TESDA Organic Agriculture Production NC II Course

Organic Agriculture Production NC II course by TESDA aims to advance knowledge, skills, and attitudes aligned with industry standards. Participants will gain comprehensive insights into sustainable agricultural practices that prioritize environmental health and food safety.

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The curriculum focuses on core competencies such as raising organic chickens, cultivating organic vegetables, and producing organic fertilizers. Students will also learn to create various concoctions and manage the rearing of organic hogs and small ruminants like goats, equipping them with practical expertise for the organic agriculture sector.

Benefits

Here are some benefits of taking  Organic Agriculture Production NC II course by TESDA:

• Gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in organic agriculture aligned with industry standards.
• Learn core competencies in raising organic chickens and hogs.
• Master the production of organic vegetables and fertilizers.
• Acquire the ability to manufacture various organic concoctions.
• Develop expertise in raising organic small ruminants like goats.
• Enhance employability and career prospects in the growing field of organic agriculture.

Units of Competency

Basic Competencies

• Participating in workplace communication
• Working in a team environment
• Practicing career professionalism
• Practicing occupational health and safety

Common Competencies

• Applying safety measures in farm operations
• Using farm tools and equipment
• Performing estimation and basic calculation
• Performing records keeping
• Developing and Updating Industry Knowledge

Core Competencies

• Raising Organic Chicken
• Producing Organic Vegetables
• Producing Organic Fertilizer
• Producing Various Concoctions and extracts

Elective Competencies

• Raising Organic Hogs
• Raising Organic Small Ruminants

Sample of Certificate of Completion

National Certificate

Career Opportunities

A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be an:

• Organic Agriculture Farmer
• Organic Chicken Raiser
• Organic Hogs Raiser
• Organic Small Ruminants Raiser
• Organic Vegetables Farmer
• Organic Concoctions and Extracts Producer
• Organic Fertilizer Producer

Training Duration

• Basic: 18 hours
• Common: 64 hours
• Core: 96 hours
• Electives: 54 hours

Total: 232 hours

Requirements

To enroll in the Organic Agriculture Production NC II, you will need to provide the following documents:

• 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

For any further inquiries, please contact the respective enrollment site. It’s important to note that specific requirements may vary.

Qualifications

Prospective trainees or students should possess the following qualifications to enroll:

• Able to read and write
• Possess good moral character
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Physically fit and mentally healthy, as certified by a Public Health Officer

Trainer Qualifications

• Must be civil service eligible for a government position or possess an appropriate professional license issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission
• Must be computer literate
• Must have at least 2 years of job/industry experience
• Must have completed training in Training Methodology I
• Must hold a Horticulture NC III or its equivalent
• Must be physically and mentally fit

How to Obtain a Organic Agriculture Production NC II Assessment and Certificates?

To obtain a Organic Agriculture Production NC II assessment and certificates, students must follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit a TESDA Accredited Assessment Center or the TESDA District/Provincial Office closest to your location and submit an application for assessment.

Step 2: Provide the required documents, including:

• A duly accomplished Application Form,
• A properly filled-out Self Assessment Guide for your 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 obtain an Official Receipt and Admission Slip.

Step 4: Attend the scheduled assessment on the assigned date and venue indicated in the Admission Slip. (Remember to bring your Admission Slip on the assessment day.)

Step 5: Retrieve 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) seven working days after applying for the issuance of COC/NC.

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