TR - Aquaculture NC II
TR - Aquaculture NC II
TR - Aquaculture NC II
REGULATIONS
AQUACULTURE NC II
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY SECTOR
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AGRI-FISHERY SECTOR
AQUACULTURE NC II
Page/s
Section 1
AQUACULTURE NC II QUALIFICATION
Section 2
COMPETENCY STANDARDS
Basic Competencies
Common Competencies
Core Competencies
2 - 15
16 - 24
25 - 42
TRAINING STANDARDS
3.1.
Curriculum Design
3.2.
Training Delivery
3.3.
Trainee Entry Requirements
3.4.
List of Tools, Equipment and Materials
3.5.
Training Facilities
3.6.
Trainers Qualifications
3.7.
Institutional Assessment
43 - 49
50 - 51
51
52 - 54
55
55
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Section 3
Section 4
1
2 - 42
43 - 55
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COMPETENCY MAP
57
DEFINITION OF TERMS
58 - 60
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
61 - 62
AQUACULTURE NC II QUALIFICATION
BASIC COMPETENCIES
Participate in workplace communication
Work in a team environment
Practice career professionalism
Practice occupational health and safety procedures
COMMON COMPETENCIES
AGR321201
AGR321202
AGR321203
Code
AGR641301
AGR641302
AGR641303
AGR641304
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SECTION 2
COMPETENCY STANDARDS
These guidelines are set to provide the Technical Vocational Education and
Training (TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to
consider when designing training programs for AQUACULTURE NC II. These units
of competency are categorized into basic, common and core competencies.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
UNIT CODE
500311105
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
ELEMENT
1. Obtain and
convey
workplace
information
2. Participate in
workplace
meetings and
discussions
3. Complete
relevant work
related
documents
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Appropriate sources
RANGE
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
4. Forms
5. Workplace interactions
6. Protocols
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitudes
3. Underpinning Skills
4. Resource
Implications
5. Methods of
Assessment
6. Context of
Assessment
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY:
UNIT CODE
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UNIT DESCRIPTOR
ELEMENT
1. Describe team role
and scope
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
3. Work as a team
member
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Role and objective
of team
RANGE
1.1. Work activities in a team environment with
enterprise or specific sector
1.2. Limited discretion, initiative and judgement maybe
demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a
team environment
2. Sources of
information
3. Workplace context
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of
competency
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
1.6.
Reported outcomes
2.1.
Communication process
2.2.
Team structure
2.3.
Team roles
2.4.
3. Underpinning Skills
3.1.
4. Resource
Implications
2. Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitude
5. Methods of
Assessment
6. Context for
Assessment
4.1.
4.2.
5.2.
5.3.
6.1.
6.2.
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY:
UNIT CODE
500311107
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
ELEMENT
1. Integrate personal
objectives with
organizational goals
1.
2.
Maintain
3.1 Trainings and career opportunities are identified and
professional growth
availed of based on job requirements
and development
3.2 Recognitions are sought/received and demonstrated
as proof of career advancement
3.3 Licenses and/or certifications relevant to job and
career are obtained and renewed
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
RANGE
1. Evaluation
2. Resources
2.1 Human
2.2 Financial
2.3 Technology
2.3.1 Hardware
2.3.2 Software
4. Recognitions
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Recommendations
Citations
Certificate of Appreciations
Commendations
Awards
Tangible and Intangible Rewards
5. Licenses and/or
certifications
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
National Certificates
Certificate of Competency
Support Level Licenses
Professional Licenses
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1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge
3. Underpinning Skills
4. Resource
Implications
5. Methods of
Assessment
6. Context of
Assessment
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
UNIT CODE
500311108
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
ELEMENT
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
4. Maintain OHS
awareness
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
RANGE
1. Safety regulations
2. Hazards/Risks
3. Contingency
measures
4. PPE
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VARIABLE
RANGE
5. Emergency-related
drills and training
6. OHS personal
records
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
Medical/Health records
Incident reports
Accident reports
OHS-related training completed
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitude
3. Underpinning
Skills
3. Resource
Implications
4. Methods of
Assessment
5. Context for
Assessment
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COMMON COMPETENCIES
UNIT TITLE
UNIT CODE
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.
ELEMENT
1.
Determine areas of
concern for safety
measures
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
3.
