2a.

Competency-based Curriculum

a. 1 Course Design
 TESDA-OP CO-01-F11
(Rev.No.00-03/08/17)

COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULLUM

A. COURSED DESIGN
Coursed Title: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HYDRAULIC
EXCAVATOR)
Nominal Duration: 231 hours
Qualification Level: NC II
Course Description: The course is design to enhance the knowledge,
desirable attitudes and skills in the use of hydraulic
excavator (backhoe) in accordance with the industry
standards. It covers core competencies such as:
Perform pre- and post- operation procedures,
performing productive operation and performing basic
preventive-maintenance servicing on a given backhoe
Trainee Entry: can communicate both in oral and written;
Requirements: Physically and mentally fit;
With good moral Character; and
Can perform basic mathematical calculation

Course Structure

Basic Competencies
No. of Hours: (37 hours)
Nominal
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes
Duration
1. Participate in Participating in 1.1 Obtain and convey workplace
Workplace workplace information
communication communications 1.2 Perform Duties Following
6 Hours
workplace Instruction
1.3 Complete relevant work
related documents.
2. Work in a Working in a team 2.1 Describe team role and scope
Team environment 2.2 Identify own role and
3 Hours
responsibility
Environment
2.3 Work as a team member
3. Solve/Address Solving/ Addressing 3.1 Identify Routine Problems 3 Hours
routine Problems Routine Problems 3.2 Look For solutions to Routine
problems
3.3 Recommend Solution to
 Problem
4. Develop Career Developing Career 4.1 Manage one’s emotion
and Life and Life Decisions 4.2 Develop Reflective Practice
3 Hours
4.3 Boost self-confidence and
Decisions
develop self- regulations
5. Contribute to Contributing to 5.1 Identify opportunities to do
workplace workplace things better
innovation 5.2 Discuss and develop ideas
Innovation 3 Hours
with others
5.3 Integrate ideas for change in
the workplace
6.1 Gather data/information
6. Present 6.2 Asses Gathered Data/
Presenting relevant
relevant Information
Information 8 Hours
Information 6.3 Record and Present
information
7. Practice Practicing 7.1 Identify OSH Compliance and
Occupational Occupational Requirements
Health and Safety Health and Safety 7.2 Prepare OSH Requirements
Policies and for Compliance 4 Hours
Policies and Procedures 7.3 Perform tasks in accordance
Procedures with relevant OSH policies and
procedures
8. Exercise Exercising Efficient 8.1 Identify the efficiency and
Efficient and and Effective effectiveness of resource
Sustainable utilization
Effective
Practices in the 8.2 Determine causes of
Sustainable Workplace inefficiency of resource 3 Hours
Practices in the utilization
Workplace 8.3 Convey inefficient and
ineffective environmental
practices
9. Practice Practicing 9.1 Apply entrepreneurial
Entrepreneurial Entrepreneurial workplace best practices
Skills in the 9.2 Communicate entrepreneurial
Skills in the 4 Hours
Workplace workplace best practices
Workplace 9.3 Implement cost effective
operations
*GAD integrated
 Common Competencies
No. of Hours: (24 hours)
Nominal
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes
Duration
1. Prepare construction Preparing 1.1 Identify Materials
material and tools construction 1.2 Requisition of Materials 4 hrs
material and 1.3 Receive and inspect materials
tools
2. observe procedures, Observing 2.1 Identify and access
specifications and procedures, specification/manuals
manuals of instructions specifications 2.2 Interpret manuals 8 hrs
and manuals of 2.3 Apply information in manual
instructions 2.4 Store manual
3. Interpret Technical Interpreting 3.1 Analyze signs, symbols and
drawing Technical data
drawing 3.2 Interpret technical drawings 4 hrs
and plans
3.3 Apply freehand sketching
4. Perform Performing 4.1 Select measuring instrument
mensuration and mensuration and 4.2 Carry out measurements and 4 hrs
calculation calculation calculation
5. Maintain tools and Maintaining tools 5.1 Check condition of tools and
equipment and equipment equipment
5.2 Perform basic preventive 4 hrs
maintenance
5.3 Store tools and equipment
 Core Competencies
No. of Hours: (120 hours)
Nominal
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes
Duration
1. perform pre- and performing pre- 1.1 Explain the importance
post- operation and post- operation and procedures in
procedures for procedures for performing visual check of
hydraulic excavator hydraulic excavator equipment
(backhoe (backhoe 1.2 Identify the different
components and parts of
hydraulic
1.3 Observe rules and 40 hrs
regulations safety in
operation of hydraulic
excavator
1.4 Perform “BLOWAF” check
on hydraulic excavator
1.5 perform pre- and post-
operation procedures
2. Perform Preventive Performing 2.1 Explain the principles and
maintenance servicing Preventive procedures of hydraulic
for hydraulic excavator maintenance excavator equipment
(backhoe) servicing for preventive maintenance
hydraulic excavator 2.2 Perform adjustments/
(backhoe) replacements of hydraulic
excavator 40 hrs
2.3 Perform basic preventive
maintenance servicing
2.4 Prepare hydraulic
excavator equipment
operation reports

3. Perform productive Performing 3.1 observe rules and 40 hrs

operation of Hydraulic productive regulations safety and
excavator (backhoe) operation of procedure in loading
Hydraulic excavator equipment to
excavator Truck/ Trailer (low bed)
(backhoe) 3.2 Load excavator equipment
to Truck/Trailer (low-bed)
3.3 Unload equipment from
Truck/ Trailer (Low-bed)
3.4 Move the excavator to the
worksite
 3.5 Perform Excavation work.
3.6 Performing loading
operation
3.7 Perform lifting and
dumping operation
Basic Competency 37 hrs.

Common Competencies 24 hrs.

Core Competencies 120 hrs.

Supervised Industry Learning 40 hrs.

Total 221 hrs.

Assessment Methods:
 Demonstration
 Observation
 Interview/Questioning ]
 Portfolio (credentials)
 Written/ Oral Test
 Third party report
Course Delivery:
 Audio visual
 Simulation
 Discussion
 Practical exercise
 Demonstration
Resources:
LIST OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERRATOR (HYDRAULIC
EXCAVATOR) NC II under MOBILE TRAINING PROGRAM, MTP
Recommended List of tools, equipment and materials for the training of a maximum of
25 trainees for the operation of the Hydraulic Excavator NC II
Qty. Tools Qty. Equipment Qty. Materials
1 set Wrenches (box and 1 unit Hydraulic excavator 5 kgs. Multi- purpose
open-end 8-24 mm certified by Third Grease
metric Party accredited by
& 7/16 –1” - DOLE-OHSC
English ) (Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA)/
rental)
5 Hammer ballpeen 1 unit Low-bed 4 Engine oil ( SAE
pcs (3 - 4 lbs.) trailer/truck (MOA / liters 15w40)
rental)
5 Pliers ( mechanical 10 1 unit Vacuum Cleaner 20 Hydraulic /
pcs “) liters steering
fluid (TELLUS
68/10W)
5 Adjustable wrench 1 unit Portable electric air 10 PTO /
pcs (8”,10”, 12”,18 “) compressor, liters differential
1 piece for each size and transfer
case
drive (gear oil
GP90/
140)
2 Grease gun (portable) 1 unit High pressure washer, 10 Automatic
pcs 150-250 psi liters Transmission
oil (ATF)
5 Screw driver 1 unit Fire extinguisher, 10 20 Manual
pcs ( 10”, flat ) lbs, dry chemical liters transmission
oil GP 90/140
5 Screw driver 25 Safety equipment/PPE 4 Water coolant
pcs (10”, Philips) pcs (safety vest, gloves, liters
goodles, dust mask,
hard hat)
5 Putty knife, 2” width 5 Safety equipment/ PPE 200 Diesel fuel
pcs pairs (safety shoes liters
5 Pry bar (heavy duty, 20 Battery distilled
pcs 18”) liters water
1 pc Vice grip (12”) 1 set Primary and
secondary air
filter
1 pc Pipe Wrench 12” 1 set Primary and
secondary Fuel
 filter
1 pc Water separator
1 set Belts (air-con
water pump and
alternator)

