Agarwood Farming NC III
Module 1: Supervisory Management and Plantation Operations
A. MODULE INFORMATION (Simplified)
- Program: Agarwood Farming NC III (Pilot – Barangay / LGU Level)
- Module: Supervisory Management and Plantation Operations
- Total Duration: 24 Hours (Flexible scheduling)
- Delivery Mode: Barangay-based classroom, on-farm demonstration, mentoring
- Target Learners: Lead farmers, farm supervisors, cooperative officers, senior farm workers
B. MODULE PURPOSE (Farmer Explanation)
This module helps experienced agarwood farmers learn how to lead people, plan farm work, use tools and labor wisely, keep everyone safe, solve farm problems, and record farm activities properly. After this module, farmers can act as team leaders or supervisors in agarwood plantations.
C. LEARNING OUTCOMES (What Farmers Will Be Able To Do)
After finishing this module, farmers can:
- Lead and guide farm workers properly
- Plan daily, weekly, and monthly plantation activities
- Assign tools, materials, and workers correctly
- Check if work is done well and on time
- Follow safety, environmental, and ethical rules
- Solve farm problems and make good decisions
- Keep simple but accurate farm records
D. SESSION GUIDE (BARANGAY‑FRIENDLY)
Session 1: Being a Good Farm Supervisor (4 hrs)
Topics:
- What is a farm supervisor?
- How to lead workers with respect
- How to communicate clearly
Activities:
- Group sharing of farm leadership experiences
- Role‑playing: giving instructions to workers
Assessment:
- Observation during role‑play
Session 2: Planning and Scheduling Farm Activities (4 hrs)
Topics:
- Planning farm work by season and tree age
- Daily, weekly, monthly farm plans
Activities:
- Making a simple farm activity calendar
- Group planning exercise
Assessment:
- Checking submitted farm plan
Session 3: Using Tools, Materials, and Workers Properly (4 hrs)
Topics:
- Matching tools and workers to tasks
- Avoiding waste and shortages
Activities:
- Actual tool assignment in the field
- Group discussion on common problems
Assessment:
- Practical demonstration
Session 4: Checking Work and Helping Workers Improve (4 hrs)
Topics:
- How to check work quality
- Giving advice and correction politely
Activities:
- Field observation exercise
- Peer feedback practice
Assessment:
- Trainer observation
Session 5: Safety, Environment, and Ethics (4 hrs)
Topics:
- Using PPE
- Protecting soil, water, and trees
- Following DENR and barangay rules
Activities:
- Safety drill
- Environmental walk‑through
Assessment:
- Safety checklist completion
Session 6: Solving Farm Problems and Making Decisions (2 hrs)
Topics:
- Common agarwood farm problems
- Simple decision‑making steps
Activities:
- Case discussion (pest, labor, weather issues)
Assessment:
- Oral questioning
Session 7: Simple Record‑Keeping and Reporting (2 hrs)
Topics:
- Why records are important
- What to record (work, tools, incidents)
Activities:
- Filling out simple log sheets
Assessment:
- Checking completed records
E. TRAINER / FACILITATOR NOTES
- Use local language whenever possible
- Encourage sharing of local farming practices
- Keep lessons practical and visual
- Focus on learning by doing, not lectures
F. MATERIALS NEEDED (LOW‑COST)
- Manila paper, markers
- Sample tools and PPE
- Printed simple log sheets
- Actual plantation area
G. ASSESSMENT APPROACH (TESDA‑ALIGNED, FARMER‑FRIENDLY)
- Observation during farm activities
- Simple written or oral questions
- Completed farm plans and records
H. CERTIFICATION PATHWAY
- Completion qualifies learner for NC III assessment
- Can be ladderized from NC II
- Supports LGU, cooperative, and people’s organization leadership roles
Note: This Barangay / LGU version is aligned with TESDA Training Re