Safekeep/dispose tools,
materials and outfit
3.1
3.2
3.3
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Work tasks
2. Place
3. Time
5. Emergency procedures
6. Waste materials
7. Hazards
RANGE
Work task may be selected from any of the following
sectors:
1.1 Aquaculture
1.2 Animal Production
1.3 Crop Production
1.4 Post-harvest
1.5 Agri-marketing
1.6 Farm Equipment
2.1 Animal pens, cages, barns
2.2 Fish ponds, cages
2.3 Stock room/storage areas/warehouse
2.4 Field/farm/orchard
3.1 Vaccination and medication period
3.2 Fertilizer and pesticides application
3.3 Feed mixing and feeding
3.4 Harvesting and hauling
3.5 Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting
3.6 Dressing, butchering and castration
4.1 Tools
4.1.1
Wrenches
4.1.2
Screw driver
4.1.3
Pliers
4.2 Materials
4.2.1
Bottles
4.2.2
Plastic
4.2.3
Bags
4.2.4
Syringe
4.3 Outfit
4.3.1
Masks
4.3.2
Gloves
4.3.3
Boots
4.3.4
Overall coats
4.3.5
Hat
4.3.6
Eye goggles
5.1 Location of first aid kit
5.2 Evacuation
5.3 Agencies contract
5.4 Farm emergency procedures
6.1 Animal manure
6.2 Waste water
6.3 Syringes
6.4 Unused farm chemicals e.g. pesticides,
chemicals, fertilizers
6.5 Expired reagents
6.6 Dead animals
7.1 Chemical
7.2 Electrical
7.3 Falls
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitudes
3. Underpinning
Skills
2.4 Maintenance
2.4.1 Regular check-up and repair of tools, materials
and outfit before and after use
3.1 Ability to recognize effective tools, materials and outfit
3.2 Ready skills required to read labels, manuals and other
basic safety information
4. Method of
Assessment
5. Resource
Implications
6. Context of
Assessment
6.1
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UNIT TITLE:
UNIT CODE:
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.
ELEMENT
1.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
3.
Perform preventive
maintenance
3.1
3.2
3.3
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Farm equipment
2. Farm tools
3. Pre-operation check-up
RANGE
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Engine
Pumps
Generators
Sprayers
Sickle
Cutters
Weighing scales
Hand tools
Measuring tools
Garden tools
Tires
Brake fluid
Fuel
Water
Oil
Lubricants
Battery
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitudes
2.3
2.4
Maintenance
2.4.1 Regular upkeep of equipments
2.4.2 Preventive maintenance skills
2.5
3.
Underpinning
Skills
4.
Method of
Assessment
5.
Resource
Implications
6.
Context of
Assessment
Values
2.5.1 Positive outlook towards work
2.5.2 Possesses pre-emptive/anticipatory skills
3.1
Ability to recognized defective farm equipment
3.2
Perform proper management practices of safety
measures
Competency in this unit must be assessed through:
4.1
Direct observation
4.2
Practical demonstration
4.3
Third Party Report
5.1
Service/operational manual of farm tools and equipment
5.2 Tools and equipment
5.3 Farm implements
6.1
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UNIT TITLE:
UNIT CODE:
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
perform basic workplace calculations.
ELEMENT
1.
Perform estimation
2.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1.1 Job requirements are identified from written or
oral communications
1.2 Quantities of materials and resources required to
complete a work task are estimated
1.3 The time needed to complete a work activity is
estimated
1.4 Accurate estimate for work completion are made
1.5 Estimate of materials and resources are reported
to appropriate person
2.1 Calculations to be made are identified according
to job requirements
2.2 Correct method of calculation identified
2.3 System and units of measurement to be
followed are ascertained
2.4 Calculation needed to complete work tasks are
performed using the four basic process of
addition, division, multiplication and subtraction
2.5 Calculate whole fraction, percentage and mixed
when are used to complete the instructions
2.6 Number computed in self checked and completed
for alignment
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
RANGE
1.
Calculations
1.1
1.2
1.3
Quantity of feeds
Amount of fertilizer
Amount of medicines
2.
Method of calculation
3.
System of measurement
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
3.1
3.2
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Ratio and proportion
English
Metric
4.
Units of measurement
4.1
4.2
4.3
Area
Volume
Weight
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency
2. Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitudes
2.3
3. Underpinning
Skills
Values
2.3.1 Safety consciousness
2.3.2 Time consciousness and management
2.3.3 Cost consciousness
2.3.4 Precision
3.1
Ability to perform basic calculation
3.2
Communicate effectively
4. Method of
Assessment
5. Resource
Implications
5.1
5.2
6. Context of
Assessment
6.1
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CORE COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
UNIT CODE
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to assist in
aquaculture operations including the preparation of tools and simple equipment and
performance of simple routine operations
ELEMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
2. Change water of
aquaculture facility
4. Prepare
aquaculture
facilities
5. Secure facilities
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
1. Tools
SCOPE
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Scoop nets
Basins
Buckets
Glassware
2. Simple
equipment
2.1 Pumps
2.2 Weighing scales
2.3 Thermometer
3. Aquaculture
facilities
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4. Method of water
exchange
4.1 Flow-through
4.2 Drain and fill
5. Predators
5.1 Birds
5.2 Frogs
5.3 Man
Dikes
Nets
Frames
Drainage system
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1. Critical Aspects of
Competency:
2. Underpinning
Knowledge and
Skills
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3. Underpinning Skills
4. Method of
Assessment
5. Resource
Implications
6. Context of
Assessment
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
UNIT CODE
AGR641302
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
ELEMENTS
1.
