Tr-Sugarcane Production NC II
Tr-Sugarcane Production NC II
SUGARCANE PRODUCTION NC II
SUGARCANE PRODUCTION NC II
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SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS
Basic Competencies 3 - 19
Common Competencies 20 - 28
Core Competencies 29 - 60
SECTION 3 TRAINING ARRANGEMENT 61-133
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 137
TESDA-QSO-SOP-01-F08
TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR
SUGARCANE PRODUCTION NC II
Sugarcane Planter
Sugarcane Farmer
Sugarcane Propagator
Harvester
This section gives the details of the contents of the basic, common and core units of
competency required in SUGARCANE PRODUCTION NC II.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to gather, interpret and convey information in
response to workplace requirements.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
elaborated in the Range of KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
Variables
1. Obtain and convey 1.1 Specific and relevant Effective Follow simple spoken
workplace information is accessed communication language
information from appropriate sources Different modes of Perform routine
1.2 Effective questioning, communication workplace duties
active listening and Written following simple
speaking skills are used to communication written notices
gather and convey Organizational Participate in
information policies workplace meetings
1.3 Appropriate medium is Communication and discussions
used to transfer information procedures and Complete work
and ideas systems related documents
1.4 Appropriate non- verbal Technology Estimate, calculate
communication is used relevant to the and record routine
1.5 Appropriate lines of enterprise and the workplace measures
communication with individual’s work Ability to relate to
supervisors and colleagues responsibilities people of social range
are identified and followed in the workplace
1.6 Defined workplace Gather and provide
procedures for the location information in
and storage of information response to
are used workplace
1.7 Personal interaction is requirements
carried out clearly and
concisely
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Appropriate sources 1.1. Team members
1.2. Suppliers
1.3. Trade personnel
1.4. Local government
1.5. Industry bodies
2. Medium 2.1. Memorandum
2.2. Circular
2.3. Notice
2.4. Information discussion
2.5. Follow-up or verbal instructions
2.6. Face to face communication
3. Storage 3.1. Manual filing system
3.2. Computer-based filing system
4. Forms 4.1. Personnel forms
4.2. Telephone message forms
4.3. Safety reports
5. Workplace 5.1. Face to face
interactions 5.2. Telephone
5.3. Electronic and two-way radio
5.4. Written including electronic, memos, instruction and forms,
non-verbal including gestures, signals, signs and diagrams
6. Protocols 6.1. Observing meeting
6.2. Compliance with meeting decisions
6.3. Obeying meeting instructions
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to
identify role and responsibility as a member of a team.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
elaborated in the Range of KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
Variables
1. Describe team 1.1 The role and objective Communication Communicate
role and scope of the team is identified process appropriately,
from available sources Team structure consistent with the
of information Team roles culture of the
1.2 Team parameters, Group planning workplace
reporting relationships and decision
and responsibilities are making
identified from team
discussions and
appropriate external
sources
2. Identify own 2.1 Individual role and Communication Communicate
role and responsibilities within process appropriately,
responsibility the team environment Team structure consistent with the
within team
are identified Team roles culture of the
2.2 Roles and responsibility Group planning workplace
and decision
of other team members
making
are identified and
recognized
2.3 Reporting relationships
within team and external
to team are identified
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Role and objective of 1.1. Work activities in a team environment with enterprise or
team specific sector
1.2. Limited discretion, initiative and judgment maybe
demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a team
environment
2. Sources of 2.1. Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures
information 2.2. Job procedures
2.3. Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and
instructions
2.4. Organizational or external personnel
2.5. Client/supplier instructions
2.6. Quality standards
2.7. OHS and environmental standards
3. Workplace context 3.1. Work procedures and practices
3.2. Conditions of work environments
3.3. Legislation and industrial agreements
3.4. Standard work practice including the storage, safe handling
and disposal of chemicals
3.5. Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality guidelines
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in
promoting career growth and advancement.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT
elaborated in the Range of KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
Variables
1. Integrate 1.1 Personal growth and Work values and Appropriate
personal work plans are pursued ethics (Code of practice of
objectives with towards improving the Conduct, Code of personal hygiene
organizational qualifications set for the Ethics, etc.) Intra and
goals profession Company policies Interpersonal skills
1.2 Intra- and interpersonal Company Communication
relationships are operations, skills
maintained in the course procedures and
of managing oneself standards
based on performance Fundamental
evaluation rights at work
1.3 Commitment to the including gender
organization and its goal sensitivity
is demonstrated in the Personal hygiene
performance of duties practices
2. Set and meet 2.1 Competing demands are Work values and Appropriate
work priorities prioritized to achieve ethics (Code of practice of
personal, team and Conduct, Code of personal hygiene
organizational goals and Ethics, etc.) Intra and
objectives. Company policies Interpersonal skills
2.2 Resources are utilized Company Communication
efficiently and effectively operations, skills
to manage work procedures and Managing goals
priorities and standards and time
commitments Fundamental
2.3 Practices along rights at work
economic use and including gender
maintenance of sensitivity
equipment and facilities Personal hygiene
are followed as per practices
established procedures Time management
