QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY

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1 QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY What are Occupational Standards(OS)? OS describe what individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function OS are performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding Contact Us: Agriculture Skill Council of India, , Bestech Chambers,B- Block, Sushant Lok-1, Gurgaon, Haryana ceo@asci-india.com Contents 1. Introduction and Contact. [1] 2. Qualification Pack. [2] 3. Glossary of Key Terms. [3] 4. OS Units.. [5] 5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & OS [38] 6. Assessment Criteria [36] Qualifications Pack- Coffee Plantation Worker SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SUB-SECTOR: Agriculture Crop Production OCCUPATION: Plantation Crop Cultivation REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q0501 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/NIL Introduction Coffee Plantation Worker is responsible to work in the coffee plantation on a given piece of land right from nusery preparation to harvesting and storage under supervision. Brief Job Description: The individual is responsible for carrying out the ground level activities involved in a coffee plantation right from nursery preparation to harvesting and storage. Personal Attributes: The coffee plantation worker should work independently, laborious and must have the ability to make operational decisions pertaining to his area of work. The individual should have clarity and should be result oriented. The individual should also be able to demonstrate skills to use various tools.

2 Job Details Qualifications Pack For Coffee Plantation Worker Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q0501 Job Role Coffee Plantation Worker Credits(NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture And Allied Drafted on 25/02/14 Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production Last reviewed on 15/03/15 Occupation Plantation Crop Cultivation Next review date 31/03/16 NSQC Clearance on 18/06/2015 Job Role Role Description NSQF level Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications Training (Suggested but not mandatory) Minimum Job Entry Age Experience Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS) Performance Criteria Coffee Plantation Worker (Coffee Farmer) The person is responsible for carrying out the ground level activities involved in a coffee plantation right from nursery preparation to harvesting and storage. 2 No entry level barrier; 5 th Standard Pass preferable. Not Applicable OJT 17 Years One year prior experience in field (crop) operations Compulsory: 1. AGR/N Seed Preparation in Coffee Plantation 2. AGR/N Land preparation and Transplanting in Coffee Plantation 3. AGR/N0503 Integrated Nutrient Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation 4. AGR/N Training and Pruning in Coffee Plantation 5. AGR/N Integrated Pest and Disease Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation 6. AGR/N Irrigation in Coffee Plantation 7. AGR/N Harvesting and Post Harvest Practices in Coffee Plantation 8. AGR/N9903 Maintain Health & Safety at the workplace Optional: NA As described in the relevant OS units

3 Definitions Qualifications Pack For Coffee Plantation Worker Keywords /Terms Sector Sub-sector Occupation Function Job Role OS Performance Criteria NOS Qualifications Pack Code Qualifications Pack Unit Code Unit Title Description Knowledge and Understanding Organizational Context Technical Knowledge Core Skills or Generic Skills Description Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar businesses and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests. Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/related set of functions in an industry. Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of OS. Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organization. OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts. Performance Criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task. NOS are Occupational Standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context. Qualifications Pack Code is a unique reference code that identifies a qualifications pack. Qualifications Pack comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A Qualifications Pack is assigned a unique qualification pack code. Unit Code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an N. Unit Title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do. Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for. Knowledge and Understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard. Organizational Context includes the way the organization is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility. Technical Knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities. Core Skills or Generic Skills are a group of skills that are key to learning and working in today's world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.