Facilities
SIZE IN AREA IN SQ. TOTAL AREA
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
METERS METERS IN SQ. METERS
4 sq. meter per
2.0 x 2.0m 100 sq. m
Student/Trainee’s Working space student
Lecture room 8.0 x 6.0 m 48 sq. m 48 sq. m
Learning Resource Area 4.0 x 6.0 24 sq. m 24 sq. m
Facilities/Equipment/Circulation 52 sq. m
Total work area 224 sq. m
working field 200 sq. m (MOA/ rental
Qualification of
Instructor/Trainers

 Must be a holder of Heavy Equipment Operation (Hydraulic Excavator) NC II or

equivalent qualification
 Must have undergone training on Training Methodology I (TM I) or equivalent
training/experience
 Must be computer literate
 Must be physically and mentally fit
 Must have at least 5 years’ job/industry experience
 Must be a civil service eligible (for govern position or appropriate professional
license issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission)

*Optional. Only when required by hiring institution.

References: TESDA Board Resolution No. 2004 03

B. Modules of Instruction

Basic Competencies
Unit of Competencies: PARTICIPATE IN WORK PLACE COMMUNICATION
Modules Title: PARTICIPATING IN WORK PLACE COMMUNICATION
Modules Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to gather, interpret and convey information in
response to workplace requirements.
Nominal Duration: 6 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
LO1: Obtain and convey workplace information
LO2: Perform Duties Following workplace instruction
LO3: Complete relevant work related documents.
Details of Learning Outcomes:
LO1: Obtain and convey workplace information

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Specific and relevant Specific and relevant Writing
Group
information is information is Material
Discussion/ Written test
accessed from accessed from (pen and
interaction
appropriate sources appropriate sources Paper)
Effective
Effective questioning,
questioning, active
active listening and Practical
listening and References
speaking skills are Lecture Performance
speaking skills are ( book)
used to gather and Test
used to gather and
convey information
convey information
Appropriate Appropriate medium
medium is used to is used to transfer Manuals Assignment
Interview
transfer information information and Method
and ideas ideas
-Telephone
Appropriate Appropriate
-Electronic Competency
nonverbal nonverbal Third party
and two way Based-Learning
communication is communication is report
radio Material Method
used used
-Computer
-HR/ Personel
Forms
Appropriate lines of Appropriate lines of -Safety
communication with communication with Reports
supervisors and supervisors and -
colleagues are colleagues are Memorandom
identified and identified and -Notices
followed followed -Fax Machine

Defined workplace Defined workplace

procedures for the procedures for the
location and storage location and storage
of information are of information are
used used
LO2: Perform Duties Following workplace instruction

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Written notices Written notices and
and instructions instructions are
are read and read and Group
Writing
interpreted in interpreted in Discussion/ Written test
Materials
accordance with accordance with interaction
organizational organizational
guidelines guidelines
Routine written Routine written
instruction are instruction are Computer Practical
Assignment
followed based on followed based on with Internet Performance
Method
established established Connection Test
procedures procedures
Feedback is given Feedback is given
to workplace to workplace
Competency
supervisor based supervisor based Reference
Based-Learning Interview
instructions/ instructions/ books
Material Method
information information
received received
Workplace Workplace
interactions are interactions are Oral
Manuals
conducted in a conducted in a evaluation
courteous manner courteous manner
Where necessary,
Where necessary,
clarifications about
clarifications about
routine workplace
routine workplace
procedures and
procedures and
matters
matters concerning
concerning
conditions of
conditions of
employment are
employment are
sought and asked
sought and asked
from appropriate
from appropriate
sources
sources
Meetings
Meetings outcomes
outcomes are
are interpreted and
interpreted and
implemented
implemented
LO3: Complete relevant work related documents.

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Critiria Methods
Range of forms Range of forms
relating to relating to
Group
conditions of conditions of
Paper Discussion/ Written test
employment are employment are
interaction
completed completed
accurately accurately
Workplace data is Workplace data is
recorded on recorded on Practical
Pencils/ Ball Assignment
standard standard workplace Performance
pen Method
workplace forms forms and Test
and documents documents
Errors in recording Errors in recording
information on information on Competency
Reference
forms/ documents forms/ documents Based-Learning Interview
books
are identified and are identified and Material Method
acted upon acted upon
Reporting Reporting
requirements to requirements to
supervisor are supervisor are
completed completed Manuals
according to according to
organizational organizational
guidelines guidelines
 BASIC COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competencies: WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

Module Title : WORKING IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

Modules Descriptor : This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to
identify roles and responsibility as a member of a team
Nominal Duration : 3 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Describe team role and scope

LO2. Identify one’s role and responsibility within a team

LO3. Work as a team member

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Describe team role and scope

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
The role and The role and
objective of the objective of the
team is team is identified SOP of Lecture/ Discussion
Written test
identified from from available workplace Individual Work
available sources sources of
of information information
Team Team
parameters, parameters,
reporting reporting
relationships and relationships and
responsibilities responsibilities Job Group Work Observation
are identified are identified Procedures Role Play Roleplay
from team from team
discussions and discussions and
appropriate appropriate
external sources external sources
LO2. Identify one’s role and responsibility within a team

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Individual roles Individual roles
and and
responsibilities responsibilities SOP of Group
Written test
within the team within the team workplace discussion/interaction
environment are environment are
identified identified
Roles and Roles and
objectives of the objectives of the
team is identified team is identified Quality
Case Studies Observation
from available from available standards
sources of sources of
information information
Team
Team parameters,
parameters,
reporting
reporting -Supplier
relationships and
relationships and Instructions
responsibilities
responsibilities - Oral
are identified Role Play
are identified Organization questioning
based on team
based on team al of external
discussions and
discussions and personnel
appropriate
appropriate
external sources
external sources

LO3. Work as a team member

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Effective and Effective and SOP of Group Role Play
appropriate appropriate forms Workplace Discussion/Interactio
forms of of n
communications communications
are used and are used and
interactions interactions
undertaken with undertaken with
team members team members
based on based on
company company
practices. practices.
Effective and
Effective and
appropriate
appropriate
contributions
contributions
made to
made to
complement Job
complement team Lecture/ Discussion Written test
team activities Procedures
activities and
and objectives,
objectives, based
based on
on workplace
workplace
context
context
Protocols in Protocols in
reporting are reporting are
-Supplier
observed based observed based
Instructions Role Play
on standard on standard
company company
practices. practices.
Contribute to the Contribute to the
development of development of
-
team work plans team work plans
Organization
based on an based on an
al of external
understanding of understanding of
personnel
team’s role and team’s role and
objectives objectives
 BASIC COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competencies : SOLVE/ADDRESS ROUTINE PROBLEMS