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Evaluation 1.1 Performance Appraisal
1.2 Psychological Profile
1.3 Aptitude Tests
2. Resources 2.1 Human
2.2 Financial
2.3 Technology
2.3.1 Hardware
2.3.2 Software
3. Trainings and career 3.1 Participation in training programs
opportunities 3.1.1 Technical
3.1.2 Supervisory
3.1.3 Managerial
3.1.4 Continuing Education
3.2 Serving as Resource Persons in conferences and
workshops
4. Recognitions 4.1 Recommendations
4.2 Citations
4.3 Certificate of Appreciations
Commendations
4.6 Awards
4.7 Tangible and Intangible Rewards
5. Licenses and/or 5.1 National Certificates
certifications 5.2 Certificate of Competency
5.3 Support Level Licenses
5.4 Professional Licenses
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required to comply with
regulatory and organizational requirements for
occupational health and safety.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the Range
of Variables
1. Identify hazards and 1.1 Safety regulations OHS procedures Practice of
risks and workplace safety and practices and personal hygiene
and hazard control regulations Hazards/risks
practices and Personal hygiene identification and
procedures are practices control skills
clarified and Hazards/risks Interpersonal skills
explained based on identification and Communication
organization control skills
procedures Organization
1.2 Hazards/risks in the safety and health
workplace and their protocol
corresponding Safety
indicators are consciousness
identified to minimize Health
or eliminate risk to consciousness
co-workers,
workplace and
environment in
accordance with
organization
procedures
1.3 Contingency
measures during
workplace accidents,
fire and other
emergencies are
recognized and
established in
accordance with
organization
procedures
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Safety regulations May include but are not limited to:
1.1 Clean Air Act
1.2 Building code
1.3 National Electrical and Fire Safety Codes
1.4 Waste management statutes and rules
1.5 Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Standards
1.6 DOLE regulations on safety legal requirements
1.7 ECC regulations
2. Hazards/Risks May include but are not limited to:
2.1 Physical hazards – impact, illumination, pressure, noise,
vibration, temperature, radiation
2.2 Biological hazards - bacteria, viruses, plants, parasites,
mites, molds, fungi, insects
2.3 Chemical hazards – dusts, fibers, mists, fumes, smoke,
gasses, vapors
2.4 Ergonomics
2.4.1 Psychological factors – over exertion/ excessive
force, awkward/static positions, fatigue, direct
pressure, varying metabolic cycles
2.4.2 Physiological factors – monotony, personal
relationship, work out cycle
3. Contingency May include but are not limited to:
measures 3.1 Evacuation
3.2 Isolation
3.3 Decontamination
3.4 (Calling designed) emergency personnel
4. PPE May include but are not limited to:
4.1 Mask
4.2 Gloves
4.3 Goggles
4.4 Hair Net/cap/bonnet
4.5 Face mask/shield
4.6 Ear muffs
4.7 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
4.8 Anti-static suits
5. Emergency-related 5.1 Fire drill
drills and training 5.2 Earthquake drill
5.3 Basic life support/CPR
5.4 First aid
5.5 Spillage control
5.6 Decontamination of chemical and toxic
5.7 Disaster preparedness/management
EVIDENCE GUIDE
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to perform safety measures effectively and
efficiently. It includes identifying areas, tools, materials,
time and place in performing safety measures.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
elaborated in the Range of
Variables
1. Determine 1.1 Work tasks are Different work tasks Identifying work
areas of identified in line with in farm operations tasks in farm
concern for farm operations Place and time for operations
safety 1.2 Place for safety implementation of Determining
measures measures are safety measures place and time
determined in line Different hazards in for
with farm operations the workplace implementation
1.3 Time for safety Types of tools, of safety
measures are materials and outfits measures
determined in line Preparation of tools, Reading labels,
with farm operations materials and outfits manuals and
1.4 Appropriate tools, other basic
materials and safety
outfits are prepared information
in line with job Identifying
requirements effective/
functional tools,
materials and
outfit
Preparing tools,
materials and
outfits
Discarding
defective tools,
and materials
2. Apply 2.1 Tools and materials are Uses and functions Using tools and
appropriate used according to of tools materials in the
safety specifications and Outfits and how to workplace
measures procedures wear it. Wearing of
2.2 Outfits are worn Expiration/shelf life outfits
according to farm of materials Observing
requirements Proper disposal of expiration/shelf
expired materials life of materials
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Work tasks Work task may be selected from any of the
subsectors:
1.1 Crop Production
1.2 Post-harvest
1.3 Agri-marketing
1.4 Farm Equipment
2. Place 2.1 Stock room/storage areas/warehouse
2.2 Field/farm/orchard
3. Time 3.1 Fertilizer and pesticides application
3.2 Feed mixing and feeding
3.3 Harvesting and hauling
4. Tools, materials and 4.1 Tools
outfits 4.1.1 Wrenches
4.1.2 Screw driver
4.1.3 Pliers
4.2 Outfit
4.2.1 Masks
4.2.2 Gloves
4.2.3 Boots
4.2.4 Overall coats
4.2.5 Hat
4.2.6 Eye goggles
5. Emergency procedures 5.1 Location of first aid kit
5.2 Evacuation
5.3 Agencies contract
5.4 Farm emergency procedures
6. Hazards 6.1 Chemical
6.2 Electrical
6.3 Falls
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
LEMENT Italicized terms are REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the
Range of Variables
1. Select and use 1.1 Appropriate farm Types and uses of Identifying farm tools
farm tools tools are identified farm tools for the work
according to Characteristics of Checking the
requirement/use functional tools conditions of tools
1.2 Farm tools are Checking tools for Reporting defective
checked for faults defects/faults tools
and defective Segregation and Using tools
tools reported in reporting defective
accordance with tools
farm procedures Uses of tools
1.3 Appropriate tools
are safely used
according to job
requirements and
manufacturers
conditions
2. Select and 2.1 Identify Types and Identifying
operate farm appropriate farm operations of farm appropriate farm
equipment equipment equipment equipment for the
2.2 Instructional Standards operating work
manual of the procedures of farm Reading
farm tools and equipment instructional manual.