4 Acronyms Vertical Cultivar Seed Material Tilth FYM INM Keywords /Terms OJT OS NOS NSQF Agr IPM INM FYM Qualifications Pack For Coffee Plantation Worker Vertical may exist within a sub-sector representing different domain areas or the client industries served by the industry Is Cultivated Variety. To propagate true-to-type clones, many cultivars must be propagated vegetatively through cuttings, grafting, and even tissue culture. Propagation by seed usually produces something different than the parent plant. Sexually or vegetatively propagated planting materials which are used for seeding and planting. Physical condition of soil, especially in relation to its suitability for planting or growing a crop. Farm Yard Manure. Farmyard manure refers to the decomposed mixture of dung and urine of farm animals along with litter and left over material from roughages or fodder fed to the cattle. Integrated Nutrient Management is a practice where all sources of nutrients namely organic, inorganic (chemical fertilizer), Biofertilizer can be combined and applied to soils so that crop growth is enhanced and we can get good yield with quality product. Description On Job Training Occupation Standard National Occupation Standard National Skills Qualification Framework Agriculture Integrated Pest Management Integrated Nutrient Management Farm Yard Manure

5 AGR/N0501 Seed Preparation in Coffee Plantation National Occupational Standard Overview This unit is about dealing with Seed Preparation for Coffee Plantation Worker.

6 National Occupational Standard AGR/N0501 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Seed Preparation in Coffee Plantation AGR/N0501 Seed Preparation in Coffee Plantation This OS is for a Coffee Farmer who is responsible for seed preparation. This unit/task covers the following: Seed preparation Health and Safety Precautions Nursery Bed Preparation Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Seed Preparation Health and Safety Precautions Nursery Bed Preparation Knowledge and Understanding (K) Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC1. select healthy fruit bearing mother plant for seed PC2. select matured fruit PC3. grade matured fruit PC4. pulp the coffee seed manually PC5. treat seed by ash PC6. treat with fungicide PC7. dry the seed on shade PC8. check moisture percentage by manually/moisture meter PC9. store the seed safely PC10. read and understand the safety precautions / labels in the reading material provided with the fungicide PC11. keep ready with all the necessary first aids as suggested in the safety measures PC12. use all the necessary safety material and follow all the preventive measures to avoid any injury during use / application of pesticide PC13. use sieved river sand, jungle soil and composted cattle manure PC14. perform soil solarisation covering with transparent plastic sheet PC15. mix sand, manure and soil as per recommendation. PC16. prepare raised bed PC17. prepare poly bag bed PC18. sow seed PC19. prepare thatch PC20. harden the seedlings PC21. organic method of nursery cultivation A. Organisational The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. availability of infrastructures/equipments/machineries KA2. implications of defined procedures/work instructions KA3. potential hazards KA4. safety guidelines KA5. personal protections

7 AGR/N0501 B. Agro Climatic Zone C. Nursery Bed preparation Seed Preparation in Coffee Plantation The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. various climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum temperatures, intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc., KB2. pest and Diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of these pests and diseases and the sources of infection The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KC1. definition, importance and types of coffee nursery KC2. practices of nursery preparation KC3. pest and Disease control in Nurseries D. Safety The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KD1. uses and harmful effects of various pesticides KD2. safe methods of handling the pesticides KD3. first aid to the exposure of humans to harmful affects of pesticides Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Writing Skills B. Professional Skills Decision Making SA1. write and possess basic writing skills in order to communicate Reading Skills SA2. read and understand instructions / labels about the use of seeds, manure/fertilizer, irrigation equipment, etc. SA3. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination written on the labels of pesticides Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA4. communicate with supervisors and managers of the plantation SB1. make decisions pertaining to the concerned area of work Plan and Organize SB2. plan and organize his day to day farm activities Customer Centricity SB3. manage relationships with co workers and managers of the who may be stressed, frustrated, confused or angry Problem Solving SB4. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and propose an optimum /best possible solution(s) to the supervisors SB5. identify immediate or temporary solutions to resolve problems

8 AGR/N0501 Seed Preparation in Coffee Plantation Analytical Thinking SB6. monitor and maintain the material and equipment required for coffee seed preparation Critical Thinking SB7. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N0501 Credits(NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture And Allied Drafted on 25/02/14 Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production Last reviewed on 15/03/15 Occupation Plantation Crop Cultivation Next review date 31/03/16

9 AGR/N0502 Land preparation and Transplantation in Coffee Plantation National Occupational Standard Overview This unit is about dealing with Land preparation and Transplantation in coffee Plantation.

