ANNEX B – TRAINING REGULATIONS NC I

TESDA TRAINING REGULATIONS

Qualification: Agarwood Farming NC I
Sector: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery
Sub-sector: Non-Timber Forest Products / High-Value Tree Crops

1. QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION

The qualification provides entry-level competencies in assisting agarwood nursery operations, plantation establishment, farm maintenance, basic harvesting, post-harvest support, and observing environmental compliance.

2. JOB ROLES / OCCUPATIONAL TITLES

  • Agarwood Farm Laborer
  • Nursery Assistant
  • Plantation Aide
  • Harvesting Assistant
  • Agroforestry Farm Worker (Entry Level)

3. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Basic literacy and numeracy
  • Physically fit for farm work
  • No prior agarwood experience required

4. UNIT OF COMPETENCY

A. Basic Competencies

  1. Participate in workplace communication
  2. Work in a team environment
  3. Practice career professionalism
  4. Practice occupational health and safety procedures

B. Common Competencies

  1. Apply safety measures in farm operations
  2. Use farm tools and equipment
  3. Perform estimation and basic calculation
  4. Apply biosecurity and sanitation measures

C. Core Competencies

  1. Assist in Agarwood Nursery Operations
  2. Assist in Plantation Establishment
  3. Perform Basic Farm Maintenance
  4. Assist in Harvesting and Handling
  5. Observe Environmental Compliance and Farm Ethics

5. TRAINING DELIVERY

  • Modular, competency-based
  • Combination of classroom, demonstration, and hands-on field immersion

6. TRAINING DURATION

Competency TypeHours
Basic Competencies36
Common Competencies36
Core Competencies168
TOTAL240 Hours

7. ASSESSMENT ARRANGEMENTS

  • Competency-based assessment
  • Methods: Written/oral tests, practical demonstration, observation checklists, portfolios
  • Conducted by TESDA-accredited Assessors

8. TRAINER QUALIFICATIONS

  • TESDA-certified Trainer (NTTC I)
  • Minimum 1-year experience in forestry, tree crops, or agarwood
  • Knowledgeable in DENR and DA basic regulations

9. TRAINING FACILITIES AND TOOLS

Facilities: Classroom, nursery area, demonstration farm plot
Tools/Equipment: Hand tools, PPE, watering cans, containers, basic record forms

10. CERTIFICATION

  • National Certificate Level I (NC I) – Agarwood Farming
  • Issued by TESDA upon successful assessment

11. PROGRESSION PATHWAY

  • NC I → NC II → NC III
  • Builds foundational skills for higher-level competencies and supervisory roles