Module Title : SOLVING/ADDRESSING ROUTINE PROBLEMS

Modules Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required

to apply problem-solving techniques to determine the origin

of problems and plan for their resolution. It also includes

addressing procedural problems through documentation, and

referral

Nominal Duration : 3 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify routine problems

LO2. Look for solutions to routine problems

LO3. Recommend solutions to problems

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify routine problems

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Routine
Routine problems -Writing
problems or
or procedural Materials Lecture Case
procedural
problem areas -Job Formulation
problem areas
are identified Procedures
are identified
Problems to be Problems to be
Life Narrative
investigated are investigated are - Routine job Group Discussion
Inquiry
defined and defined and checklist and Demonstration
(Interview)
determined determined
Current Current -Manuals Role Playing Standardized
conditions of the conditions of the test
problem are problem are
identified and identified and
documented documented

LO2. Look for solutions to routine problems

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods

Potential solutions Potential solutions

Writing Group discussion Case
to problem are to problem are
Materials Lecture Formulation
identified identified

Recommendations Recommendations
about possible about possible
-Computer
solutions are solutions are Life Narrative
-Briefing
developed, developed, Inquiry
Notes
documented, documented, Demonstration (Interview)
- Written
ranked and ranked and Role playing
Report
presented to presented to Standardized
-Evaluation
appropriate appropriate person test
reports
person for for decision
decision

LO3. Recommend solutions to problems

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods

Implementation of
Implementation of
solutions are
solutions are Writing Group discussion Case
planned
planned Materials Lecture Formulation
 -Computer
Life Narrative
-Briefing
Evaluation of Evaluation of Inquiry
Notes
implemented implemented Demonstration (Interview)
- Written
solutions are solutions are Role playing
Report
planned planned Standardized
-Evaluation
test
reports

Recommended Recommended
solutions are solutions are
documented and documented and
submit to submit to
appropriate appropriate person
person for for confirmation
confirmation

BASIC COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competencies : DEVELOP CAREER AND LIFE DECISIONS

Module Title : DEVELOPING CAREER AND LIFE DECISIONS

Modules Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes in

managing one’s emotions, developing reflective practice, and

boosting self-confidence and developing self-regulation.

Nominal Duration : 3 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Manage one’s emotion

LO2. Develop reflective practice

LO3. Boost self-confidence and develop self-regulation

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Manage one’s emotion

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Self-management Self-management Demonstration
strategies are strategies are -Writing Discussion or simulation
identified identified materials Interactive Lecture with oral
questioning
Skills to work
Skills to work
independently
independently and
and to show
to show initiative,
initiative, to be Case problems
to be
conscientious, Brainstorming involving
conscientious, and - Module Of
and persevering Demonstration workplace
persevering in the Instruction
in the face of Role-playing diversity
face of setbacks
setbacks and issues
and frustrations
frustrations are
are developed
developed

Techniques for
Techniques for
effectively
effectively handling
handling negative
negative emotions
emotions and
and unpleasant -PowerPoint
unpleasant
situation in the presentations
situation in the
workplace are
workplace are
examined
examined

LO2. Develop reflective practice

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Personal strengths Personal strengths -Writing Small Group Demonstratio
and achievements, and achievements, materials Discussion n or
based on self- based on self- simulation
assessment assessment
strategies and strategies and with oral
teacher feedback teacher feedback questioning
are contemplated are contemplated
Progress when Progress when
seeking and seeking and
responding to responding to
feedback from feedback from Case
teachers to assist teachers to assist problems
them in them in
- Module Of Interactive Lecture involving
consolidating consolidating
strengths, strengths, Instruction Brainstorming workplace
addressing addressing diversity
weaknesses and weaknesses and issues
fulfilling their fulfilling their
potential are potential are
monitored monitored
Outcomes of
Outcomes of
personal and
personal and
academic
academic
challenges by
challenges by
reflecting on
reflecting on -PowerPoint
previous problem
previous problem Demonstration
solving and presentatio
decision making
solving and Role-playing
decision making ns
strategies and
strategies and
feedback from
feedback from
peers and
peers and teachers
teachers are
are predicted
predicted

LO3. Boost self-confidence and develop self-regulation

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods

Efforts for Efforts for Demonstration or

-Writing Small Group
continuous self- continuous self- simulation with
materials Discussion
improvement are improvement are oral questioning
demonstrated demonstrated
Case problems
Counter- Interactive
Counter-productive - Module Of involving
productive Lecture
tendencies at work Instruction workplace
tendencies at work
are eliminated Brainstorming
are eliminated diversity issues
-PowerPoint
Positive outlook in Demonstration
Positive outlook in presentatio
life are
life are maintained. Role-playing
maintained. ns
BASIC COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competencies : CONTRIBUTE TO WORKPLACE INNOVATION

Module Title : CONTRIBUTING TO WORKPLACE INNOVATION

Modules Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes

required to make a pro-active and positive contribution to

workplace innovation..

Nominal Duration : 3 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify opportunities to do things better

LO2. Discuss and develop ideas with others

LO3. Integrate ideas for change in the workplace

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify opportunities to do things better

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
-Psychological
Opportunities for Opportunities for and behavioral
-Interactive
improvement are improvement are Interviews
-Writing Lecture
identified identified -Performance
proactively in own proactively in own materials Appreciative
Evaluation
area of work. area of work. Inquiry
-Life Narrative
Inquiry
Information are Information are - Module Of -Demonstration -Review of
gathered and gathered and Instruction Group work portfolios of
reviewed which reviewed which -Computer with evidence and
may be relevant may be relevant to
to ideas and ideas and which internet third-party
which might assist might assist in connection workplace
in gaining support gaining support for reports of on-
for idea. idea. the-job
performance
-Standardized
assessment of
character
 strengths and
virtues applied

LO2. Discuss and develop ideas with others

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
-
People who could People who could Psychological
provide input to provide input to
-Writing Interactive Lecture and
ideas for ideas for
improvements are improvements are materials Appreciative Inquiry behavioral
identified. identified. Interviews

Ways of
Ways of -Performance
approaching
approaching people - Module Of Demonstration Group
people to begin Evaluation
sharing ideas are
to begin sharing Instruction work
ideas are selected.
selected.
- PowerPoint -Life
Meeting is set with Meeting is set with
presentatio Narrative
relevant people. relevant people.
ns Inquiry
-Review of
portfolios of
evidence and
Ideas for follow up Ideas for follow up Computer third-party
are review and are review and
selected based on selected based on
with internet workplace
feedback. feedback. connection reports of
on-the-job
performance

-
Critical inquiry Critical inquiry Standardized
method is used method is used to assessment
to discuss and discuss and of character
develop ideas develop ideas strengths
with others. with others. and virtues
applied

LO3. Integrate ideas for change in the workplace

 Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Critical inquiry Critical inquiry Interactive -Psychological
method is used to method is used to
-Writing Lecture and behavioral
integrate different integrate different
ideas for change ideas for change of materials Appreciative Interviews
of key people. key people. Inquiry
Summarizing, Summarizing,
analyzing and analyzing and - Module Of -Performance
generalizing skills generalizing skills Instruction Demonstration Evaluation
are used to extract are used to extract - SOP of Group work -Life Narrative
salient points in salient points in the workplace Inquiry
the pool of ideas pool of ideas
-Review of
portfolios of
Reporting skills Reporting skills are evidence and
- PowerPoint
are likewise used likewise used to third-party
presentatio
to communicate communicate workplace reports
results. results. ns
of on-the-job
performance

Current Issues Current Issues

and concerns on and concerns on
the systems, the systems, -Standardized
processes and processes and
-Computer assessment of
procedures, as procedures, as
with internet character
well as the need well as the need
for simple for simple connection strengths and
innovative innovative virtues applied
practices are practices are
identified. identified.