10 National Occupational Standard AGR/N0502 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Land preparation and Transplantation in Coffee Plantation AGR/N0502 Land preparation and Transplantation in Coffee Plantation This OS is for a Coffee Farmer who is responsible for preparing the field and transplanting through appropriate methods. This unit/task covers the following: Soil Treatment Land Preparation Seedling Transplantation Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Soil Treatment Land Preparation Seedling Transplantation Knowledge and Understanding (K) Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC1. treat soil by liming for optimal PH level PC2. take composite soil sample PC3. prepare soil for test PC4. assist to perform phtest PC5. treat soil by ash PC6. amend soil PC7. clean the field PC8. level the field PC9. construct drains PC10. layout the field to be conducive for mechanisation PC11. maintain spacing (RR and PP) PC12. dig pits PC13. treat pits PC14. transplant shady plants PC15. transplant coffee seedlings PC16. provide stacking PC17. perform mulching A. Organisational The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. availability of infrastructures/equipments/machineries KA2. implications of defined procedures/work instructions KA3. potential hazards KA4. safety guidelines KA5. personal protections B. Land Preparation & The individual on the job needs to know and understand : Soil Treatment KB1. land preparation and soil types KB2. methods and procedure of Soil treatment KB3. various machines that prepare the soil for coffee cultivation KB4. various methods of land preparation and their influence on the soil tilth

11 AGR/N0502 Land preparation and Transplantation in Coffee Plantation C. Seedling Transplanting The individual on the job needs to know and understand : KC1. advantages and challenges of transplanting KC2. space maintenance and transplanting and the influence on the crop yield Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Writing Skills SA1. write and possess basic writing skills in order to communicate SA2. record Maintenance Reading Skills SA3. read and understand instructions / labels about the use of seeds, manure/fertilizer, irrigation equipment, etc. SA4. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination written on the labels of pesticides Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA5. communicate with plantation supervisors and managers B. Professional Skills Decision Making The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SB1. make decisions pertaining to the concerned area of work Plan and Organize SB2. plan and organize his day to day farm activities Customer Centricity SB3. manage relationships with supervisors and managers who may be stressed, frustrated, confused or angry Problem Solving SB4. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and propose an optimum /best possible solution(s) to supervisors SB5. identify immediate or temporary solutions to resolve problems Analytical Thinking SB6. monitor and maintain the material and equipment required for land preparation Critical Thinking SB7. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action.

12 AGR/N0502 Land preparation and Transplantation in Coffee Plantation NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N0502 Credits(NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture And Allied Drafted on 25/02/14 Sub-sector Occupation Agriculture Crop Production Plantation Crop Cultivation Last reviewed on 15/03/15 Next review date 31/03/16

13 AGR/N0503 Integrated Nutrient Management (scientific word) National Occupational Standard Overview This unit is about dealing with Integrated Nutrient Management (scientific word) as per the instructions of the supervisor in Coffee Plantation.

14 National Occupational Standard AGR/N0503 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Integrated Nutrient Management (scientific word) AGR/N0503 Integrated Nutrient Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation This OS is for a coffee plantation worker who is responsible for Integrated Nutrient Management (scientific word)as per the instructions of the supervisor in coffee plantation. This unit/task covers the following: soil Sampling and Testing aplication of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers weed Control Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Soil Sampling and Testing Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers Weed Control Knowledge and Understanding (K) Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC1. take soil as per the recommended sampling procedure from the field PC2. dry the soil and prepare samples as per procedure PC3. pack, label and submit to nearby soil testing laboratory for analysis To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC4. select appropriately decomposed Farm Yard Manure for soil application PC5. apply the FYM to the soil as per recommended dosage and procedure before planting and during crop cultivation (if required) PC6. adopt various cultural practices that enhances the soil nutrient status for the benefit of crop stand PC7. apply organic and inorganic fertilisers for macro and micro nutrients as per the recommended dosage, timing and method of application o apply basal dose o perform top dressing o apply micro-nutrients by foliar spray o apply manure/fertilizer by surface methods o apply manure/fertilizer by ring methods o fertigation through drip irrigation To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC8. remove weeds PC9. use mulching as instructed by supervisors, to reduce the growth of weed. A. Organisational The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. availability of infrastructures/equipments/machineries KA2. implications of defined procedures/work instructions KA3. potential hazards KA4. safety guidelines KA5. personal protections B. Soil Type and Nutrient Status The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. Soil types, their advantages and disadvantages in the light of coffee cultivation with reference to the nutrient status

