If you’re someone who has a green thumb and dreams of managing your own small farm, TESDA Horticulture NC III is the perfect course for you. Not only does it teach valuable skills and knowledge on how to successfully run a farm, but it also equips you with the ability to work independently and own your own business.
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This course goes beyond just basic farming techniques, and includes compliance with industry standards, installation of irrigation systems, and performing specialized machinery maintenance. With TESDA Horticulture NC III, you can turn your passion for horticulture into a thriving career.
Benefits
Taking the Horticulture NC III course offers several benefits:
- Skill Development: Gain essential skills in decision-making and managing horticultural crops, including vegetables, fruits, and cut flowers.
- Autonomy: Learn to work independently, enhancing your ability to manage small farms or horticultural enterprises.
- Career Opportunities: Open up career paths in agriculture, either by owning a small enterprise or working within a cooperative.
- Hands-On Experience: Get practical experience in the establishment, maintenance, and harvesting of crops.
- Sustainability Practices: Learn sustainable farming techniques that contribute to environmental conservation.
- Market Competitiveness: Become more competitive in the agricultural market with advanced horticultural knowledge and skills.
Units of Competency
This Qualification includes the following Units of Competency:
BASIC COMPETENCIES
- Participate in workplace communication
- Work in a team environment
- Solve/address general workplace problems
- Develop career and life decisions
- Contribute to workplace innovation
- Present relevant information
- Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures
- Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace
- Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace
COMMON COMPETENCIES
- Prepare materials and tools
- Interpret technical drawing and plans
- Observe procedures, specifications and manuals of instructions
- Perform mensurations and calculations
- Perform basic benchworks
- Check basic electrical circuits
- Maintain tools, instruments and equipment
- Perform housekeeping and safety practices
- Document work accomplished
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Service and maintain mobile air-conditioning units
- Troubleshoot and repair mobile air-conditioning systems
- Perform start-up, test and commissioning for mobile air-conditioning systems
Sample of Certificate of Completion
Career Opportunities
An individual who has attained this Qualification is qualified to serve as:
- Independent Farmer (Owner/Operator in a smaller operation)
- Leading Hand
Training Duration
- Basic: 18 hours
- Common: 14 hours
- Core: 413 hours
Total: 445 hours
Qualifications
Prospective trainees or students seeking entry into this course should meet the following qualifications:
- Proficient in oral and written communication
- Physically and mentally fit
- Good moral character
- Able to perform basic math
Note: This list does not include specific institutional requirements like educational attainment, relevant work experience, and other criteria.
Requirements
To enroll in TESDA Horticulture NC III, certain requirements must be met. These include:
- PSA Birth Certificate
- High School or College Diploma
- Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records or Form 137
- Certificate of Good Moral Character or GMRC
- 1 x 1 and/or 2 x 2 pictures
It is important to note that the specific requirements may vary depending on the school you are enrolling in. Therefore, it is advisable to communicate with the school to be informed about any possible variations in the required documents.
Trainer Qualifications
- Must be in good physical and mental health
- Must have completed training in Training Methodology IV (TM IV)
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience (Optional: depending on the requirements of the hiring institution)
- Must possess an NC IV certification
These qualifications are important for a horticulture trainer to effectively impart knowledge and skills to trainees. However, they should not be the only determining factor in becoming a successful trainer.
How to Obtain a Horticulture NC III Assessment and Certificates?
To obtain an assessment and certificates for Horticulture NC III, students must follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit a TESDA Accredited Assessment Center or the nearest TESDA District/Provincial Office and submit an application for assessment.
Step 2: Provide the necessary documents, including:
- A completed Application Form
- A properly filled-out Self Assessment Guide for the chosen qualification
- Three colored passport-size pictures with a white background, collar, and name printed at the back.
Step 3: Pay the Assessment Fee at the Assessment Center Cashier and receive an Official Receipt and Admission Slip.
Step 4: Attend the scheduled assessment on the assigned date and venue stated in the Admission Slip. (Remember to bring the Admission Slip on the assessment day.)
Step 5: Obtain the Competency Assessment Result Summary (CARS) from the Assessment Center.
Step 6: Assessment passers should apply for certification at the TESDA District/Provincial Office responsible for the assessment center/venue.
Step 7: Assessment passers can collect their National Certificate (NC) or Certificate of Competency (COC) within seven working days after applying for the issuance of COC/NC.
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Summary
TESDA Horticulture NCIII is a comprehensive course designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to run their own small farm or pursue a career in the agricultural industry. This course covers a wide range of topics, including adherence to industry standards, irrigation systems, machinery maintenance, and more. Completion of the course requires a minimum of 445 hours of class attendance, and specific requirements may vary depending on the school. Students can obtain certificates and assessments by following a series of steps. Upon completing the course, individuals can seek employment as an independent farmer or explore other opportunities in the agricultural sector. To learn more about this course, interested individuals can contact TESDA using their provided contact details.
Contact Information
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Office Address: BLDG 8, TESDA Gate 2, TESDA Complex, East Service Rd., South Superhighway, Taguig, Metro Manila.
Email Address: contactcenter@tesda.gov.ph
Telephone Number: 8887-7777
SMS Hotline: 0917-479-4370 (text only)
Website: https://www.tesda.gov.ph/
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