equipment are Instructional manual Conducting pre-
carefully read of equipment operation check-up
prior to operation Pre-operation check- 2.4Identifying
2.3 Pre-operation up faults/defects of farm
check-up is Equipment equipment
conducted in line Specification Reporting on
with Procedures in defective farm
manufacturers calibrating and use equipment
manual of equipment Operating farm
2.4 Faults in farm Equipment faults equipment
equipment are identification and Following safety
identified and reporting procedures.
reported in line
Operation of
with farm
equipment
procedures
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Farm equipment 1.1 Engine
1.2 Pumps
1.3 Generators
1.4 Sprayers
2. Farm tools 2.1 Sickle
2.2 Cutters
2.3 Weighing scales
2.4 Hand tools
2.5 Measuring tools
2.6 Garden tools
3. Pre-operation check-up 3.1 Tires
3.2 Brake fluid
3.3 Fuel
3.4 Water
3.5 Oil
3.6 Lubricants
3.7 Battery
EVIDENCE GUIDE
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to perform basic workplace calculations.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the Range of
Variables
1. Perform 1.1 Job requirements are Job Identifying job
estimation identified from written requirements/labor requirements/labor
or oral needs Estimating quantities
communications Calculation of of materials and
1.2 Quantities of quantities of resources required
materials and materials and Estimating time for
resources required to resources required job completion
complete a work task Calculation of time Performing basic
are estimated for job completion calculation
1.3 The time needed to Preparation of Compute
complete a work estimate report percentage
activity is estimated Basic mathematical Convert English to
1.4 Accurate estimate for operations metric systems of
work completion are Percentage and measurement
made ratios Preparing estimate
1.5 Estimate of materials Unit Conversion report
and resources are
reported to
appropriate person
2. Perform basic 2.1 System and units of Four basic Compute bill of
workplace measurement to be mathematical materials
calculation followed are operation Compute project
ascertained System and units of cost
2.2 Calculation needed to measurement
complete work tasks Fraction, percentage
are performed using and ratio
the four basic Material take-off
mathematical Materials costing
operation
2.3 Calculate whole
fraction, percentage
and mixed when are
used to complete the
instructions
2.4 Number computed is
checked following
work requirements
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Four basic mathematical 1.1 Addition
operation 1.2 Subtraction
1.3 Multiplication
1.4 Division
2. System of measurement 2.1 English
2.2 Metric
3. Units of measurement 3.1 Area
3.2 Volume
3.3 Weight
3.4 Length
EVIDENCE GUIDE
CORE COMPETENCY
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to select
sugarcane nursery site and perform nursery operations including
preparation and handling of planting materials, land preparation,
planting and replanting, crop care, and cutback operation (stalk
cutting). This includes both the formal and non-formal nursery
operations.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
ELEMENTS Italicized terms are REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the Range
of Variables
1. Select nursery 1.1 Site inspection is Site selections Measuring area using
site conducted based o Topography staking method
on established o Site inspection Conducting site
farm practices. procedures inspection
1.2 Soil samples are Nursery site Preparing inspection
gathered for requirements (land report
laboratory analysis area, drainage and Identifying soil type
in accordance water source) Collecting soil samples
with standard Land area Packing and labeling soil
procedures. measurement samples