15 AGR/N0503 C. Procedures of fertilizer / micro nutrient application Integrated Nutrient Management (scientific word) KB2. Various farm machinery available and their utility to maintain soil tilth and health The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KC1. appropriate methods of application of various fertilizers and micro nutrients KC2. application timing in a day KC3. time of application in the crop life cycle KC4. KC5. use and methods of plant growth regulators apply recommended dose of manure and Bio-fertilizers as ground application D. Weed Control The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KD1. methods of weed Control KD2. critical Stages of weed control Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Writing Skills SA1. write and possess basic writing skills in order to communicate SA2. help with data in Records Maintenance Reading Skills SA3. read and understand instructions / labels about the use of seeds, manure/fertilizer, irrigation equipment, etc. SA4. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination written on the labels of pesticides Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA5. communicate with plantation supervisors and managers B. Professional Skills Decision Making SB1. make decisions pertaining to the concerned area of work Plan and Organize SB2. plan and organize his day to day farm activities Customer Centricity SB3. manage relationships with supervisors and managers who may be stressed, frustrated, confused or angry Problem Solving SB4. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and propose an optimum /best possible solution(s) to the supervisors SB5. identify immediate or temporary solutions to resolve problems

16 AGR/N0503 Integrated Nutrient Management (scientific word) Analytical Thinking SB6. monitor and maintain the material and equipment Critical Thinking SB7. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N0503 Credits(NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture And Allied Drafted on 25/02/14 Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production Last reviewed on 15/03/15 Occupation Plantation Crop Cultivation Next review date 31/03/16

17 AGR/N0504 Training and Pruning in Coffee Plantation National Occupational Standard Overview This unit is about dealing with Training and Pruning in Coffee Plantation.

18 National Occupational Standard AGR/N0504 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Training and Pruning in Coffee Plantation AGR/N0504 Training and Pruning in Coffee Plantation This OS is for a Coffee Plantation Worker who is responsible for Training and Pruning. This unit/task covers the following: Training and Pruning Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Performance Criteria Training and Pruning To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC1. perform topping PC2. maintain single stem system / Maintain double stem system / Maintain triple stem system PC3. remove sucker PC4. perform pruning PC5. apply Bordeaux paste/mixture/paint Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organisational The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. availability of infrastructures/equipments/machineries KA2. implications of defined procedures/work instructions KA3. potential hazards KA4. personal protections B. Training and Pruning Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. methods and Procedure of Training and Pruning KB2. procedure of preparation of Bordeaux paste / mixture / paint and methods of application Writing Skills SA1. write and possess basic writing skills in order to communicate SA2. help in record maintenance Reading Skills SA3. read and understand instructions / labels about the use of seeds, manure/fertilizer, irrigation equipment, etc. Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA4. communicate with supervisors and managers of the plantation B. Professional Skills Decision Making SB8. make decisions pertaining to the concerned area of work

19 AGR/N0504 Training and Pruning in Coffee Plantation Plan and Organize SB9. Plan and organize his day to day farm activities Customer Centricity SB10. manage relationships with supervisors and managers who may be stressed, frustrated, confused or angry Problem Solving SB11. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and propose an optimum /best possible solution(s) SB12. Identify immediate or temporary solutions to resolve problems Analytical Thinking SB13. monitor and maintain the material and equipment Critical Thinking SB14. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N0504 Credits(NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture And Allied Drafted on 25/02/14 Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production Last reviewed on 15/03/15 Occupation Plantation Crop Cultivation Next review date 31/03/16

20 AGR/N0505 Integrated Pest and Disease Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation National Occupational Standard Overview This unit is about dealing with Integrated Pest and Disease Management (scientific word) as per the instructions of the supervisor.