Evaluate site
1.1 Pond
1.1.1 Site is determined for suitability for a
specific aquaculture project based on
project standard
1.1.2 Soil is sampled using an Eckman Dredge
and analyzed for soil type to ascertain
water retention capacity such as clay:
loam ratio
1.1.3 Water resource is determined for volume
adequacy using flow rate meter or by
volume calibration technique.
1.1.4 Water quality for suitability is assessed for
common physico-chemical parameters
based on The Standard Methods in the
Analysis of Water and Wastewater.
1.1.5 Topography is measured using a transit
to establish the zero datum, level for
water supply and drainage system,
1.2 Pens and Cages
1.2.1 Water is analyzed for water current speed
using water current meter
1.2.2 Natural food is determined by plankton
sampling and microscopic examination to
establish the feeding requirement
1.2.3 Transparency is measured using a Secchi
disc to determine the suitable species to
culture.
1.2.4 Substrate is determined by using the
Eckman Dredge
1.2.5 Tide level of the area is read to establish
type of material and depth of facilities
1.3 Tank
1.3.1 Land area size and project budget is
determined to suite the size, shape and
materials to be used.
1.3.2 Water is sampled/analyzed using water
quality test instruments
1.3.3 Water adequacy is determined by water
flow rate translated to liters per minute
(lpm).
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2.
2.1 Pond
2.1.1 Area and depth of pond is in conformity
with project requirement and species to
be cultured
2.1.2 The number and size of compartments is
determined based on the available area
of the land
2.1.3 Dikes crown and base is confirmed
based on the tide level, typhoon and
flooding history of the area
2.1.4 The materials to be used are determined
based on production target and
capitalization
2.1.5 Markers,/strings are placed as guide to
the layout
2.1.6 Number of water pumps and well/water
resource to be used and its location is
determined
2.1.7 Other farm facilities are planned and laidout
2.2 Tanks
2.2.1 Area and depth of Tank should conform
with available site selected and species
to be cultured
2.2.2 The number and size of compartments is
determined based on the area of the land
2.2.3 The materials to be used are determined
based on production target and
capitalization
2.2.4 Markers,/strings are placed as guide to
the layout
2.2.5 Determine number of water pumps and
well/water resource to be used and
location
2.2.6 Other farm facilities are planned and
laid-out
2.3 Pens
2.3.1 Area and depth of facilities should
conform with available site selected
2.3.2 Materials for frame and type of net to
be used are determined based on the
site selected and species to be cultured
2.3.3 Materials are source for availability in
the area and cost is determined
2.3.4 Other farm facilities are planned and
laid-out
2.4 Cages
2.4.1
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2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
3.
2.4.5
3.1 Ponds
3.1.1 Construction resources (materials and
manpower) for ponds are prepared
3.1.2 Major and other support farm facilities
are installed
3.1.3 Equipment is positioned according to
enterprise requirement
3.2 Tanks
3.2.1 Construction resources (materials and
manpower) are prepared adequately
3.2.2 Lay-out of facilities are installed
3.2.3 Life support system is appropriately
installed
3.2.4 Equipment is appropriately positioned
3.3 Pens
3.3.1 Construction resources are prepared
including materials and manpower
3.3.2 Posts are positioned appropriately
3.3.3 Netting materials and attach floats and
sinkers are fabricated
3.3.4 Net are inspected for any damage
3.3.5 Set-up Net are st up to fit the frame
3.3.6 Bottom of net is placed in proper place
3.4 Cages
3.4.1 Construction resources including
materials and manpower are prepared
3.4.2 Posts are positioned according to
enterprise requirements
3.4.3 netting materials are fabricated and
attached to floats and sinkers
3.4.4 Net are inspected for damage
3.4.5 Net are set-up to fit the frame
3.4.6 Bottom of net is checked if it is in proper
place
3.4.7 Mooring system is checked accdg. to
industry requirements
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RANGE OF VARIABLE
VARIABLE
1.
Soil type
2.
Water resource
3. Species
4.
Life Support
5.
Pumps
6. Topography
7. Farm Facilities
8. Materials to be
used
RANGE
1.1 Clay
1.2 Loam
1.3 Sand
2.1 Shallow well
2.2 Irrigation
2.3 Natural waters (Lake, lagoon, impoundments, river)
3.1Tilapia
3.1 Milkfish
3.2Grouper
3.3Sea bass
3.4 Catfish
4.1 Aeration line
4.2 Water Line
4.3 Drainage Line
5.1 Electric
5.2 Diesel
5.3 Gasoline
6.1Flat
6.2Sloping
7.1Guardhouse
7.2Staff house
7.3Feed warehouse
8.1 Tanks
8.1.1 Cement
8.1.2 Fiberglass
8.1.3 Canvass
8.1.4 Plastic
8.2 Pens/Cages Frames
8.2.1 Bamboo
8.2.2 G.I. Pipe
8.2.3 PVC Pipes
8.3 Net Mesh
8.3.1 Size 22
8.3.2 Size 20
8.3.3 Size 17
8.3.4 Size 14
8.4 Pond
8.4.1 Cemented Dike
8.4.2 Plastic Lined
8.4.3 Earthen
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Competency
2.
