SESSION PLAN

Sector : Agriculture and Fisheries

Qualification Title : Agricultural Crops Production NC II
Unit of Competency : Perform Nursery Operations
Module Title : Performing Nursery Operations
Learning Outcomes:
L.O.1. Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple equipment
L.O.2. Maintain nursery facilities
L.O.3. Handle seeds/planting material
L.O.4 Prepare growing media
L.O.5 conduct propagation activities

A. INTRODUCTION: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform nursery operations for
agricultural crops including establishing nursery shed, preparation and handling of planting materials, preparation of
growing media, transplanting germinated seedlings and handling of nursery tools and equipment

B. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

LO 1: Prepare nursery tools, farm implements and simple equipment

Learning Content Methods Presentation Practice Feedback Resources Time

nursery tools, farm Self-Paced Read Information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
implements and sheet 1.1-1 on check 1.1-1 answer key 1.1-1 minute
simple equipment nursery tools and s
simple equipment
Demonstration Observe how to Perform Evaluate using Operation 3
 use nursery tools Operation Performance sheet 1.1-1, hours
and equipment sheet 1.1-1 Checklist 1.1-1 Performance
Checklist 1.1-1,
garden shovel,
hand sprayer,
shovel,
Basic pre- Self-Paced Read Information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
operative checking sheet 1.1-2 on check 1.1-2 answer key 1.1-2 minute
of tools, farm basic pre- s
implements and checking of tools
equipment is and equipment
performed in Demonstration Observe how farm Perform task Evaluate using Task sheet 1.1-2, 3 hour
accordance with implements an sheet 1.1-2 task performance Task performance
manufacturer’s equipment are checklist 1.1-2 checklist 1.1-2,
manual pre-checked garden shovel,
according to hand sprayer,
manufacturer’s shovel,
manual
How to use Self-Paced Read Information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
equipment sheet 1.1-3 on check 1.1-3 answer key 1.1-3 minute
according to the how to use s
GAP standard. equipment
according to GAP
standard
Tools with wear and Self-Paced Read Information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
corrosions are sheet 1.1-4 on check 1.1-4 answer key 1.1-4 minute
segregated and treating tools with s
treated according to wear and
maintenance plan corrosion
and procedures. Demonstration Observe how to Perform Evaluate using Operation sheet 5
segregate and Operation performance 1.1-4, hours
maintain tools sheet 1.1-4 checklist 1.1-4 Performance
and equipment check list 1.1-4.
Hand sprayer,
 rusty tools
LO 2: Maintain nursery facilities

Nursery sanitation Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
is maintained sheet 1.2-1 on check 1.2-1 answer key 1.2-1 minute
according to GAP maintaining s
standard. nursery sanitation
Demonstration Observe how to Perform Evaluate using Operation 3
segregate and Operation performance sheet 1.2-1, hours
maintain tools sheet 1.2-1 checklist 1.2-1 Performance
and equipment check list 1.2-
1. Hand
sprayer,
pesticide
Repair and Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
maintenance of sheet 1.2-1 on check 1.2-2 answer key 1.2-2 minute
nursery facilities repairing and s
are performed to maintaining
nursery facilities
maximize their
Demonstration Observe how to Perform Evaluate using Operation 4
efficiency and
repair and Operation performance sheet 1.2-2, hours
effectiveness maintain nursery sheet 1.2-2 checklist 1.2-2 Performance
facilities check list 1.2-
2. Hammer,
nails, UV
plastic, shade
net
Preventive Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
measures are sheet 1.2-3 on check 1.2-3 answer key 1.2-3 minute
applied for preventive s
inclement measures for
inclement
weather.
weather
Demonstration Observe how to Perform Evaluate using Operation 2
implement Operation performance sheet 1.2-
 preventive sheet 1.2-3 checklist 1.2-3 3Performance hours
measures for check list 1.2-
inclement 3. Shade net,
weather tarp, nails,
hammer, string
Safety measures Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
are practiced sheet 1.2-4 on check 1.2-4 answer key 1.2-4 minute
according to OSHS OSHS safety s
measures
Demonstration Observe how to Perform Evaluate using Operation 2
segregate and Operation performance sheet 1.2-4, hours
maintain tools sheet 1.2-4 checklist 1.2-4 Performance
and equipment check list 1.2-
4. Hand
sprayer, rusty
tools
LO 3: Handle Seeds/Planting Material
Planting materials Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
are determined sheet 1.3-1 on check 1.3-1 answer key 1.3-1 minute
according to kinds kinds of planting s
and varieties materials
Demonstration Observe what Perform Evaluate using Operation sheet 2 hours
planting Operation performance 1.3-2,
materials are sheet 1.3-1 checklist 1.3-1 Performance
needed for each check list1.3-1,
various seeds
plant
Quality seeds are Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
selected according sheet 1.3-2 on the check 1.3-2 answer key 1.3-2 minute
to prescribed selection of s
characteristics quality seeds
Demonstration Observe how Perform Evaluate using Operation 1.5
quality seeds Operation performance sheet 1.3-2, hours
are selected and sheet 1.3-2 checklist 1.3-2 Performance
 what are their check list 1.3-2
characteristics Various seeds,
basin
Seed testing is Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
conducted to sheet 1.3-3 seed check 1.3-3 answer key 1.3-3 minute
determine the testing s
percentage Demonstration Observe how Perform Evaluate using Operation 2
germination of the seed testing is Operation performance sheet 1.3-3 hours
seedstock in conducted sheet 1.3-3 checklist 1.3-3 Performance
accordance with check list 1.3-3
the standard
procedures
Planting materials Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
are treated sheet 1.3-4 on the check 1.3-4 answer key 1.3-4 minute
following standard treatment of s
protocol. planting materials