BASIC COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competencies : PRESENT RELEVANT INFORMATION

Module Title : PRESENTING RELEVANT INFORMATION

Modules Descriptor : This unit of covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes

required to present data/information appropriately.

Nominal Duration : 3 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Gather data/ information

LO2. Assess gathered data/ information

LO3. Record and present information

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify opportunities to do things better

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
-Writing
Evidence, facts Evidence, facts and -Oral
materials -Group discussion
and information information are evaluation
are collected collected -SOP of -Lecture
-Written Test
workplace
Evaluation, terms
Evaluation, terms
of reference and
of reference and - Module Of
conditions are
conditions are Instruction
reviewed to
reviewed to -Demonstration -Observation
determine - PowerPoint
whether
determine whether -Role Play -Presentation
data/information presentation
data/information s
falls within project
falls within project
scope
scope

LO2. Discuss and develop ideas with others

 Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Validity of data/ Validity of data/ -Oral
-Writing
information is information is Group discussion evaluation
assessed assessed materials
Analysis Analysis
techniques are techniques are - SOP of
Lecture -Written Test
applied to assess applied to assess workplace
data/ information. data/ information.
Trends and Trends and - Module Of
-Observation
anomalies are anomalies are Instruction Demonstration
identified identified
Data analysis Data analysis -PowerPoint
techniques and techniques and
procedures are procedures are presentation Role Play -Presentation
documented documented s
Recommendatio Recommendation
ns are made on s are made on
Practical exercises
areas of possible areas of possible
improvement. improvement.

LO3. Integrate ideas for change in the workplace

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Studied Studied
-Writing -Oral evaluation
data/information data/information Group discussion
are recorded. are recorded. materials
Recommendations
Recommendations
are analyzed for
are analyzed for
action to ensure
action to ensure
they are - SOP of
they are compatible Lecture -Written Test
compatible with
with the project’s workplace
the project’s scope
scope and terms of
and terms of
reference.
reference.
Interim and final Interim and final
reports are reports are
analysed and analysed and - Module Of
-Observation
outcomes are outcomes are Instruction Demonstration
compared to the compared to the
criteria established criteria established
at the outset. at the outset.
Findings are Findings are -PowerPoint -Role Play -Presentation
presented to presented to presentation -Practical
 stakeholders. stakeholders. s exercises

BASIC COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competencies : PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Module Title : PRACTICING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Modules Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required

to identify OSH compliance requirements, prepare OSH

requirements for compliance, perform tasks in accordance

with relevant OSH policies and procedures

Nominal Duration : 3 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify OSH compliance requirements

LO2. Prepare OSH requirements for compliance

LO3. Perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and

procedures

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify OSH compliance requirements

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Relevant OSH Relevant OSH - Writing Lecture -Written Exam
requirements, requirements, Materials
regulations, regulations, policies
policies and and procedures are
procedures are identified in
identified in accordance with
accordance with
workplace policies
workplace policies
and procedures
and procedures
OSH activity non- OSH activity non-
conformities are conformities are
- PowerPoint Group
conveyed to conveyed to -Demonstration
appropriate appropriate Presentation Discussion
personnel personnel
OSH preventive OSH preventive
and control and control
requirements are requirements are -Observation
- Audio Visual
identified in identified in -Interviews /
accordance with accordance with Presentation
Questioning
OSH work policies OSH work policies
and procedures and procedures

LO2. Prepare OSH requirements for compliance

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
OSH work activity OSH work activity
material, tools and material, tools and
equipment equipment -Writing
requirements are requirements are Materials
Lecture -Written Exam
identified in identified in -Basic PPE
accordance with accordance with Materials
workplace policies workplace policies
and procedures and procedures
Required OSH Required OSH
materials, tools materials, tools and - Audio Visual
and equipment are equipment are
Presentation Group
acquired in acquired in - Demonstration
accordance with accordance with - PowerPoint Discussion
workplace policies workplace policies presentation
and procedures and procedures
Required OSH Required OSH
materials, tools materials, tools and
and equipment are equipment are - Basic tools - Observation
arranged/ placed arranged/ placed in and - Interviews /
in accordance with accordance with Equipment Questioning
OSH work OSH work
standards standards

LO3. Perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and procedures
 Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Relevant OSH Relevant OSH work
work procedures procedures are -Writing
are identified in identified in Materials
Lecture -Written Exam
accordance with accordance with - Instruction
workplace policies workplace policies Materials
and procedures and procedures
- Audio
Work Activities are Work Activities are Visual
executed in executed in Presentatio
accordance with accordance with n Group Discussion - Demonstration
OSH work OSH work - PowerPoint
standards standards presentatio
n
Non-compliance Non-compliance
work activities are work activities are - Observation
reported to reported to - Interviews /
appropriate appropriate Questioning
personnel personnel

BASIC COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competencies : EXERCISE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABLE

PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE

Module Title : EXERCISING EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABLE

PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE

Modules Descriptor : This unit covers knowledge, skills and attitude to identify the

efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization, determine

causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource

utilization and Convey inefficient and ineffective

environmental practices

Nominal Duration : 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization

LO2. Determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource

utilization

LO3. Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify OSH compliance requirements

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Required
Required resource
resource
utilization in the
utilization in the
workplace is - Writing
workplace is -Lecture - Written Exam
measured using
measured using Materials
appropriate
appropriate
techniques
techniques
Data are recorded Data are recorded - PowerPoint - Group - Demonstration
in accordance in accordance with Presentation Discussion
with workplace
workplace protocol
protocol
Recorded data
Recorded data are
are compared to
compared to
determine the
determine the
efficiency and
efficiency and - Observation
effectiveness of
effectiveness of - Instructional -Simulation
resource - Interviews /
utilization
resource utilization Materials -Demonstration
according to Questioning
according to
established
established
environmental work
environmental
procedures
work procedures

LO2. Determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource

utilization

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Potential causes
Potential causes of
of inefficiency
inefficiency and/or - Writing
and/or - Lecture - Written Exam
ineffectiveness are
ineffectiveness are Materials
listed
listed
Causes of Causes of
inefficiency and/or inefficiency and/or
ineffectiveness are ineffectiveness are - Instructional - Group
- Demonstration
identified through identified through Materials Discussion
deductive deductive
reasoning reasoning
Identified causes
Identified causes of
of inefficiency
inefficiency and/or
and/or - Observation
ineffectiveness are
ineffectiveness are
validated thru
validated thru -Demonstration - Interviews /
established Questioning
established
environmental
environmental
procedures
procedures

LO3. Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices

 Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Efficiency and Efficiency and
effectiveness of effectiveness of
resource utilization resource utilization - Writing
-Lecture - Written Exam
are reported to are reported to Materials
appropriate appropriate
personnel personnel
Concerns related Concerns related
resource utilization resource utilization
- PowerPoint
are discussed with are discussed with -Group Discussion - Demonstration
appropriate appropriate Presentation
personnel personnel
Feedback on Feedback on
information/ information/ - Observation
concerns raised concerns raised are - Instructional
- Role Play - Interviews /
are clarified with clarified with Materials
appropriate appropriate Questioning
personnel personnel