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Knowledge and
Attitudes
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2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
Values
2.8.1 Positive attitude towards work
2.8.2 Possesses pre-emptive/anticipatory skills
3. Underpinning Skills
3.1 Sampled soil using Eckman Dredge and analyzed
soil type
3.2 Assessed water for suitability based on the
Standard Methods in the Analysis of water and
wastewater
3.3 Assessed water volume adequacy using current
flow or volumetric method
3.4 Established ground elevation using a transit
4. Method of
Competency in this unit must be assessed through:
Assessment
4.1 Direct observation of applicant to task and questions
related to underpinning knowledge
4.2 Third Party report
5. Resource Implications 5.1 All required supplies, materials and equipment
needed during design, construction and operations
of aquaculture facilities should be readily available
at the farm site
5.2 All workers involved in the aqua farm project must be
fully oriented and cautioned on the different specific
work activities of the project
5.3 Technical supervisors should have skills and ability in
the successful implementation of the work program
6. Context of
6.1 Direct observation and questioning
Assessment
6.2 Third party report
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
UNIT CODE
AGR641303
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
ELEMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1.
Prepare nursery ponds 1.1 Dry pond until cracking stage
1.2 Repaired & plowed the soil and dried again
1.3 Selected lime to be used and computed for amount
based on soil pH
1.4 Predator control is selected, amount computed and
applied
1.5 Selected fertilizer and computed amount of
application
1.6 Natural food is allowed to bloom
1.7 Aerators/agitators are set-up
2.
Stock fish in nursery
2.1 Water quality parameters i.e. D.O., Transparency,
pond
Nitrates, Ammonia and Temperature are determined
prior to stocking of fry
2.2 Determined amount of fry to be stocked
2.3 Assessed fry quality
2.4 Care was observed in handling, transporting and
stocking of fishes
3.
Perform feeding
3.1 Feeds are sourced, processed and stored properly
operations
3.2 Formulated feed is sampled and analyzed for feed
ration
3.3 Daily feed ration is computed
4.
Monitor good water
4.1 Water quality is maintained
quality
4.2 Water is changed regularly
4.3 Sustained the growth of natural food
5.
Perform common
5.1 Disease is periodically observed and monitored
disease monitoring and
5.2 Prevention and safeguard of disease and parasite
implement treatment
occurrence
5.3 Diseased or moribund fish is sampled and brought to
the laboratory for diagnosis based on symptoms
5.4 Appropriate treatment is determined
6.
Harvest and post
6.1 Timely scheduled harvest
harvest handling
6.2 Prepare supplies and materials required in the
harvest operation
6.3 Observe proper capture and handling procedure
during harvest so as to maintain good quality fish
fingerlings
6.4 Initiated proper conditioning, grading, counting,
packing and live fish handling/transport
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
1.
2.
VARIABLE
Limed
Fertilized
3.
Predator Control
4.
Aerators/agitato
rs
5.
Disease
6.
Symptoms
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
RANGE
Agricultural lime
Hydrated lime
Industrial lime
Chicken Manure
Urea
Ammonium phosphate
Combinations
Derris Roots (Tubli),
Tea Seed Cake,
Tobacco Dust,
Ammonium Sulfate.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
Ring/vortex blowers
Roots blower
Paddlewheel aerator
Airo2
Nutritional
Bacterial
Fungal
Parasitic
Viral
Environmental
Swirling
Swimming at surface
Non-feeding
Lethargic
Cottony growth
Lesions
Septicemia
Over production of mucous
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1.
Critical Aspects of
Competency
2.
Underpinning
Knowledge and
Attitudes
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Communication
2.2.1 Prepare and submit regular accomplishment
reports on all aqua farm activities
2.3
2.4
Drawings reading
2.4.1 Knowledgeable in reading, design lay-out and
systems of a nursery ponds
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3. Underpinning Skills
2.8
2.9
Maintenance
2.9.1 Regular upkeep of equipment and facilities
2.9.2 Preventive maintenance skills
2.10 Values
2.10.1 Positive outlook towards work
2.10.2 Possesses pre-emptive/anticipatory skills
3.1 Computed lime, fertilizer and predator control requirement
for pond application
3.2 Performed correct fish sampling procedures
3.3 Solved problems related to fish nursery operations
3.4 Used and maintained aquaculture tools and equipment
4. Method of Assessment
5. Resource Implications
6. Context of Assessment
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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :
UNIT CODE
AGR641304
UNIT DESCRIPTOR
:
This unit covers the knowledge and skills required
to perform fish or crustacean grow-out operations like the preparation of grow-out
facilities, stocking, undertake grow-out farming protocols and harvesting.
ELEMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1. Prepare grow-out
1.1 Ponds
facilities
1.1.1 Pond is dried
1.1.2 Eliminated predators by applying predator
control
1.1.3 Lime is applied to elevate soil pH
1.1.4 Fertilizer is applied
1.2 Pens and Cages
1.2.1 Frames are installed or set-up
1.2.2 Net Mesh are determined and fabricated into
cages and installed to the cage frame
1.3 Tanks
1.3.1 Tanks are cleaned, dried and disinfected
2. Stocking of
2.1 Fish/crustacean fingerlings are acclimatized for pH,
fingerlings
temperature and salinity
2.2 Fingerling quality is assessed
2.3 Fingerlings are released as schedule or at appropriate
time of the day
2.4 Maintained growth of natural food
3. Stock sampling
Procedures in stock sampling
3.1 Stock samples are weighed for ABW determination and
counting for survival estimates
3.2 Stock sampling are undertaken regularly
4. Perform feeding
4.1 Feeds are selected based on quality
operations
4.2 Feeds are sampled and analyzed periodically
4.3 Daily feed ration is computed and feed given are
recorded
5. Maintain good
5.1 Water quality is monitored using appropriate measuring
water quality
instruments according to the Standard Methods In The
Analysis Of Water And Wastewater
5.2 Optimum water quality is maintained by water exchange
and bio-manipulation
5.3 Amount of water changed was based on water quality
6. Perform common
6.1 Disease is observed and monitored through physical
disease diagnosis
appearance and behavioral patterns
and treatment
6.2 Infected fish is sampled and diagnosed
6.3 Treatment is identified and implemented
6.4 Prevention/safeguard against occurrences of viral,
bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases
7. Harvest stocks &
7.1 Pond and cages are seined
Post harvest
7.2 Cages are lifted
handling
7.3 Harvested fishes are packed and transported
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RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE
.1
Limed
1.1 Agri-Lime
1.2 Hydrated Lime
.2
Fertilized
.3
Appropria
te Measuring
instruments
.4
Predator
Control
.5
Disease
.6
Physical
appearance and
behavioral
patterns
RANGE
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Chicken Manure
Urea
Ammonium phosphate
Combinations
DO Meter
Thermometer
PH meter
Secchi Disc
Ammonia and Nitrate test Kits
Derris Roots (Tubli)
Tea Seed Cake
Tobacco Dust
Ammonium Sulfate.
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
Nutritional
Bacterial
Fungal
Parasitic
Viral
Environmental
Swirling
Swimming at surface
Non-feeding
Lethargic
Cottony growth
Lesions
Septicemia
Over production of mucous
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
1.
Critical Aspects
of Competency
2.
Underpinning
Knowledge and
Skills
2.7
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3.
Underpinning
Skills
4.
Method of
Assessment
5.
Resource
Implications
6.
Context of
Assessment
2.8
2.9
Maintenance
2.10.1 Regular upkeep of equipments and facilities
2.9.2 Preventive maintenance skills
2.10 Values
2.10.1 Positive outlook towards work
2.10.2 Possesses pre-emptive/anticipatory skills
3.1 Prepared facilities properly
3.2 Performed correct fish stocking procedures
3.3 Maintained growth of natural food
3.4 Performed fish sampling fish weekly
3.5 Computed ration
3.6 Monitored water quality parameters
3.7 Common diseases were diagnosed and treated
3.8 Used and maintained aquaculture tools and
equipment
Competency in this unit will be assessed through:
4.1 Direct observation and questions
4.2 Third party report
5.1 All supplies, materials and equipment needed during
design, construction and operations of aquaculture
farms should be readily available at the farm site
5.2 All workers involved in the aqua farm project must be
fully oriented and cautioned on the different specific
work activities of the project
5.3 Technical supervisors should have skills and ability in
the successful implementation of work program
activities
6.1 Competency maybe assessed in the workplace or in a
simulated workplace setting
6.2 Assessment shall be done while tasks are undertaken
either individually or as part of a team under limited
supervision
6.3 Third party report
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CURRICULUM DESIGN
NC Level: NC II
1,276 Hours
Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable skills and
attitudes of aquaculture NCll in accordance with industry standards. It covers core
competencies in assisting in aquaculture operations, preparing and maintaining
aquaculture facilities, operating fish nursery, performing fish or shrimp grow-out
operations, and growing seaweeds..
BASIC COMPETENCIES
Unit of
Competency
1. Participate in
workplace
communication
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Obtain and convey
workplace information.
1.2 Complete relevant work
related documents.