21 National Occupational Standard AGR/N0505 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Integrated Pest and Disease Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation AGR/N0505 Integrated Pest and Disease Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation This OS is for a Coffee Plantation Worker who is responsible for carrying out pest and disease management (scientific word)as per the instructions of the supervisor This unit/task covers the following: Identification of pests and understanding behaviour Identification of diseases Preventive and curative methods Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Identification Of Pests And Understanding Behavior Identification Of Diseases Preventive And Curative Methods Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context B. Technical Knowledge Performance Criteria To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to: PC1. Identify the types of pests associated PC2. Identify the stage of crop and pest incidence PC3. notify Signs and symptoms of damage PC4. Identify the behavior of the pest (like diurnal or nocturnal, egg laying behavior, attraction to coloursetc) PC5. Identify Natural enemies of the pests To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to: PC6. Identify the types of diseases associated PC7. Identify the crop stage and disease incidence PC8. Identify the signs and symptoms of different diseases To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to: PC9. do seed and seedling treatment PC10. take up chemical and non-chemical approaches to pest and disease control The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. availability of infrastructures/equipments/machineries KA2. implications of defined procedures/work instructions KA3. potential hazards KA4. safety guidelines KA5. personal protections KA6. importance of safe production and safe produce KA7. effective working relationships and how to work effectively with others in the plantation The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. Importance of safe production and safe produce KB2. coffee Plantation Crop Growth KB3. major pests and diseases and their behaviour KB4. operations (cultural operations) and their impact on pest incidence KB5. various pest traps KB6. identifying various resource plants (neem, pongamia, vitex, etc) KB7. preparing various biopestcides KB8. safety measures and first aid

22 AGR/N0505 Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Integrated Pest and Disease Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation KB9. handling tools and equipment Writing Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SA1. write and possess basic writing skills in order to communicate SA2. help in record maintenance Reading Skills SA3. read and understand instructions / labels about the use of seeds, manure/fertilizer, irrigation equipment, etc. SA4. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination written on the labels of pesticides Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA5. communicate with plantation supervisors and managers B. Professional Skills Decision Making SB1. make decisions pertaining to the concerned area of work Plan and Organize SB2. plan and organize his day to day farm activities Customer Centricity SB3. manage relationships with supervisors / managers who may be stressed, frustrated, confused or angry Problem Solving SB4. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and propose an optimum /best possible solution(s) SB5. identify immediate or temporary solutions to resolve problems Analytical Thinking SB6. monitor and maintain the material and equipment Critical Thinking SB7. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action

23 AGR/N0505 Integrated Pest and Disease Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N0505 Credits(NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture And Allied Drafted on 25/02/14 Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production Last reviewed on 15/03/15 Occupation Plantation Crop Cultivation Next review date 31/03/16

24 AGR/N0506 Irrigation in Coffee Plantation National Occupational Standard Overview This unit is about dealing with Irrigation in Coffee Plantation.