1.3 Selected site is Preparation of site Transporting soil
secured based on inspection report samples to the
nursery Soil sample collection laboratory
requirements. procedure Preparing securing
Correct amount of soil materials
sample Preparing bill of
Location of soil materials
samples Securing nursery site
Crops planted
Soil moisture
Proper labeling
Handling soil sample
for analysis
Soil nutrients
Calculation of soil
samples collected
Sample label
OSHS practices
Nursery site securing
procedures
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Site inspection Site inspection includes:
1.1 Site visitation
1.2 Verifying size of the area
1.3 Verifying presence of nursery farm requirements
2. Nursery requirements Nursery requirements include:
2.1 Water source
2.2 Topography
2.3 Drainage
2.4 Soil type
2.5 Accessibility (transport)
2.6 Distance to the proposed or existing sugarcane
plantation site
2.7 Demand of planting materials
3. Tools, farm implements and Tools, farm implements and equipment may include,
equipment but not limited to:
3.1. Tools:
3.1.1 Digging tools
3.1.2 Cane cutting tools
3.1.3 Measuring tools
3.1.4 Soil auger
3.1.5 Cane knife
3.1.6 Ruler
3.2. Farm implements and equipment:
3.2.1 Water pumps
3.2.2 Sub-soiler/Ripper
3.2.3 Plow (Disc/Moldboard)
3.2.4 Disc harrow
3.2.5 Furrower
3.2.6 Leveler/grader
3.2.7 Mechanical planter
3.2.8 Cultivators/Weeder/cut-away/inter-row
3.2.9 Trash rake
3.2.10 Irrigation system and parts
3.2.11 Fertilizer/lime applicator
3.2.12 Shredder/Mulcher
3.2.13 Trailer
3.2.14 Sprayer
3.2.15 Standing manual rain gauge
3.2.16 Tractors
3.2.17 Hauling trucks
3.2.18 Bull carts
3.2.19 Carabao
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
to conduct activities related to land preparation and planting
of sugarcane. These include soil sampling, land preparation,
liming, furrowing, preparation and handling of planting
materials, field lay-out, basal fertilization, planting and
replanting and use of tools and equipment.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the Range
of Variables
1. Select 1.1 Site inspection is Site inspection Measuring site area
planting site conducted based on procedure and using staking
established farm techniques. methods
practices. Use of Global Conducting site
1.2 Soil samples are Positioning System inspections
gathered for (GPS) Preparing inspection
laboratory analysis in Agroclimatic report
accordance with requirements of Calibrating and
standard procedures. sugarcane using of GPS
1.3 Site is selected based Land area Collecting soil
on result of area measurements samples
suitability
Preparation of site Packing and labeling
1.4 Selected site is soil samples
inspection report
secured based on Bringing soil
farm requirements. OSHS practices samples to the
1.5 Limitation of the area Soil sampling laboratory
is assessed based on procedures and Estimating cost of
standards procedures techniques securing farm sites
Importance of soil Reporting the
sampling estimated cost
Number of sampling Securing selected
sites and soil sites
samples Assessing the
limitation of the area
Instructional manual
in soil sampling
Record keeping of
soil sample and
historical data
Selection of sites
based on area
suitability Drainage
o Topography
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Site inspection Site inspection includes:
1.1 Site visitation
1.2 Verifying size of the area
1.3 Verify area suitability
2. Area suitability Area suitability includes:
2.1 Drainage
2.2 Accessibility
2.3 Topography
2.4 Water source
2.5 Distance from the sugar mill
2.6 Labor supply
2.7 Soil type
2.8 Peace and order
2.9 Soil productivity
3. Tools, materials Tools, materials, equipment and machinery include but are
equipment and not limited to the following:
