
Suggested Activities
Quiz
Assignment
Unit test
Practical Record
Vocational diary
Quiz
Vocational diary
Unit test
Assignment
Practical Record
Viva voce
Exercise
Assessment
( periods)
Learning Outcomes
Unit :
Ideas/Concepts/Skill
Module 2 :
Quiz
Vocational diary
Assignment
Practical record
Assessment
Quiz
Vocational diary
Practical record
Poster preparation
Quiz
General discussion using chart (W)
Vocational diary
Video show (W)
Poster preparation
PPT (G)
Field visit (W)
Field work (G)
Suggested Activities
( periods)
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Quiz
Vocational diary
Presentation
Practical record
Quiz
Vocational diary
Presentation
Practical record
Assessment
( periods)
Quiz
Vocational diary
Poster presentation
Suggested Activities
Learning Outcomes
Unit :
Ideas/Concepts/Skill
Module 2 :
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Specimen Collection
Seed Collection
Interview
Field visit
Preparation of herbariums
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Rubber tapping
Hours
200
80
40
20
TOTAL
340
Hours
200
60
Organic certification
40
40
TOTAL
340
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AGRI-FIELD TECHNIQUES
Name of Unit
Agrometeorology
Meteorology
Agrometeorology
Suggested Activities
General Discussion-led by the teacher based on the following
discussion points
Points to be discussed
Multimedia presentation-displays the ppt related to meteorologyfactors influencing and the difference between weather and climate and
their importance in plant growth.
Consolidation
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Assessment
Concept 2
Activity suggested
Group discussion based on weather &climate.
Points to be discussed
Maritime-
Assessment
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Concept 3
Microclimate
Activity suggested
Group discussion - Teacher divides students into groups, displays the
points to be discussed.
Points to be discussed
Evaporation of water bodies due to sun rays will again make the
atmosphere cool due to condensation of water vapour.
When infrared rays from the sun reach the earth and reflect back.
It gets trapped by the gases (CO2, SO2 etc.) present in the
atmosphere. Hence the atmospheric temperature and
subsequently the room temperature rises up.
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The size of the plot must be 55m in North South Direciton and 36m
in East West Direction
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Concept 5
Weather forecasting
Activity suggested
General discussion
Points to be discussed
General public
Airlines
Agriculture
Weather forecasting
Defence service
The prediction of weather for the next few days to follow is called
weather forecasting
Purpose or beneficiary.
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Points to be discussed
The facilitators initiates a discussion on automated weather stations.
Concept 7
nearby farming
Consolidation
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Assessment
Repocitory of CE
Process
Assessment
Participation in
group discusion
Portfolio
Assessment
Unit
Assessment
Presentation of
Quiz competition
Assignment Report Written
of Group discussion
examination
CE Questions
1.
2.
3.
4.
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10
10
11
12
Grow bag
25
13
Hygrometer
14
Steel rack
15
Drum (250L)
16
17
Tiller (Model)
18
Seeder(Model)
19
Transplanter(Model)
20
Chain saw
21
Augur
5 kg
22 Power sprayer
23
Coconut Climber
24
Telescope harvester
25
Pedal pump
26
27
25
28
Budding knife
25
29
Grafting knife
25
30
Secateur (falcon)
31
Pots (Small )
25
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32
Pots (Medium )
20
33
Pots (Large )
15
34
Hand cultivator
10
35
Hand fork
10
36
Hand rake
37
Land mower
38
Hole digger
39
Rose can
40
Garden shear
10
41
Japanese hoe
42
Trench hoe
43
Spade
10
44
Kunthali
45
Axe
46
Pick axe
47
Dibbler
48
Pruning saw
49
Pruning knife
50
Insect traps
51
Hand nets
25
52
Wind vane
53
Cup anemometer
54
Stevenson screen
55