Methodology
Assessment
Approach
Group discussion
Demonstration
Interaction
Observation
Interviews/
questioning
Discussion
Demonstration
Interaction
Observation
Interviews/
questioning
4. Practice
occupational
health and
safety
Discussion
Demonstration
Interaction
Observation
Interviews/
questioning
Discussion
Observation
Plant tour
Interview
Symposium
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COMMON COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competency
Learning Outcomes
1. Apply safety
measures in
farm operations
3. Perform
3.1. Perform estimation
estimation and 3.2. Perform basic workplace
basic calculation
calculation
3.3. Apply corrective
measures as necessary
Assessment
Approach
Self-paced/modular Oral/Written
Lecture/Discussion Interviews
Direct
Interaction
Observation
Practical
Practical
Demonstration
Demonstration
Visit/tour
Methodology
Self-paced/modular
Lecture/Discussion
Interaction
Practical
Demonstration
Visit/tour
Oral/Written
Interviews
Direct
Observation
Practical
Demonstration
Self-paced/modular
Lecture/Discussion
Interaction
Practical Exercise
Oral/Written
examination
Practical
exercise
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CORE COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competency
Learning Outcomes
Methodology
Demonstration
Assessment
Approach
Written
examination
Dual training
Self-paced
learning
(modular)
Demonstration
of practical
skills
Direct
observation
Interview
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Prepare and
maintain
Aquaculture
Facilities
2.1
Demonstration
Dual training
2.2
Self-paced
learning
2.3
Lecture
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
Written
examination
Demonstration
of practical
skills
Direct
observation
Interview
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3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
3.16
3.17
3.18
3.19
3.20
3.21
3.22
Demonstration
Written
examination
Dual training
Self-paced
learning
Lecture
Demonstration
of practical
skills
Direct
observation
Interview
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Perform Fish
Or Shrimp
Grow-Out
Operations
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
4.17
4.18
4.19
Prepare pond
Install Pens and Cages
Clean Tanks
Acclimatize fish / crustacean
fingerlings to pH, temperature
and Salinity.
Release fingerlings at
appropriate time of the day.
Determine procedures in stock
sampling
Calculate periodic stock
sampling
Source feeds
Store feeds properly
Compute feed ration and feed
the fish
Monitor water quality using
appropriate instrument
Maintain optimum water quality
Observe and Monitor Disease
Sample and Diagnose Infected
Fish
Identify and Implement
Treatment
Determine preventive
measures against agents of
diseases
Prepare harvesting materials
Seine stocks in pond and pen
Lift cage bags
Demonstration
Written
examination
Dual training
Self-paced
learning
Lecture
Demonstration
of practical
skills
Direct
observation
Interview
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3.2
TRAINING DELIVERY
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EQUIPMENT
2 sets
DO meters
Flow rate meter
Laboratory
thermometer
Shovel
Water depth
gauge
Digging blades
Electrical tools
Lumber
Masonry tools
2 sets
Carpentry tools
Cultivator / rake
1
1
5 pcs
25 pcs
10 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
5 sets
MATERIALS
QTY
1
QTY
urveying equipment
motorized boat
1
1
generator
Microscope
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
5
2
1
Plankton counter
Welding machine
G.I. pipe
Puddle wheel
Water pump
Hauling containers
1
1
1
1
1
1
5 pcs
Lime
Net
P.E. rope
10 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
10 pcs
5 pcs
5 rolls
Pail, plastic
Running board
Weighing scale
Welding rod
Cutting tools
Tying materials
vehicle
1
1
1
oxygen tank
Storage/tool cabinet
Feed storage
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Manpower
Resources
Learning Materials
R.A. 8550
Reference book
Instructional
manual
Reference book
Brochures
Local map
Tide calendar
Model of different
pond design
List of species for
cultivation
List of culture
system
Drawing materials
Tide indicators
Copy of financial
statement
Lay-out plan
List of dealers
1
1
1
Price list
Production size
Illustration of
different design
5
Supplies and
and shape of pen
Floats
Materials
and cages
1
List of framing
25 pcs
5
Safety shoes
Live specimens
materials
1
List of materials
25 pcs
5
Normal fish,
available in the
Pencil
samples
area
25 pcs
5
1
Infected fish,
List of farm
Ruler
samples
facilities
1
Tracing paper
Therapeutic
Supporting
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5 rolls
1 gal.
5 pcs
1 botl.
chemicals
Sinkers
5 pcs
disinfectants
2 gal
Eckman Dredge
5 pcs
5 pcs
10 pcs
Secchi disc
Water quality test
kit
pH meter
Soil tester
Slidesmith cover
cleaning materials
1
Bag net
1
5
5
5
Scoop net
1
Siene net
Gill net
Ice
Beaker
15 pcs
5
pcaks
5 pcs
5 sets
5 pcs
Drying materials
-
Netting needle
Water current
meter
coconut leaves
5
-
Therapeutic
chemicals
fingerlings
Chlorine
10 pcs
10 pcs
Bamboo pole
Bamboo slats /
sheet
1
1
1 sack
Feeds
1 sack
1 kl
fertilizer / lime
Soap (detergent)
1 kilo
Common nails
1 roll
1
1
1
1 gal
1 gal
Calculator
5
5 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
25 pcs
5
10 pcs
25 pcs
25 pcs
25 pcs
5 packs
5
1 gal
Feed container
Plastic basin
Snakel
Thermometer
(lab.)