machinery 3.1 Cane knife
3.2 Bolo/Scythe
3.3 Spade or shovel or soil auger
3.4 Hoe
3.5 Rake
3.6 Plastic pail
3.7 Soaking tank
3.8 Mixing container
3.9 Sacks
3.10 Weighing scale
3.11 Plastic bags
3.12 Measuring instruments
3.13 Writing materials
3.14 Planting materials
3.14.1 Canepoints
3.14.2 Micropropagated plantlets
3.15 Tractor and implements
3.16 Draft animals
4. Established criteria Established criteria include:
4.1 Kinds of planting materials
4.2 Varieties of planting materials
4.3 Adaptability of planting materials in the district.
5. Site improvement Site improvement program includes:
program 5.1. Reconditioning of the soil
5.2. Sloping agricultural land technology (SALT)
6. Debris Include but are not limited to the following:
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to manage the growth and development of
sugarcane in the plant crop. It also includes competencies
to perform cultivation, apply pest control measure, apply
fertilizer, carry out irrigation and drainage activities and
manage ratoon.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
REQUIRED
ELEMENT Italicized terms are REQUIRED SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
elaborated in the Range of
Variables
1. Perform 1.1 Machinery Efficient land Demonstrating
soil services are preparation negotiation with
cultivation sourced out machineries and service provider and
based on work service providers supplier
requirement Appropriate Estimating the
1.2 Tools and cultivation tools number of tools and
implements are and implements implements needed
prepared Cultivation Operating cultivation
according to procedures tools and implements
specific cultivation Soil type and Measuring the size of
practices condition the area that will be
1.3 Cultivation is Frequency of cultivated
conducted based cultivation Estimating the cost of
on recommended Knowledge and cultivation
cultural information on land Demonstrating
practices preparation cultivation practices
1.4 Workplace safety machineries
measures are Handling of
applied based on cultivation tools &
OSHS. implements
Cultural practices
for cultivation of
sugarcane
Number of farm
machinery
available
Cost of services
Number of tools
and implements
needed
Size of the area
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Cultivation Cultivation includes:
1.1 Manual
1.2 Mechanical
2. Cultural practices Cultural practices include:
2.1 Off barring
2.2 Hilling up
2.3 Ridge busting
2.4 Spike tooth harrowing (pakalas)
3. Pests Pests include but not limited to:
3.1 Weeds
3.2 Insects
3.3 Diseases
3.4 Rodents
3.5 Stray animals/Vertebrate pests
3.6 Nematodes
4. Pest control Pest control measures include but not limited to:
measures 4.1. Physical
4.2. Mechanical
4.3. Biological
4.4. Cultural
4.5. Chemical (biopesticide, synthetic)
4.6. IPM
4.7. Sanitation
5. Tools and Tools and materials include:
materials 5.1 Knapsack/ power sprayers
5.2 Fertilizer
5.3 Measuring cup
6. Fertilizers Fertilizers include the following:
6.1 Organic
6.2 Inorganic
7. Method of fertilizer Methods of fertilizer application include but are not limited
application to the following:
7.1 Basal
7.2 Sidedress
7.3 Topdress
7.4 Localized
7.5 Band
7.6 Foliar/Spray
7.7 Broadcast
7.8 Spot
7.9 Drill (tama)
8. Watering/irrigation Watering/irrigation include but not limited to:
8.1. Drip
8.2. Furrow
EVIDENCE GUIDE
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to perform manual harvest operations and
postharvest handling of canes. This unit also includes
proper use of tools and equipment required to perform
the activities.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
Italicized terms are REQUIRED
ELEMENT REQUIRED SKILLS
elaborated in the KNOWLEDGE
Range of
Variables
1. Perform pre – 1.1 Cane samples Methods of determining Examining the
harvest are gathered crop maturity morphological
operations and analyzed Procedures in gathering characteristics of a
using
stalk samples mature sugarcane
refractometer.
1.2 Crop maturity is Procedure in using the plan
identified brix refractometer Demonstrating
according to Appropriate harvesting proper juice
parameters tools and equipment extraction and
affecting
Uses and functions of determination of brix
physiological
harvesting tools and by using hand
growth and
physical equipment refractometer
indicators. Mechanical harvesting Demonstrating
1.3 Records of crop Type and uses of proper maintenance
agronomic harvesting machineries and repair of
history are harvesting tools
verified and Cane sampling
Physiologic and Estimating cost of
referenced for
maturity. morphological indicators acquisition, rent,
1.4 Harvesting of maturity repair and
tools, Sugarcane agronomy maintenance of
materials, and tools, materials and
(cane maturity)
machines and machineries
equipment are Laboratory analysis of
supplies Estimating quantity
prepared
according to Maintenance of of harvest relating to
work harvesting tools and capacity of
requirements equipment harvesting
1.5 Harvesting machinery
Requirement for
machinery
mechanized harvesting Demonstrating
services are negotiation with
sourced out Chronological age of
sugarcane
VARIABLE RANGE
1. Physiological Physiological growth includes the following:
growth 1.1 Uniform brix reading from the base, middle and top portions
of sugarcane stalks
1.2 Age of canes (date planted and expected date of harvest)
2. Physical indicators Physical indicators include the following:
2.1. Uniform yellowing of leaves
2.2. Shortening of top internodes
2.3. Decreasing number of leaves (10 and less)
2.4. Emergence of tassel (flowering)
2.5. Shiny stalk
3. Agronomic history Agronomic history includes the following:
3.1 Nursery source
3.2 Variety of plant
3.3 Planting calendar
3.3.1 Months after planting
3.3.2 Age at flower induction
3.3.3 Environmental condition before scheduled harvesting
3.3.4 Date of last fertilization (fertilizer application)
3.3.5 Date of last replanting
4. Harvesting tools, Harvesting tools, materials, and machines and equipment
materials, and may include the following:
machines and 4.1 Tools
equipment 4.1.1 Cane knives (espading, tabas)
4.1.2 Sharpening stone
4.1.3 Ladder
4.2 Machines and equipment
4.2.1 Mechanical harvester
4.2.2 Trailers
4.2.3 Hauling trucks
4.2.4 Bull carts and carabao
4.2.5 Cane loader
4.3 Materials
4.3.1 Binding materials
4.3.2 Sling
5. Records Records include the following:
5.1 Crop history
5.2 Farm calendar
5.3 Farm records
5.4 Production reports (tons cane, bags sugar, subsidies,
molasses, planter share)
5.5 Quedan
5.6 Trucking allowance
6. Cultural practices Cultural practices include the following:
6.1 No burning
EVIDENCE GUIDE
These standards are set to provide technical and vocational education and training
(TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to consider when
designing training programs for SUAGARCANE PRODUCTION NCII.
Course Description:
To accomplish the above, all units prescribed for this qualification must be
achieved.