BASIC COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competencies : PRACTICE ENTREPRENUERIAL SKILLS IN THE

WORKPLACE

Module Title : PRACTICING ENTREPRENUERIAL SKILLS IN THE

WORKPLACE

Modules Descriptor : This unit covers the outcomes required to apply

entrepreneurial workplace best practices and implement

cost-effective operations

Nominal Duration : 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Apply Entrepreneurial workplace best practices

LO2. Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices

 LO3. Implement cost-effective operations

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Apply Entrepreneurial workplace best practices

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Good practices Good practices
relating to relating to
workplace workplace
- Writing
operations are operations are -Case Study - Case Study
observed and observed and Materials
selected following selected following
workplace policy. workplace policy.
Quality
Quality procedures
procedures and
and practices are
practices are
complied with - PowerPoint -Lecture and
complied with - Written Test
according to
according to Presentation discussion
workplace
workplace
requirements.
requirements.
Cost-conscious
Cost-conscious
habits in resource
habits in resource
utilization are - Instructional
utilization are -Interview
applied based on
applied based on Materials
industry
industry standards.
standards.

LO2. Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Observed good
Observed good
practices relating
practices relating to
to workplace
workplace - Writing -Lecture and
operations are -Written Test
communicated to
operations are Materials Discussion
communicated to
appropriate
appropriate person.
person.
Observed quality Observed quality
procedures and procedures and
- PowerPoint
practices are practices are -Interview
communicated to communicated to Presentation
appropriate person appropriate person
Cost-conscious Cost-conscious
habits in resource habits in resource
utilization are utilization are - Instructional
communicated communicated Materials
based on industry based on industry
standards. standards.

LO3. Implement cost-effective operations

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Preservation and Preservation and
optimization of optimization of
workplace workplace
-Writing
resources is resources is -Case Study -Case Study
implemented in implemented in Materials
accordance with accordance with
enterprise policy enterprise policy
Judicious use of
Judicious use of
workplace tools,
workplace tools,
equipment and
equipment and - Instructional -Lecture/
materials are -Written Test
observed
materials are Materials Discussion
observed according
according to
to manual and work
manual and work
Constructive Constructive
contributions to contributions to
office operations office operations
- Tools and
are made are made -Interview
according to according to equipments
enterprise enterprise
requirements. requirements.
Ability to work
Ability to work
within one’s
within one’s allotted
allotted time and
time and finances
-
finances is
is sustained.
sustained.

COMMON COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competencies: PREPARE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Module Title : PREPARING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND

TOOLS

Modules Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on
identifying requesting and receiving construction
materials and tools based on the required performance
standards.

Nominal Duration : 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify materials

LO2. Requisition of materials
LO3. Receive and inspect materials
Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify materials

Assessment Contents Assessment

Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Types and used
Materials are listed
of construction Workplace Lecture/demons Written and
as per job
materials and location tration Oral Test
requirements
tools
Quantity and
Materials
description of Description of
relevant to Self-paced Direct
materials conform materials and
the unit of Instruction observation
with the job tools
competency
requirements
Tools and Listing of Materials and Group Portfolio
accessories are materials as per tools discussion (credentials)
identified according company -electrical
to standards -structural
job requirements -welding
-masonry
-carpentry
-plumbing-
 pipe lifting
Materials and
tools different
brand names, Power point
Demonstration
sizes, capacity presentation
and kind of
application
Handouts/inst
ructional
materials

LO2. Requisition of materials

Assessment Contents Assessment

Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Different forms Sample of
Materials and tools
-job order slip company
needed are
-tools and standard in Lecture/demonst Written and
requested
materials requisition of ration Oral Test
according to the list
requisition tools and
prepared
procedures material
Request is done as
per company
Requisition Self-paced Direct
standard Job order
procedures Instruction observation
operating procedures
(SOP)
Substitute materials
and tools are
Requisition Portfolio
provided without Group discussion
slip (credentials)
sacrificing cost and
quality of work
Borrowers slip Demonstration
Handouts/inst
ructional
materials
LO3. Receive and inspect materials

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Sample of
Materials and tools
company
issued are inspected Procedures in
standard in Lecture/ Written and
as per receiving tools
receiving of demonstration Oral Test
quantity and and materials
tools and
specification
material
Tools, accessories
Proper
and materials are
inspection of
checked for Inspection Self-paced Direct
tools and
damages according checklist Instruction observation
materials
to enterprise
received
procedures
Materials and tools
are set aside to Proper handling Materials
Group Portfolio
appropriate of tools and handling safety
discussion (credentials)
location nearest to materials devices
the workplace
Inventory form
handouts/
Demonstration
instructional
materials

COMMON COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competencies: OBSERVE PROCEDURES, SPECIFICATIONS

MANUALS OF INSTRUCTION
Module Title : OBSERVING PROCEDURES, SPECIFICATIONS AND
MANUALS OF INSTRUCTION

Modules Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on
Identifying, interpreting, applying services to
specifications, manuals and storing manuals.

Nominal Duration : 8 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify and access specifications/manuals

 LO2. Interpret manuals
LO3. Apply information in manual
LO4. Store manuals
Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Identify and access specifications/manuals

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Appropriate manuals
Types of
are identified and
manuals used in Classroom for Lecture/demonstr
accessed Written test or
construction discussion ation
as per job examination
sector
requirements
Version and date of
Manuals/catal
manual are checked
ogues relative
to ensure that Different types Self-paced Direct
to
correct specification of symbols Instruction observation
construction
and procedures
sector
are identified
Accessing
Instruction Oral
information and Group discussion
materials questioning
data
Demonstration
(able to impart
knowledge
and skills)

LO2. Interpret manuals

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Relevant sections,
chapters of
Types of
specifications/
manuals used in Classroom for Lecture/demonstr
manuals are located Written test or
construction discussion ation
in relation to the examination
sector
work to be
conducted
Information and Different types Manuals/catal Self-paced Direct
procedure in the manual ogues relative
are
to
interpreted in of symbols Instruction observation
accordance with construction
industry practices sector
Accessing
Instruction Oral
information and Group discussion
materials questioning
data
Demonstration
(able to impart
knowledge
and skills)

LO3. Apply information in manual

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Types of
Manual is interpreted
manuals used in Classroom for Lecture/demonstr
according to job Written test or
construction discussion ation
requirements examination
sector
Manuals/catal
Work steps are correctly
ogues relative
identified in accordance Different types Self-paced Direct
to
with manufacturer's of symbols Instruction observation
specification construction
sector
Manual data are
Accessing
applied according to Instruction Oral
information and Group discussion
the given materials questioning
data
task
All correct
sequencing and
adjustments are
Demonstration
interpreted in
(able to impart
accordance with
knowledge
information
and skills)
contained on the
manual or
specifications

LO4. Store manuals

 Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Manual or
specification is stored
appropriately to
prevent damage,
Types of
ready access and
manuals used in Classroom for Lecture/demonstr
updating of Written test or
construction discussion ation
information when examination
sector
required in
accordance with
company
requirements
Manuals/catal
ogues relative
Different types Self-paced Direct
to
of symbols Instruction observation
construction
sector
Accessing
Instruction Oral
information and Group discussion
materials questioning
data
Demonstration
(able to impart
knowledge
and skills)

COMMON COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competencies: INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWING

Module Title : INTERPRETING TECHNICAL DRAWING

Modules Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on
analyzing and interpreting symbols, data and work plan
based on the required performance standards.