Hand gloves
Mangrove
stakes
Monofilament
nylon
ide calendar
1
1
String
5
documents for
procurements
Construction
manual
Installation
manual
Instructional
manual for
aerators/agitators
Micro- laboratory
for feed analysis
Water quality test
kits
CD
Slides
List of feeds
supplier /
producer
Feed
consumption chart
1
1
Activity sheet
Pictures on
seaweeds
Posters / charts
Pamphlet
List of potential
buyers
Questionnaires
Purchase order
forms
Seedlings
Utility basket
Pen
Face mask
Marker
Plastic bags
Anchors/sinkers
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25 pcs
5 rolls
25 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
5 sets
5
5 sets
25 pcs
5 pcs
10 pcs
10 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
25 pcs
5 pcs
1 roll
1 roll
25 pcs
25 pcs
5 pcs
25 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
5 packs
5 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
25 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
10 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
5 pcs
1 kl
Bolo
Cast net
Clean sack
Container
Current meter
Dissecting board
Dissecting tools
Dissolved
oxygen meter
Drawing
instrument
Face mask
Fish grader
Flashlights
Forcep
Hammer
Harvesting
containers
Lab. gown
Meter gauge
Moving line
Net
P.E. bag
P.L. bags
Pecchi disc
Personal safety
gadgets
Refractometer
Ring/vortex
blower
Rubber band
Salinometer
Saw
Scalpel
Scissor
Scoop net
Seine net
Sinker
Spatula
Steel
Steel brush /
Plastic brush
Styrofoam boxes
Suspension net
Tea seed powder
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AQUACULTURE NC II
Based on a class size of 25 students/trainees
SPACE REQUIREMENT
SIZE IN METERS
A. Building
(permanent)
Student/Trainee
Working Space
Learning
Resource Center
Facilities/Equipm
ent/ Circulation
Area (30% of
teaching
accommodation)
Store Room
B. Experimental Fish
Farm
AREA IN SQ.
METERS
170.30
2.00 x 2.00 per
student/trainee
3.00 x 5.00
100.00
15.00
15.00
39.30
16.00
16.00
250.00
4.00 x 4.00
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SECTION 4
4.1.
4.2.
4.4.
4.5.
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Supermarket of Competencies
AGRI-FISHERY Sector
Produce
Vegetables
Service and
Repair
Business
Machines
Perform
Landscaping
Activities
Produce Fruit
Bearing Crops
Operate
Seedling
Nursery
Produce Cut
Flowers
Raise Poultry
Perform Post
Harvest
Operations of
Major Tropical
Fruits
Grade and Classify
Grain
Produce Biogas
Byproducts
Raise swine
C
O
R
E
C
O
M
PE
TE
N
CI
ES
Produce Grain
Crops
COM
MON
COM
PETE
NCIE
S
C O M PB EA TS EI CN C I E S
Apply Safely
Measures in
farm
operations
Receive and
respond to
workplace
communication
Manage Farm
Work
with others
Operate and
Maintain Rice Mill
Equipment
Operate and
Maintain
Mechanical Grain
Dryer
Perform On Farm
Grain Post Harvest
Control Pest of
Stored Grains and
Products
Analyze Foods and
Agricultural products
Assist in
Aquaculture
Operations
Assist in
Horticulture
Operations
Raise Small
Ruminants
Service, Repair &
Maintain Crop Post
Harvest Equipment
Service Tractors
Clutch &
Transmission
System
environment
Solve problems
related to work
activities
Use
mathematical
concepts and
techniques
Operate Tilapia
Hatchery
Develop
Marketing Plan
Operate Fish
Nursery
Service Tractors
Engine
Perform Fish or
Shrimp Grow Out
Operations
Service Tractors
Electrical System
Service Tractors
Steering System
Grow Seaweed
Produce Fuel
Byproducts
Operate catfish
Hatchery
Develop Marketing
Communication
Plan
Promote Products
& Services
Market Agri
Products
Produce Compost
Produce
Handpaper
Aquaculture NC II
Practice
housekeeping
procedures
(5S)
Participate
in workplace
communication
Work
in team
environment
Practice
career
professionalism
Use
relevant
technologies
Utilize
specialized
communication
skills
Develop
teams and
individuals
Apply
problemsolving
techniques in
the workplace
Work in a team
Develop and
practice
negotiation
skills
Service Tractors
Hydraulic
System
Perform Estimation
and Basic
Calculation
Demonstrate
work values
Assess Farm
Resources
Service Tractors
Rear Axle, Front
Axle & Brake
System
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occupational
health and
safety
procedures
Plan
and organize
work
Lead
workplace
communication
Lead
small teams
Collect,
analyze and
organize
information
Promote
environmental
protection
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Acclimation - refers to adjusting the prevailing water condition of fish in an environment
from lower to higher temperature to optimal temperature, from tower or higher salinity to
optimal salinity (like from freshwater to salt water environment), etc.