Demonstrate Telephone
courtesy
o Types of individuals
o Role of leaders
Read:
o Time Management
Practice hazards/risks
identification and control
Unit of
Learning Outcome Learning Activities Assessment Nominal Duration
Competency Methodology
Method
1.Apply safety 1.1 Determine Identify work tasks in Lecture Written (Total-7 hrs)
measures in areas of farm operations Discussion examination 1 hr
farm concern for Incomplete Interview
operations safety worksheet Oral questioning
measures Power point Demonstration
presentation
Video presentation
Discuss safety Lecture Written 1 hr
measures in a Discussion examination
workplace during farm Incomplete Interview
operations worksheet Oral
Power point questioning
presentation Demonstration
Video presentation
Role playing
Explain farm Lecture Written 1 hr
operations situations Discussion examination
and period when to Incomplete Interview
observe safety worksheet Oral
Power point questioning
presentation Demonstration
Video presentation
Role playing
1.2 Apply Enumerate uses and Discussion Written (Total -11 hrs.)
appropriate functions of tools and Power point examination 1 hr
safety materials presentation Interview
measures Video presentation Oral
Demonstration questioning
Demonstration
Explain procedures of Discussion Written 1 hr
wearing personal Power point examination
protective equipment presentation Interview
Video presentation Oral
Incomplete questioning
worksheet
Unit of Assessment
Learning Outcome Learning Activities Methodology Nominal Duration
Competency Approach
1. Establish 1.1 Select nursery Discuss topography Lecture Written Exam (Total-16 hrs)
sugarcane site Identify nursery site Discussion Oral interview 9 hrs
nursery requirements PowerPoint Demonstration
Explain site presentation
inspection Video
procedures presentation
Compute area Field visit
Enumerate the Incomplete
parts of the worksheet
inspection report Actual
Measure area using Demonstration
staking method
Conduct site
inspection
Prepare inspection
report
Explain the Lecture Written Exam 2 hrs
importance of soil Discussion Oral interview
sampling PowerPoint Demonstration
Discuss the proper presentation
timing in collecting Field visit
soil samples Actual
List the steps in Demonstration
their proper order
involved in
collecting soil
samples
Explain the proper
handling of soil
samples
2. Plant 2.1 Select Explain site inspection Lecture Written exam (Total 35.5
sugarcane planting procedures and techniques Discussion Interview hrs)
materials Discuss agro-climatic Power point Demonstration 16 hrs
requirements of sugarcane, presentation Oral
such as topography, soil type Video questioning
and soil texture presentation
Describe different techniques Field visit
for measuring area Demonstration
Measure site area using Incomplete
staking methods worksheet
Conduct site inspections Hands-on
Prepare inspection report
Calibrate and use of GPS
Discuss soil sampling Lecture Written Exam 6 hrs
procedures and techniques Discussion Interview
Explain the importance of PowerPoint Demonstration
proper soil sampling presentation Oral
Discuss record keeping Actual Questioning
procedures Demonstration
Discuss OSHS practices in soil
sampling
collect soil samples
pack and label soil samples
bring soil samples to the
laboratory
Explain site selection
procedures
Discuss area suitability
Describe procedures in
accomplishing checklist for
areas suitability
2.2 Prepare Identify the tools, farm Lecture Written Exam (Total -
materials, implements and equipment Discussion Interview 11.5 hrs)
tools, farm including their functions PowerPoint Demonstration 2hr
implements Select tools, farm implements presentation Oral Questioning
and and equipment Actual
equipment State the importance of pre- Demonstration
operative checking of tools, farm
implements and equipment
State the importance of pre- Lecture Written Exam 3hrs.
operative checking of tools, farm Discussion Interview
implements and equipment PowerPoint Demonstration
Enumerate procedure for pre- presentation Oral Questioning
operative checking Demonstration
Discuss OSHS
Practice OSHS
Check tools, farm implements
and equipment and calibrate
weighing scale
Prepare inspection report
Identify worn out and corroded Lecture Written Exam 6.5 hrs.