Demonstration Observe how Perform Evaluate using Operation 3

planting Operation performance sheet 1.3-4, hours
material are sheet 1.3-4 checklist 1.3-4 Performance
treated check list 1.3-4

Seed scarification Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
is performed for sheet 1.3-5 on check 1.3-5 answer key 1.3-5 minute
germination seed scarification s
purposes based on
type of crop
 Demonstration Observe how Perform Evaluate using Operation 2
seed Operation performance sheet 1.3-5, hours
scarification is sheet 1.3-5 checklist 1.3-5 Performance
done check list 1.3-5

LO 4: Prepare Growing Media

Occupational Self-Paced Read Answer self Compare CBLM 30
Health and information check 1.4-1 answers to minutes
safety and sheet 1.4-1 on answer key 1.4-1
equipment occupational
health and
safety and
personal
protective
equipment
Tools, Materials, Self-Paced Read Answer self- Compare CBLM 30
and their information check 1.4-2 answers to minutes
functions sheet 1.4-2 on answer key 1.4-
Tools, materials, 2
equipment and
their functions
Components of Self-Paced Read Answer self- Compare CBLM 30
Growing Media information check 1.4-3 answers to minutes
and their uses sheet 1.4-3A on answer key 1.4-
the components 3
of growing
media and their
uses
Self-Paced Read
information
 sheet 1.4-3B on
how to make
carbonized rice
hull
Observe the Perform Task Evaluate the Task sheet 5 Hours
Demonstration making of sheet 1.4-3B demonstration 1.4-3B,
Carbonized rice using the Carbonizer,
hull performance Rice Hull,
Criteria Spade,
Checklist 1.4-3B Lighter,
Firewood
Mixing soil Self-Paced Read Answer self- Compare CBLM 30
media information check 1.4-4 answers to minutes
components sheet 1.4-4 on answer key 1.4-
mixing soil 4
media
components
Self-paced Watch video Computer 5 mins
demonstration
1.4-4
Observe the Perform Job Evaluate the Task sheet 1.4-4, 1 hour
Demonstration mixing of soil sheet 1.4-4 demonstration compost, soil, and 30
media using the CRH, shovel, minutes
performance gloves,
Criteria
Checklist 1.4-4
Load soil media Self-Paced Read Answer Self Compare CBLM 30
into different information Check 1.4-5 answers to minutes
containers sheet 1.4-5 on answer key 1.4-
according to loading soil 5
crop media into
 requirement different
containers
according to the
crop
requirement
Observe the Perform Task Evaluate the Task Sheet 1.4- 1 Hours
Demonstration containers being sheet 1.4-5 demonstration 4, Performance
arranged and using the Criteria
labelled performance Checklist 1.4-4
Paper, scotch
according to Criteria
tape, marker
varieties and Checklist 1.4-5
species
LO 5: Conduct Propagation Activities
Nursery shed is Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
set-up according sheet 1.5-1 on check 1.5-1 answer key 1.5-1 minutes
to plant setting up a
requirement nursery shed
Demonstration Observe how to Perform Task Evaluate the 2 Hours
set up the sheet 1.5-1 demonstration
nursery shed using the
according to performance
plant Criteria
requirement Checklist 1.5-1
Quality seedlings Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
are selected based sheet 1.5-2 on the check 1.5-2 answer key 1.5-2 minutes
on prescribed selection of
characteristics. quality seedlings
Demonstration Observe how Perform Task Evaluate the
quality seedlings sheet 1.5-2 demonstration 2 Hours
are selected using the
based on performance
 prescribed Criteria
characteristics Checklist 1.5-2
Propagation Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
materials are sheet 1.5-3 on the check 1.5-3 answer key 1.5-3 minutes
selected according selection of
to propagation propagation
materials
activity.
Demonstration Observe how Perform Task Evaluate the
propagation sheet 1.5-3 demonstration
materials are using the
selected performance
Criteria
Checklist 1.5-3
Plant propagation Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
techniques are sheet 1.5-4 on check 1.5-4 answer key 1.5-4 minutes
performed based plant propagation
on recommended techniques
practices. Demonstration Observe how Perform Task Evaluate the
plant sheet 1.5-4 demonstration
propagation using the
techniques are performance
performed Criteria
Checklist 1.5-4
Germinated Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
seedlings are sheet 1.5-5 on check 1.5-5 answer key 1.5-5 minutes
maintained until maintaining
fully established. germinated
seedlings
Demonstration Observe how to Perform Task Evaluate the
maintain the sheet 1.5-5 demonstration
germinated using the
 seedlings performance
Criteria
Checklist 1.5-5
Pricking and Self – Paced Read information Answer self Compare to CBLM 30
thinning of sheet 1.5-6 on check 1.5-6 answer key 1.5-6 minutes
seedlings are pricking and
performed based thinning
on recommended Demonstration Observe how to Perform Task Evaluate the
practices. prick and thin sheet 1.5-6 demonstration
seedlings using the
performance
Criteria
Checklist 1.5-6
C. ASSESSMENT PLAN
• Written Test
● Performance Test
D. TEACHER’S SELF-REFLECTION OF THE SESSION