Rain gauge
56
Cultivator(model)
57
58
Thresher (model)
59
Winnower(model)
60
Combined Harvster(model)
61
Tractor (model)
62
Seeder(model)
63
Transplanter(model)
64
Rotovator(model)
65
66
Charts
10
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67
Models
68
Sprinkler
69
Drip
70
Portrays
30
71
Thermometer
72
Barometer
73
Barograph
74
Sunshine recorder
75
Pan evaporimeter
76
Iron pan
10
77
Rubber basket
10
78
79
80
Leveller (Model)
81
Hand Trowel
82
83
Hand Showel
10
84
Sickle
25
85
Bill hook
86
Felling knife
87
88
89
Petridishes
25
90
Germination tray
10
91
10
92
Hammer
93
Country trap
94
Wonder trap
95
96
Killing bottles
25
97
Setting board
25
98
Setting box
25
99
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5 set
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Vermiculite
10kg
Perlite
10kg
Vermicompost
10kg
Formalin
Urea
As per requirements
Super phosphate
As per requirements
Ammonium Sulphate
As per requirements
Mussoriephos
As per requirements
MOP
As per requirements
10
Factomphos
As per requirements
11
17:17:17 complex
As per requirements
12
10:5:20 Mixture
As per requirements
13
7:10:5 Mixture
As per requirements
14
Rose mixture
5kg
15
Garden mixture
3kg
16
Bone meal
5kg
17
Sterameal
5kg
18
Oil cakes
10kg
19
Propagation media
20
Red earth
21
Sand
As per requirements
22 FYM
As per requirements
3L
As per requirements
500kg
23
Spagnum moss
10kg
24
Charcoal
5kg
25
Coir dust
5kg
26
Liming materials
As per requirements
27
Lime
As per requirements
28
Dolomite
As per requirements
29
Gypsum
As per requirements
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30
Biofertilizers
As per requirements
31
Other items
As per requirements
32
Spawn
5kg
33
Straw
As per requirements
34
Polytube
10kg
35
Kora cloth
30m
36
Paraffin wax
2kg
37
Cotton
1kg
38
Coir
10kg
39
1kg
40
GI wire
10kg
41
Tobacco
2kg
42
Bar soap
10no
43
Chemicals
As per requirements
44
Copper sulphate
As per requirements
45
Ammonium carbonate
As per requirements
46
Neem kernel
As per requirements
47
Neem oil
As per requirements
48
49
Pottasium ferrocyanide
50
Chloroform
As per requirements
51
Insecticide
As per requirements
52
Fungicide
As per requirements
53
Herbicide
As per requirements
54
Rodenticide
As per requirements
55
Acaricide
As per requirements
56
Antibiotics
As per requirements
57
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250gm each
1kg
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2.
3.
4.
Razia Akbar (Tr) 2000. Muskha Dar Fauni Falahat (The art of
agriculture). Agri History Bulletin No. 3. Asian Agri. History
foundation, Secundrabad.
5.
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8.
Choudhary, S.L., Sharma, G.S. and Nene, Y.L. 2000. Ancient and
medievel history of Indian agriculture and its relevance to
sustainable agriculture in the 21st century. Proceedings of the
summem school held from 28 May to 17 June 1999. Rajasthan
College of Agriculture, Udaipur, India
9.
10.
Krshipaddam- Dr R.Heli
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Bose, T.K., S.K. Mitra and D. Sanyal 2001, Fruits : Tropical and
Subtropical (2 volumes) Naya Udyog, Calcutta.
25.
Bose, T.K., S.K.Mitra, A.A. Farooqi and M.K. Sadhu (Eds) 1999.
Tropical Horticulture Vol.1. Naya Prokash, Calcutta.
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Mitra, S.K., T.K. Bose and D.S. Rathore. 1991. Temperate fruits.
Horticulture and allied Publishers, Calcutta.
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WEBSITES:
1.
2.
www.keralaagriculture.gov.in/
3.
html/institution/insti.html
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5.
6.
www.imd.gov.in/section/hydro/distrainfall/kerala/html
(Indian Meteorological Department -IMD)
7.
www.imdtvm.gov.in
8.
www.imd.gov.in/section/nhac/dynamic/monsoon_frame.html
9.
www.keralastat.com/meteorologicaldata/22/rainfall/238/
stat.aspx
10.
www.automaticweatherstation.com/index.html
11.
www.tnau.ac.in Agritechportal
12.
www.sietkerala.gov.in
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