Nominal Duration : 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Analyze sign, symbols and data

LO2. Interpret technical drawing and plans
LO3. Apply free hand sketching
Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Analyze sign, symbols and data

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Technical plans are
Drawing
obtained according to Classroom for Direct
symbols and Audio Visual
job discussion observation
signs
requirements
Signs, symbols and
data are identified Trade Workplace Oral
Simulation
according mathematics location questioning
to job specifications
Measuring
Signs symbols and
tools
data are determined
-
according to Written test or
architect/engi Discussion
classification or as examination
neer’s scale
appropriate in
-tape
drawing
measure
Blueprint of Practical Lab Third party
plan report
-Architectural
-Structural
 -Electrical
-Mechanical
-Plumbing
Demonstration
Instructional (able to impart
Demonstration
Materials knowledge
and skills)

LO2. Interpret technical drawing and plans

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Necessary tools,
materials and
Basic Technical Classroom for Direct
equipment are Audio Visual
Drawing discussion observation
identified according
to the plan
Supplies and
Technical plans
materials are listed Workplace Oral
and schematic Simulation
according to location questioning
diagrams
specifications
Measuring
Components, tools
assemblies or objects -
Symbol and Written test or
are architect/engi Discussion
abbreviation examination
recognized as neer’s scale
required -tape
measure
Blueprint of
plan
Dimensions are
-Architectural
identified as appropriate Third party
-Structural Practical Lab
to the report
plan -Electrical
-Mechanical
-Plumbing
Specification details are
matched with Demonstration
existing/available Instructional (able to impart
Demonstration
resources and in line Materials knowledge
with job and skills)
requirements
Work plan is drawn
following the
specifications

LO3. Apply free hand sketching

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Where applicable,
correct freehand
sketching is
Basic Technical Classroom for Direct
produced in Audio Visual
Drawing discussion observation
accordance with the
job
requirements
Technical plans
Workplace Oral
and schematic Simulation
location questioning
diagrams
Measuring
tools
-
Symbol and Written test or
architect/engi Discussion
abbreviation examination
neer’s scale
-tape
measure
Blueprint of
plan
-Architectural
Third party
-Structural Practical Lab
report
-Electrical
-Mechanical
-Plumbing
Demonstration
Instructional (able to impart
Demonstration
Materials knowledge
and skills)
 COMMON COMPETENCIES
Unit of Competencies: PERFORM MENSURATION AND CALCULATIONS

Module Title : PERFORMING MENSURATION AND CALCULATIONS

Modules Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on
Identifying and measuring objects based on the required
performance standards.

Nominal Duration : 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select measuring instrument

LO2. Carry out measurements and calculations
Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Select measuring instrument

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Object or component
to be measured is
identified, classified
Trade
and interpreted Classroom for Direct
mathematics/m Audio Visual
according to discussion observation
ensuration’s
the appropriate
regular geometric
shape
Measuring tools are
selected/identified as
Four
per Workplace Oral
fundamental Simulation
object to be location questioning
operations
measured or job
requirements
Correct specifications
are obtained from Kinds of Written test or
Problem solve Discussion
relevant measurement examination
sources
Appropriate Dimensions Measuring Practical Lab Third party
measuring Instrument report
instruments are
selected
according to job
requirements
Instructional
Alternative measuring Demonstration
Materials
tools are used without Ratio and (able to impart
relevant to Demonstration
sacrificing cost and proportion knowledge
quality of work the purpose
and skills)
of activity
Trigonometric
Functions
Algebra
Equations
Fractions,
percentage and
decimals
Conversion

LO2. Carry out measurements and calculations

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Accurate
Trade
measurements are Classroom for Direct
mathematics/m Audio Visual
obtained according discussion observation
ensuration.
to job requirements
Alternative
measuring tools are
- Four
used Workplace Oral
fundamental Simulation
without sacrificing location questioning
operations
cost and quality of
work
Calculation needed to - Kinds of Problem solve Discussion Written test or
complete work tasks measurement examination
are - Dimensions
performed using the -Ratio and
four basic process of proportion
addition (+),
subtraction (-),
multiplication (x) and
division (/) including
but not limited to:
trigonometric
functions, algebraic
computations
- Trigonometric
Calculations involving
Functions
fractions,
- Algebra
percentages and
Equations Measuring Third party
mixed numbers are Practical Lab
- Fractions, Instrument report
used to complete
percentage and
workplace
decimals
tasks
Instructional
Demonstration
Numerical computation Materials
(able to impart
is self-checked and - Conversion relevant to Demonstration
corrected for accuracy knowledge
the purpose
and skills)
of activity
Instruments are read to
the limit of accuracy of
the tool
Systems of
measurement identified
and
converted according to
job requirements/ISO
Work pieces are
measured according to
job
requirements
 COMMON COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competencies: MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Module Title : MAINTAINING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Modules Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
on checking condition, performing preventive maintenance
and storing of tools and equipment base on the required
performance standards.

Nominal Duration : 4 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Check condition of tools and equipment

LO2. Perform basic preventive maintenance
LO3. Store tools and equipment

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Check condition of tools and equipment

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Materials, tools and
equipment are Direct
identified Types of tools Classroom for observation of
Audio Visual
according to and equipment discussion application of
classification and job tasks
requirements
Non-functional tools
Classification of
and equipment are
functional and Workplace Oral
segregated and Simulation
non-functional location questioning
labeled according to
tools
classification
Safety of tools and Uses of personal Tools and Discussion Written test or
equipment are protective equipment examination
observed in equipment related to the
accordance with (PPE) ff:
manufacturer's -Electrical
 Supplies
-Plumbing
-
Welding/Pipefi
tting
instructions -Carpentry
-Masonry
-Heavy
equipment
Tools for
repair
Condition of PPE are
checked in Measuring
Third party
accordance with Instrument/ Practical Lab
report
manufacturer's Equipment
instructions
Instructional
Materials
-Handouts Demonstration Demonstration
-PowerPoint
Presentation

LO2. Perform basic preventive maintenance

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Appropriate
Direct
lubricants are
Types/uses of Classroom for observation of
identified according Audio Visual
lubricant discussion application of
to
tasks
types of equipment
Tools and equipment
are lubricated
according to Types/uses of
preventive cleaning Workplace Oral
Simulation
maintenance materials/solven location questioning
schedule or t
manufacturer's
specifications
Measuring Types and uses Kind of Discussion Written test or
instruments are of measuring manuals examination
checked and instruments and -
 Manufacturer’
s specification
manual
-repair
calibrated in
manual
accordance with
equipment maintenance
manufacturer’s
procedure
instructions
manual
periodic
maintenance
manual
Preventive
Tools are cleaned and Maintenance
maintenance Third party
lubricated according to schedule Practical Lab
standard procedures techniques and report
forms
procedures
Defective instruments,
equipment and
accessories are
inspected and replaced Demonstration Demonstration
according to
manufacturer’s
specifications
Tools are inspected,
repaired and replaced
after
Use
Work place is cleaned
and kept in safe state in
line with OHSA
regulations

LO3. Store tools and equipment

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Inventory of tools,
instruments and
Direct
equipment
Classroom for Classroom for observation of
are conducted and Audio Visual
discussion discussion application of
recorded as per
tasks
company
practices
Tools and equipment are Handouts/Instru Handouts/Inst Simulation Oral
stored safely in
appropriate locations in
accordance with
ructional
manufacturer's ctional Materials questioning
specifications or Materials
company
procedures
Workplace Workplace
location/tool location/tool
Written test or
room room Discussion
examination
-rack -rack
-toolbox -toolbox
Forms
-requisition
slip Practical Lab Third party
-inventory Demonstration report
form Demonstration
-inspection
form
 CORE COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competencies: PERFORM PRE-AND POST OPERATION PROCEDURES

FOR HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR (BACKHOE)

Module Title : PERFORMING PRE-AND POST OPERATION

PROCEDURES FOR
HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR (BACKHOE)

Modules Descriptor : This unit describes the outcomes required in performing

Procedures before and after productive operation of earth-
moving equipment.