tools and farm implements Discussion Interview
Explain proper disposal of worn PowerPoint Demonstration
out tools and farm implements presentation Oral Questioning
Discuss inventory procedures Demonstration
Explain treatment procedures
including OSHS
Segregate worn out and
corroded tools and farm
implements
Wear PPE
Treat corroded tools and farm
implements
Prepare inventory reports
3.Care for and 3.1 Perform Identify different Land Lecture Written Exam or (Total -23
maintain sugarcane cultivation preparation machineries Discussion Interview hrs)
plant and ratoon List service providers PowerPoint Demonstration 4 hrs
crops and suppliers Presentation with Oral
Determine Land Video Questioning
preparation machinery Presentation
capacity, efficiency and Field Visit
cost
Demonstrate negotiation
with service provider
and supplier
Discuss cultivation Lecture Written Exam & 8 hrs
practices Discussion Interview
Determine different Power point Demonstration
cultivation tools and Presentation with Oral
implements Video Questioning
Enumerate safety Presentation
precautions in preparing Field Visit
cultivation tools and
implements
List cultivation activities and
schedules
Estimate the number of
tools and implements
needed
Operate cultivation tools
and implements
3.3 Apply Explain the importance of Lecture Written Exam or (Total -28
fertilizer fertilizer to sugarcane Discussion Interview hrs)
Explain fertilizer Power point Demonstration 3 hrs
recommendation and Presentation with Oral
computation Video Presentation Questioning
Estimate fertilizer application hands on
rate
Identify the different types Lecture Written Exam & 5 hrs
and grades of fertilizers Discussion Interview
Discuss procedures in Power point Demonstration
selecting fertilizer Presentation with Oral
Compute for the cost of Video Presentation Questioning
fertilizers Visit supplier
Select the cheapest fertilizer
combination that will satisfy
the recommended rate
Record fertilizer expenditures
Identify different tools and Lecture Written Exam or 4 hrs
equipment used in fertilizer Discussion Interview
application Power point Demonstration
Discuss preparation of tool Presentation with Oral
and equipment including Video Presentation Questioning
OSHS Field Visit
Demonstrate pre-operation
procedure for Farm Animal-
Drawn applicator
Estimate the number of tools
and equipment needed for
fertilizer application
Prepare tools and other
equipment
3.4 Carry out Explain the importance of Lecture Written Exam or (Total -31
irrigation and soil moisture to the growth Discussion Interview hrs)
drainage and development of PowerPoint Demonstration 6 hrs
activities sugarcane Presentation with Oral
Discuss different soil Video Questioning
moisture determination Presentation
procedures Field Visit
Discuss soil sample Demonstration
collection techniques
Relate soil moisture and
crop appearance to
irrigation and drainage
requirements
Demonstrate the manual
method of determining soil
moisture
Use soil moisture tester
Discuss different types of Lecture Written Exam 9 hrs
irrigation Discussion & Interview
Relate soil moisture to PowerPoint Demonstration
frequency and duration of Presentation with Oral
irrigation based on soil Video Questioning
type and prevailing Presentation
conditions Field Visit
Illustrate a layout of an Demonstration
irrigation system hands on
Layout an irrigation
system
Demonstrate proper
operation of an irrigation
system
Estimate cost of irrigation
Prepare schedules for
irrigation
3.5 Manage Discuss the different Lecture Written Exam or (Total -19
ratoon stubble shaving Discussion Interview hrs)
methods PowerPoint Demonstration 5 hrs
Demonstrate harvesting Presentation with Oral
and stubble shaving Video Questioning
methods Presentation
Estimate the cost of Field Visit
different stubble
shaving methods
Record the cost of
different stubble
shaving methods
Explain trash farming in Lecture Written Exam or 7 hrs
ratoon Discussion Interview
Describe different PowerPoint Demonstration
methods of trash Presentation with Oral
farming Video Questioning
Discuss the benefits of Presentation
trash incorporation Field Visit
Identify the advantages
and disadvantages of
using decomposer
Estimate trash farming
cost
Record trash farming
cost
Prepare the field for
trash farming
1. The delivery of training shall adhere to the design of the curriculum. Delivery
shall be guided by the principles of competency-based TVET.
School/Institution- Based:
The SIT or OJT component may be considered optional for the trainees who
have had previous relevant work experience in the qualification for a period of
time considered as sufficient by the qualified trainer concerned as indicated in
the Training regulations.
Enterprise-Based:
Peer teaching/mentoring - is a training modality wherein fast learners are given the
opportunity to assist the slow learners.
SUGARCANE PRODUCTION NC II
Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25 trainees
for Sugarcane Production NC II.
FULL QUALIFICATION
NOTE: Access to and use of equipment /facilities can be provided through cooperative arrangements
or MOA with other partner- companies/institutions.
SUGARCANE PRODUCTION NC II
TOTAL
AREA IN GRAND TOTAL
SIZE IN AREA IN
SPACE REQUIREMENT SQ. AREA IN SQ.
METERS SQ.
METERS METERS
METERS
A. Building (permanent) 165
Student/Trainee 2.00 x 1.00 per 2.00 per 50.00
Working Space student/trainee student
The result of the institutional assessment may be considered as evidence for the
assessment for national certification.
4.1.2 Upon accumulation and submission of all the above COCs acquired, an
individual shall be issued the corresponding National Certificate signed
by the TESDA Director General. Certificates of Competency (COCs)
shall be issued to candidates who have been assessed as competent
in any of the above COCs (COC 1, COC 2, COC 3).
4.1.6 Re-assessment shall be focused only on the specific area/s where the
candidate has not satisfactorily achieved the required level of
competence AND must be undertaken within two (2) years during the
period of validity of the Training Regulations.
4.1.7 A candidate who fails the assessment for two (2) consecutive times shall
be advised to go through a refresher course before taking another
assessment.
For Trainer-Assessor
Holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate Level I (NTTC) in
Sugarcane Production NC II
Have at least two (2) years relevant industry experience for the
last five (5) years
Have assisted in the actual conduct of assessment to at least
two (2) candidates.
For Industry-Assessor
Holder of National Certificate in Sugarcane Production NCII
Holder of Certificate of Competency (COC) in Conduct
Competency Assessment under the Trainers Methodology
Level I (TM I)
Have at least two (2) years relevant industry experience for the
last five (5) years
Have assisted in the actual conduct of assessment to at least
two (2) candidates.
