1. Ladderized Curriculum Map – Agarwood Farming NC I–III
| NC Level | Core Units | Learning Hours | Delivery Mode | Assessment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC I | 1. Assist in Agarwood Nursery Operations |
- Assist in Plantation Establishment
- Perform Basic Farm Maintenance
- Assist in Harvesting and Handling
- Observe Environmental Compliance and Farm Ethics | 168 | Classroom (40 hrs) + Field Immersion (128 hrs) | Written Test, Practical Demonstration, Observation Checklist |
| NC II | 1. Establish and Maintain Plantation - Conduct Resin Induction / Inoculation
- Perform Harvesting Operations
- Conduct Post-Harvest Handling and Storage
- Apply Quality Control, Grading, and Documentation
- Ensure Ethical Trade Compliance | 240 | Classroom (60 hrs) + Field Immersion (180 hrs) | Written Test, Practical Demonstration, Portfolio Review, Observation |
| NC III | 1. Supervise Plantation Operations - Quality Assurance of Resin and Harvested Trees
- Advanced Post-Harvest Handling, Storage, and Grading
- Compliance Management and Ethical Sourcing
- Team Training and Mentorship | 260 | Blended: Classroom (80 hrs), Field (140 hrs), Workplace Simulation (40 hrs) | Written Test, Practical Demonstration, Portfolio, Workplace Simulation, Observation |
2. Learning Modules – Trainer & Trainee Guides
NC I Modules
- Module 1: Agarwood Nursery Operations
- Module 2: Plantation Establishment
- Module 3: Basic Farm Maintenance
- Module 4: Harvesting and Handling
- Module 5: Environmental Compliance and Farm Ethics
NC II Modules
- Module 1: Plantation Establishment & Maintenance
- Module 2: Resin Induction / Inoculation Techniques
- Module 3: Harvesting Operations
- Module 4: Post-Harvest Handling and Storage
- Module 5: Quality Control, Grading, and Documentation
- Module 6: Ethical Trade Compliance
NC III Modules
- Module 1: Supervisory Management and Plantation Operations
- Module 2: Quality Assurance & Compliance Monitoring
- Module 3: Advanced Post-Harvest Handling, Storage, and Grading
- Module 4: Ethical Sourcing & Regulatory Compliance
- Module 5: Team Training and Mentorship
Notes:
- Each module contains learning objectives, content outline, trainer instructions, trainee activities, materials, assessment tools, and time allocation.
- Modules are ladderized for progressive skill acquisition from NC I → NC III.
- Field immersion and hands-on practice are mandatory for effective skill mastery.
- Assessment is competency-based, including practical demonstration, portfolio review, written tests, and observation.