Nominal Duration : 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform visual check of equipment

LO2. Perform “BLOWAF” Check
LO3. Perform operation check
LO4. Perform pre and post-operation procedure.

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform visual check of equipment

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Types and
Earth-moving Unit of
classifications of Observation
equipment is equipment
Hydraulic Demonstration and oral
selected based on (hydraulic
Excavator and questioning
job requirements. Excavator)
uses
Operator serviceable
(OS) parts are Components
Operations
checked in Structure of
and Self-paced
accordance with Hydraulic Demonstration
maintenance instruction
equipment checklist excavator and
manual
and manufacturer’s their functions
procedures.
Walk-around check is
performed
Handouts/Inst
withequipment Classroom
ructional Written Test
checklist and with Discussion
Materials
engine stopped/not
running.
Video
Presentation

LO2. Perform “BLOWAF” check

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
“BLOWAF” check is
performed with
Battery Operation and Observation
checklist form and
(Condition and maintenance Demonstration and oral
with engine
Connections) manual questioning
stopped/not
running
Deficiencies in fluid
levels are identified
and if below normal Unit of
level are Lights (lighting Equipment Self-paced
Demonstration
refilled/topped up in System) (Hydraulic instruction
accordance with Excavator)
equipment
maintenance manual
Abnormal conditions
Pre-operation
are noted in checklist Classroom
Oil (level) inspection Written Test
and reported to Discussion
checklist
authorized person
Workplace Video
Water (level)
Situation Presentation
Air (filter and Battery,
Connection) Halogen Bulb,
Air Filter, Fuel
Fluids and
Lubrications
(Hydraulic Oil,
Engine oil,
 Brake Fluid,
Transmission/
Gear oil,
Distilled
water and
grease),
Handouts/Inst
Fuel (Level and
ructional
Lines)
Materials

LO3. Perform operation check

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Starting/running
check is performed
Safety Start and Operation and Observation
with checklist and in
warm up maintenance Demonstration and oral
accordance with
procedures manual questioning
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Familiarization
Brake, steering and on switches, Unit of
controls are checked gauges and Equipment Self-paced
Demonstration
for systems (Hydraulic instruction
normal functioning monitor/indicato Excavator)
r
Walk-around check is
performed with Audio and Air Pre-operation
Classroom
equipment checklist conditioning inspection Written Test
Discussion
and with engine system checklist
running.
Safety devices and
accessories are
checked for proper Electrical
Workplace Video
functions in lighting and
Situation Presentation
accordance with safe accessories
operating
procedures.
Familiarization Fluids and
on work Lubrications
 (Hydraulic Oil,
Engine oil,
Brake Fluid,
equipment Transmission/
function Gear oil,
Distilled
water and
grease)
Familiarization Handouts/Inst
on operator’s ructional
compartment Materials
Familiarization
on controls,
levers and
pedals

LO4. Perform pre and post-operation procedure.

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Earth moving
equipment is parked
and turned General
Operation and Observation
off after productive Precaution and
maintenance Demonstration and oral
operation in safety
manual questioning
accordance procedure
with company rules
and regulations
Equipment controls
are set into neutral
Unit of
position and parking Familiarization
Equipment Self-paced
brakes are engaged on safety levers Demonstration
(Hydraulic instruction
according to and controls
Excavator)
manufacturer’s
operations manual.
Safety locks and
brakes are all Pre-operation
Classroom
set/engaged in inspection Written Test
Discussion
accordance with checklist
operator’s manual.
 Fluids and
Lubrications
(Hydraulic Oil,
Walk-around
Engine oil,
inspection check is
Brake Fluid, Video
reconducted while
Transmission/ Presentation
doing engine cool
Gear oil,
down
Distilled
water and
grease)
Daily equipment time
record/report (DETR)
Handouts/Inst
is accomplished/
ructional
submitted according
Materials
to company rules and
regulations
 CORE COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competencies: PERFORM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICING

FOR HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR (BACKHOE)

Module Title : PERFORM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICING

FOR HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR (BACKHOE)

Modules Descriptor : This unit describes the outcomes required in routine

Preventive maintenance of earth-moving equipment

Nominal Duration : 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform adjustment on hydraulic excavator

LO2. Perform basic preventive maintenance servicing (PMS) on
Hydraulic Excavator
LO3. Prepare Hydraulic Excavator equipment operation reports
Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Perform adjustment on hydraulic excavator

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Minor defects are
identified and
Company Operations and Observation
remedied in
Rules and Maintenance Demonstration and oral
accordance with
Regulations manual questioning
company/manufactur
er’s procedures.
Use of
Correct/proper tools
personal Company rules Self-paced
are selected based Demonstration
Protective and regulation instruction
on job requirements
Equipment
Major defects are Familiarizatio
identified with n on basic Unit of equipment
Classroom
checklist and referred hand tools (Hydraulic Written Test
Discussion
to appropriate and Excavator)
personnel. equipment
 Familiarizatio Hand and Video
n on OS parts Measuring tools Presentation
Performing
Basic
Personal
Preventive
Protective
Maintenance
Equipment
for Hydraulic
Excavator
Preventive
Maintenance
Schedule
Workplace
Situation
Fluids and
Lubrications
(Hydraulic Oil,
Engine oil, Brake
Fluid,
Transmission/Gea
r oil, Distilled
water and grease)
Handouts/Instruct
ional Materials

LO2. Perform basic preventive maintenance servicing (PMS) on Hydraulic

Excavator

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
OS parts/standards
are identified and Company Operations and Observation
serviced according to Rules and Maintenance Demonstration and oral
manufacturer’s Regulations manual questioning
recommendations.
Fluids and lubricants Use of
are used based on personal Company rules Self-paced Demonstratio
manufacturer’s Protective and regulation instruction n
manual. Equipment
Appropriate basic Familiarization Unit of equipment Classroom Written Test
hand tools and on basic hand (Hydraulic Discussion
equipment are tools and Excavator)
identified and used in
accordance with site equipment
requirements.
Basic preventive
maintenance
servicing (PMS) is
carried out in
Familiarization Hand and Video
accordance with
on OS parts Measuring tools Presentation
manufacturer’s
and/or site
conditions/requireme
nts.
Performing
Basic
Personal
Preventive
Protective
Maintenance
Equipment
for Hydraulic
Excavator
Preventive
Maintenance
Schedule
Workplace
Situation
Fluids and
Lubrications
(Hydraulic Oil,
Engine oil, Brake
Fluid,
Transmission/Gea
r oil, Distilled
water and grease)
Handouts/Instruct
ional Materials
LO3. Prepare Hydraulic Excavator equipment operation reports___________