Respond to Use relevant Develop Team Work with Lead Small problems Solving
Workplace Workplace Team
Workplace technologies and Individual Others Team related to Techniques in
Communication Communication Environment
Communication work activities the Workplace
Practice
Develop and Use Plan and occupational
Practice basic Practice career
Demonstrate practice mathematical Organize health and
housekeeping professionalism
work values negotiation concepts and Work safety
procedures
skills techniques procedures
COMMON COMPETENCY
1. Brix- percent solids in the cane juice which roughly estimates sweetness in the
sugarcane as indicated by the refractometer.
6. Crop year- as used in the Philippine sugarcane industry, officially starts during
September of each year and ends on August of the next year.
7. Cutback canepoint – planting material derived from 5-6 month old canes with 2-3
well developed viable buds and usually taken from nurseries.
8. Drainage- removal of excess surface and ground water from the land by artificial
means to build up favourable conditions for plant growth.
9. Fertilizer- any substance or materials that can supply one or more of the essential
nutrients needed by the plants for normal growth.
10. Fertilizer (Inorganic)- any chemical or synthetic materials applied to the soil to
supply essential elements that are readily soluble and available to plants.
11. Fertilizer (Organic)- fertilizer originating from the remains of plants and animals and
animal wastes.
12. Green manure- leguminous crops grown and plowed under while still green for the
purpose of improving the physical condition and fertility of the soil.
13. Harrow- an implement used primarily for pulverizing and smoothing the soi.
18. Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM)- the combined use of organic or
natural and inorganic or chemical fertilizer aimed at reaching maximum economic
yield through a productive, sustainable, economical and environment-friendly and
socially acceptable production system,
19. Intercropping/interplanting- type of planting where one crop is planted more or less
systematically in between rows of another crop. The interplanted crop, called minor
crop does not in any way disturb the normal distance of planting of the major crop.
20. Irrigation- artificial application of water into the soil in order to provide sufficient
moisture at the level of the root zone to sustain the requirements of plant during their
growth period.
21. Juice extractor – pointed metallic pipe-like tool that is used to draw out juice from
the stalk for use in a refractometer.
23. LKg/Ha - sugar yield equivalent to 50 kilogram bag raw sugar per hectare
24. LKg/TC – sugar yield equivalent to 50 kilogram bag raw sugar per ton of cane
25. Manual harvesting – cutting of stalks close to the ground and top portion using cane
knives before piling and loading in cane cars or trucks.
26. Molasses- the thick, dark light brown syrup that is separated from raw sugar in sugar
processing.
27. Mechanical harvesting – mechanical cutting of millable stalks where the lower blade
of the harvester passes at the base while the upper blade cuts the top and cut stalks
are elevated by a roller, chopped into pieces and dropped into a trailer or truck going
with the harvester
30. Pests – any of the following which inflicts harm/damage on sugarcane plants:
diseases, insects, rats, nematodes and weeds.
32. Ratoon- emerging sugarcane shoots from the base of a harvested plant.
33. Ratooning – the practice of regrowing of canes from stubbles of previously harvested
sugarcane plants.
34. Refractometer- a device used in measuring the percent solids in the cane juice which
roughly estimates sweetness in the sugarcane.
35. Seed piece- vegetative part of the sugarcane plant used as planting materials.
38. Stubble shaving- when the exposed portion of the stubble or even a part of the
underground portion is cut or removed.
39. Sugar Central or Mill- a factory manufacturing centrifugal sugar from sugarcane and
does not include auxiliary factories such as refineries and distilleries.
40. Sugar, Centrifugal- any sugar, whether “A”, “B”, “C”, or “D” manufactured in the
centrifugal machines of a sugar mill, usually brown in color, which gives a polarization
of not less than 80 sugar degrees. It is also called brown or raw sugar.
41. Sugarcane HYV (High Yielding Varitety)- varieties developed with characteristics
and qualities, such as high in sucrose, resistance to pest and disease, time of
ripening, resistance to drought and water-logged areas, milling and clarification
qualities, and adaptability to soil and climatic conditions.
42. Sugarcane – a perennial tropical grass with tall short jointed stems from which sugar
is extracted. Scientifically known as Saccharum officinarum L., belonging to the
family Poaceae.
43. Sugarcane nursery – an area that is used for the multiplication of sugarcane
varieties for the production of good quality cutbacks canepoints
46. Topping – removal of the terminal portion of stalks of standing canes for use as
canepoints for planting
47. Top point –planting material obtained from the top portion of millable stalks
49. Trash mulching- or “trash farming” is the piling of trash in alternate rows or applying
them as a blanket cover.
50. Trichogramma – biocontrol agent that prevents the emergence of the larva or the
destructive stage of the borer, by parasitizing the eggs of the pest
51. Variety programming- refers to the planting of different cane varieties with different
characteristics to enable varieties to be harvested in the early and late milling periods.
This undertaking was also made possible through the collaborative project between
TESDA and Sugar Regulatory Administration.
THE TECHNICAL EXPERT PANEL (TEP)