Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDCUATION

K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

CURRICULUM GUIDE
Exploratory Course on
ANIMAL PRODUCTION
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Curriculum Guide for the Exploratory Course on Animal Production

For you to get a complete picture of the complete TLE exploratory course on Animal Production, you are hereby provided with the Curriculum Guide on
Animal Production.

Learning
Content Standard Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies

LESSON 1: USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Demonstrate understanding
of/on:
1. Appropriate farm tools are Pictorial report on:
 Farm tools identified according to LO1. Select and 1. Identifying farm power  Written test 4 hours
 Power tools requirements/use. use farm tools and handheld tools  Performance
 Handheld tools 2. Farm tools are checked for tools. and their uses. Test
faults and defective tools are 2. Observing farm and taking
 Safety practices while reported in accordance with pictures regarding safety
using farm tools farm procedures. practices in using poultry
3. Appropriate tools are safely and livestock tools.
used according to job 3. Checking of tools for
requirements and possible defects and faults,
manufacturers’ conditions. including the reporting
procedures.
 Manual of farm 1. Appropriate farm equipment LO2. Select and Pictorial report on:  Written test 4 hours
equipment and and facilities are identified operate 1. Identifying farm equipment  Performance
specifications 2. Instructional manual of farm farm run by electricity and Test
 Parts and functions of equipment are carefully read equipment. motorized equipment;
farm equipment prior to operation. including the how to
 Facilities in poultry and 3. Pre-operation check-up is operate properly with
livestock farm conducted in line with safety measures.
 Pre-operation and check- manufacturers’ manual. 2. Conducting pre-operation
up 4. Faults in farm equipment and check-up
 Safety practices in using facilities are identified and 3. Identifying faults in farm
reported in line with farm equipment and facilities.
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Learning
Content Standard Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies
farm equipment procedures.
5. Farm equipment are used
according to its function.
6. Safety procedures are
followed.
Demonstrate understanding
of/on:

 Preventive maintenance 1. Tools and equipment are LO3. Perform Make a feeding and drinking  Written 4 hours
 Safety measures and cleaned immediately after use preventive trough. Examination
practices in cleaning and in line with farm procedures. maintenance.  Performance
storing for different farm 2. Routine check-up and Test
tools, equipment and maintenance are performed.
facilities. 3. Tools and equipment are
 Upkeep of equipment stored in designated areas in
line with farm procedures.

LESSON 2: PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION

 Problem solving 1. Job requirements are LO1. Perform Assignment on advantages  Written 4 hours
procedures identified . estimation. and disadvantages of different Examination
 Basic mathematical 2. Quantities of materials and feeding system of hogs.  Performance
operations resources required to Test
complete a work task are
estimated.
3. Time needed to complete a
work activity is estimated.
4. Accurate estimate for work
completion are made.
5. Estimate of materials and
resources are reported to
appropriate person/s.

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Learning
Content Standard Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies

 Basic mathematical 1. Calculations to be made are LO2. Perform Project proposal on broiler  Written 4 hours
operations identified according to job basic production Examination
 Systems of measurement requirements. workplace  Performance
 Units of measurement 2. Correct method of calculation calculations. Test
Demonstrate understanding is determined.
of/on: 3. Systems and units of
measurement to be followed
 Conversion of units are ascertained.
 Fractions and decimals 4. Calculations needed to
 Percentages and ratios complete work task are
 Basic record keeping performed using the four
basic mathematical
operations.
5. Appropriate operations are
used to comply with the
instructions.
6. Results obtained are
reviewed and thoroughly
checked.

LESSON 3: INTERPRET PLANS AND DRAWINGS

 Identifying types of 1. Types of housing and their LO1. Draw lay-out Drawing typical house of  Written 4 hours
housing for poultry and components used in poultry plan of poultry and livestock (pig). Examination
livestock production. and livestock are identified different  Performance
 Different components of 2. Designs of different housing types of Test
housing of poultry and used in poultry and livestock housing.
livestock production are drawn.
 Illustrating the different
types of housing for
poultry and livestock.
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Learning
Content Standard Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies

Demonstrate understanding
of/on:
LO2. Enumerate Application of model codes of
 Basic building codes in 1. Building codes in constructing the Building practice for the welfare of  Written 4 hours
constructing poultry and poultry and livestock houses Codes in poultry and livestock housing Examination
livestock houses. are discussed. Constructing  Performance
 Signs and symbols on 2. Signs and symbols of building Poultry and Test
building codes codes are interpreted Livestock
Houses.
LESSON: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
 Using chemicals in farm 1. Safety measures are applied LO1. Apply  Written 6 hours
works. based on work requirement appropriate Report on Hazards in the Examination
 Personal protective and farm procedures. safety Farm.  Performance
equipment (PPE) used 2. Tools and materials are measures. Test
in farms utilized in accordance with
 Basic first aid specification and procedures.
 Farm emergency 3. Outfit is worn in accordance
procedures regarding with farm requirements.
safety working 4. Shelf life and or expiration of
environment materials are effectively
checked against
manufacturer’s specifications.
5. Hazard in the workplace are
identified and reported in line
with farm guidelines.

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Content Standard Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies
 Procedure in cleaning 1. Used tools and outfit are LO2. Safely keep/  Written 6 hours
outfits cleaned stored in line with dispose Demonstration on: Examination
 Technique in storing farm procedures. materials 1. Performing proper  Performance
materials and chemicals and outfit. cleaning, storing and Test
Demonstrate understanding labeling and record
on: keeping of tools, materials
and chemicals.
 Government requirement
regarding farm waste 2. Unused materials are labeled 2. Identifying waste materials
disposal and stored according to in your farm and perform
manufacturers proper disposal according
 Waste management
to manufacturer’s
system recommendation and farm
requirements. procedures and
3. Waste materials are disposed government requirement.
according to manufacturers,
government and farm
requirements.

40 hours

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