Average Body Weight - is the total weight of fish over the number of Fish
AD-Libitum - refers to the mode of providing unlimited fish feeds to fish
AFMA - Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act
Aquarium Fish or Ornamental fish - Any fish that can be placed in confinement and
with aesthetic value
Artemia - live food commonly used for fish larvae
BFAR - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
BOD - Biological Oxygen Demand
Brackish Water - refers to the mixture of freshwater and sea water naturally occurring
in estuaries.
Brachionus - a rotifer used as larval feed for marine & freshwater fish larvae
Breeder - Sexually mature fish that are used for breeding
Chlorella - A unicellular green algae cultured to serve as food of the zooplankton,
rotifers and fry.
Conditioning of Breeders - a method wherein the breeders are pampered by providing
them nutritious feeds and optimum water conditions to effect the maturity of the fish
D.O. (Dissolved Oxygen) - refers to a quantity of oxygen mixed with water in the
operation of a paddle wheel or the action of air current. The unit of the D.O. is
commonly expressed in part per million (ppm).
FCR - Food Conversion Ratio is the Total amount of Feeds consumed over the Net
Weight of Fish.
Egg Fertilization - the process of mixing the fish eggs with fish milt either by natural or
artificial method.
Fish Nursery - refers to smaller unit areas of confinement wherein small fish larvae or
fish fry are reared. It may either be in ponds, cages, tanks, etc
Fish Pond - an aquaculture facility with an earthen bottom surrounded by dikes, with
water inlets and drain outlets.
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Fish Cage - an aquaculture facility made of frames, net enclosures, mooring rope,
anchors or poles installed in open waters like lakes, dams, rivers and sea-water coves,
lagoons, impoundments etc.
Fish Pen - aquaculture facility in inland areas such as lakes, rivers, darns spring and
deep wells devoid of salinity
Fry - newly hatched fish. Which are transparent, with big, head and does not in any way
resemble the adult fish
Grow out - refers to bigger unit areas of confinement where fingerlings are stocked and
grown to marketable size. It may either be in ponds, cages and fish pens.
Hapa Net - an enclosure made of fine mesh net for larvae/fry
Hatchery Operation - refers to a large production of larvae/fry
Hormones - are agents, (synthetically or naturally produced) used to fasten growth and
induce ovulation and to effect sex reversal in fish.
Incubator - are hatching facilities where fertilized eggs are hatched.
Mature Breeders - fishes that are gravid (female) or with milt (male)
Induce Spawning - an artificial propagation method through hormone injection to
hasten the maturity of the eggs and trigger spawning
Larvae - refers to newly hatched fish eggs
Liming - application of agricultural lime in ponds to elevate soil pH of acidic ponds
Modular Culture Technique - the process of culturing fish in grow-out units in short
culture period. This requires one nursery unit in for every grow-out culture unit, thus
making 4 to 5 harvests per year in one grow-out unit depending on the market size of
fish
OHS - Operating Health Standard
Optimum - refers to the best environmental condition provided to the fish to effect
maximum production
Pathogenic Bacteria disease causing bacteria
pH Meter - instrument used to measure the hydrogen ions concentration of soil or water
Phytoplankton - unicellular microscopic algae suspended in water
Sea-Water - refers to waters with at east 32 ppt salinity
Satiation feeding - refers to the feed consumption of fish wherein it indicates whether
fish is fully filled-up to the gut.
Seine Net - a type of fishing gear made up of nets, ropes, floats and sinkers used to
harvest fish.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wishes to
extend gratitude and appreciation to the many representatives of business, industry,
academe and government agencies and labor groups who donated their time and
expertise to the development and validation of these Training Regulations.
President
Dagatan Agri- Ventures, Inc.
Barrio Liliw Laguna
Consultant
Maya Farma
Sta. Maria, Bulacan
Aquaculture Consultant
Agri- Aqua Network Inc. (AANI)
Secretary General
Pambansang Alyansa ng Mangigisda ng
Pamunuan at mga Organisasyon
(PAMPANO)
NFARMC PMC Office, 880 Estuar Bldg.,
Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Chairperson
Aquaculture Based Countryside Development
Enterprises, Inc.
Jalajala, Rizal, Philippines
Training Consultant
Agri-Aqua Network Inc. (AANI)
FTI Compound, Taguig, Metro Manila
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Region 1
Region 2
Region 3
Region 5
Region 8
Region 11
Region 12
Cordillera Autonomy Region
SSCO
NITVET
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