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Daily checklist form is
properly
Operations and Observation
accomplished in Daily Checklist
Maintenance Demonstration and oral
accordance with form
manual questioning
manufacturer’s/comp
any requirements
Minor/major
Preventive
equipment defects Company rules Self-paced Demonstratio
Maintenance
are reported to and regulation instruction n
Schedule
concerned personnel.
Unit of equipment
Minor and Classroom
(Hydraulic Written Test
Major Defects Discussion
Excavator)
Hand and Video
Measuring tools Presentation
Personal
Protective
Equipment
Preventive
Maintenance
Schedule
Workplace
Situation
Fluids and
Lubrications
(Hydraulic Oil,
Engine oil, Brake
Fluid,
Transmission/Gea
r oil, Distilled
water and grease)
Handouts/Instruct
ional Materials
 CORE COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competencies: PERFORM PRODUCTIVE OPERATION FOR

HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

Module Title : PERFORMING PRODUCTIVE OPERATION FOR

HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

Modules Descriptor : This unit describes the outcomes required in excavation

and Earth-moving operations using Hydraulic Excavator

Nominal Duration : 40 hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Load excavator equipment to Truck (low bed)

LO2. Unload Equipment from truck/trailer (low bed)
LO3. Travel the Excavator
LO4. Perform Excavation work
LO5. Perform Loading Operation
LO6. Perform Lifting and Dumping
Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Load excavator equipment to Truck (low bed)

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Appropriate and
suitable trailer for Safety
transporting the practices in Operations and Observation
Hydraulic Excavator loading and Maintenance Demonstration and oral
is considered unloading manual questioning
according to procedures
requirements.
Coordination and
Proper Tie-
communication with Unit of Equipment
down Self-paced Demonstratio
authorized signalman (Hydraulic
procedure of instruction n
maintained during Excavator)
the equipment
loading.
Excavator is loaded Observation of Trailer (low bed) Classroom Written Test
in correct position
company rules
using adequate ramp
and Discussion
based on safe
regulations
operating procedure.
Proper positioning of
sprocket/wheels are
Video
observed according Securing Devices
Presentation
to safe working
procedure
Arm is properly
positioned while Personal
Hydraulic Excavator Protective
is being loaded on a Equipment
truck trailer bed.
All safety locks and
controls are properly Video CD’s
secured.
Bucket is properly
rested based on safe Handouts
work procedure
Tracks (UC) or
wheels are secured Power Point
with stopper blocks Presentation
and binders
Control and brakes
are checked in line
with safety Work Place
procedure and prior Situation
to starting/moving
the machine
Unexpected
situations are
responded to in line
with company rules
and regulations in a
manner that
minimizes risk to
personnel and
equipment
LO2. Unload Equipment from truck/trailer (low bed)

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Coordination and Safety
communication with practices in Operations and Observation
authorized signalman loading and Maintenance Demonstration and oral
is maintained during unloading manual questioning
unloading. procedures
Arm is properly
positioned while Proper Tie-
Unit of Equipment
Hydraulic Excavator down Self-paced
(Hydraulic Demonstration
is being unloaded procedure of instruction
Excavator)
from truck/trailer the equipment
bed.
Observation of
All safety locks and
company rules Classroom
controls are set at Trailer (low bed) Written Test
and Discussion
required position
regulations
Hydraulic Excavator
is unloaded in correct
position using Video
Securing Devices
adequate ramp Presentation
based on safe
operating procedure
Binders and stopper
Personal
blocks are removed
Protective
prior to unloading
Equipment
operation.
Controls and brakes
are checked in line
with safety
Video CD’s
procedure and prior
to starting/moving
the machine.
Unexpected
situations are
responded to in line Handouts
with company rules Power Point
and regulations in a Presentation
manner that Work Place
minimizes risk to Situation
personnel and
equipment.
LO3. Travel the Excavator

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Work area is
Safety
surveyed for safe
practices in Operations and Observation
accessibility or
loading and Maintenance Demonstration and oral
potential hazards in
unloading manual questioning
accordance with safe
procedures
operating procedures
Proper Tie-
Correct boom/arm Unit of Equipment
down Self-paced
angle position is (Hydraulic Demonstration
procedure of instruction
maintained. Excavator)
the equipment
Sprocket/wheels are Observation of
positioned according company rules Classroom
Trailer (low bed) Written Test
to correct travelling and Discussion
posture regulations
Bucket to ground
clearance is
Video
maintained in Securing Devices
Presentation
accordance with
safety standards
Appropriate travel
- Personal
speed is observed
Protective
with or without load
Equipment
and according to
- Handouts
safety standards.
Unexpected
situations are
responded to in line
- Power Point
with company rules
Presentation
and regulations in a
- Work Place
manner that
Situation
minimizes risk to
personnel and
equipment
LO4. Perform Excavation work

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Safety
Work site inspection
practices in Operations and Observation
is performed in
loading and Maintenance Demonstration and oral
accordance with
unloading manual questioning
safety requirements
procedures
Proper Tie-
Engine RPM is set at Unit of Equipment
down Self-paced
desired operating (Hydraulic Demonstration
procedure of instruction
condition Excavator)
the equipment
Work equipment is Observation of
properly positioned company rules Classroom
Trailer (low bed) Written Test
according to correct and Discussion
operating procedure regulations
Bucket penetration
Video
angle position is Securing Devices
Presentation
observed
Correct operation of
arm and boom is Personal
observed during Protective
scooping of Equipment
excavated materials.
Required excavation
dimensions are
Video CD’s
observed according
Handouts
to work
specifications.
Unexpected
situations are
responded to in line
Power Point
with company rules
Presentation
and regulations in a
Work Place
manner that
Situation
minimizes risk to
personnel and
equipment.
LO5. Perform Loading Operation

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Safety
Hydraulic Excavator
practices in Operations and Observation
is properly positioned
loading and Maintenance Demonstration and oral
according to ground
unloading manual questioning
condition.
procedures
Proper Tie-
Engine RPM is set at Unit of Equipment
down Self-paced
desired operating (Hydraulic Demonstration
procedure of instruction
condition. Excavator)
the equipment
Swing angle is
maintained according Observation of
to the required company rules Classroom
Trailer (low bed) Written Test
distance and position and Discussion
of mobile/ stationary regulations
equipment.
Proper loading
sequence is observed Video
Securing Devices
based on standard Presentation
operating procedure
4 Proper loading
Personal
sequence is observed
Protective
based on standard
Equipment
operating procedure
Video CD’s
Handouts
Power Point
Presentation
Work Place
Situation
LO6. Perform Lifting and Dumping

Assessment Assessment
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
Safety
Engine RPM is set at practices in Operations and Observation
desired operating loading and Maintenance Demonstration and oral
condition. unloading manual questioning
procedures
Correct rigging of Proper Tie-
Unit of Equipment
load is observed in down Self-paced
(Hydraulic Demonstration
accordance with safe procedure of instruction
Excavator)
lifting procedure. the equipment
Tipping radius is
Observation of
checked and
company rules Classroom
confirmed according Trailer (low bed) Written Test
and Discussion
to lifting capacity of
regulations
the machine.
Proper placing of
load is observed
Video
when performing Securing Devices
Presentation
lifting with the load
over the front.
Unexpected
situations are
responded to in line
with company rules Personal
and regulations in a Protective
manner that Equipment
minimizes risk to
personnel and
equipment.
Video CD’s
Handouts
Power Point
Presentation
Work Place
Situation