25 National Occupational Standard AGR/N0506 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N0506 Irrigation in Coffee Plantation Irrigation in Coffee Plantation. This OS is for a coffee plantation worker who is responsible for Irrigation This unit/task covers the following: Irrigation Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Irrigation Knowledge and Understanding (K) Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC1. irrigate based on the soil type and slope as advised by the supervisors PC2. maintain drainage system by regular cleaning and weeding A. Organisational The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. availability of infrastructures/equipments/machineries KA2. implications of defined procedures/work instructions B. Irrigation The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. interaction affects of the soil type, level of the land and water availability on the crop growth and its yield KB2. timing of irrigation and drainage appropriate for a given soil type and climatic condition Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Writing Skills SA1. write and possess basic writing skills in order to communicate SA2. help in Record Maintenance Reading Skills SA3. read and understand instructions / labels about the use of seeds, manure/fertilizer, irrigation equipment, etc. Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA4. communicate with supervisors and managers B. Professional Skills Decision Making SB1. make decisions pertaining to the concerned area of work Plan and Organize SB2. plan and organize his day to day farm activities Customer Centricity

26 AGR/N0506 Irrigation in Coffee Plantation SB3. manage relationships with supervisors and managers who may be stressed, frustrated, confused, or angry Problem Solving SB4. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and suggest an optimum /best possible solution(s) SB5. Identify immediate or temporary solutions to resolve problems Analytical Thinking SB6. monitor and maintain the material and equipment Critical Thinking SB7. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N0506 Credits(NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture And Allied Drafted on 25/02/14 Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production Last reviewed on 15/03/15 Occupation Plantation Crop Cultivation Next review date 31/03/16

27 AGR/N0507 Harvesting and Post Harvest Practices in Coffee Plantation National Occupational Standard Overview This unit is about dealing with Harvesting and Post Harvest Practices as per the instructions of the supervisor in Coffee Plantation.

28 National Occupational Standard AGR/N0507 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Harvesting and Post Harvest Practices in Coffee Plantation AGR/N0507 Harvesting and Post Harvest Practices in Coffee Plantation This OS is for a Coffee Plantation Worker who is responsible for Harvesting and Post Harvest Practices. This unit/task covers the following: Harvesting Storage and Post Harvest Practices Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Harvesting Storage and Post Harvest Practices Knowledge and Understanding (K) Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC1. test fruit maturity PC2. perform periodical harvesting To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC3. perform pulping PC4. perform washing of the seed PC5. dry the seed A. Organisational The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. availability of infrastructures/equipments/machineries KA2. Implications of defined procedures/work instructions B. Harvesting The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. Ideal stage of harvesting KB2. methods to avoid losses during harvest C. Storage and Post Harvest Handling Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KC1. various Methods of Storage and their influence on the seed quality KC2. chemicals and other cultural methods that may be used to prevent losses from storage pests Writing Skills SA1. write and possess basic writing skills in order to communicate SA2. help in record maintenance Reading Skills SA3. read and understand instructions / labels about the use of seeds, manure/fertilizer, irrigation equipment, etc. SA4. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination written on the labels of pesticides Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) SA5. communicate with plantation supervisors and managers

29 AGR/N0507 Harvesting and Post Harvest Practices in Coffee Plantation B. Professional Skills Decision Making SB1. make decisions pertaining to the concerned area of work Plan and Organize SB2. plan and organize his day to day farm activities Customer Centricity SB3. manage relationships with supervisors who may be stressed, frustrated, confused or angry Problem Solving SB4. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and propose an optimum /best possible solution(s) SB5. identify immediate or temporary solutions to resolve problems Analytical Thinking SB6. monitor and maintain the material and equipment required for coffee seed preparation Critical Thinking SB7. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N0507 Credits(NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture And Allied Drafted on 25/02/14 Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production Last reviewed on 15/03/15 Occupation Plantation Crop Cultivation Next review date 31/03/16

30 AGR/N9903 Maintain Health & Safety at the Workplace National Occupational Standard Overview This unit is about maintaining health & safety of self and others at the workplace.

31 National Occupational Standard AGR/N9903 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Maintain Health & Safety at the workplace AGR/N9903 Maintain Health & Safety at the workplace This OS is for the cultivator who is responsible for maintaining health and safety of self and others co workers at workplace This unit/task covers the following: maintain a clean & efficient workplace render appropriate emergency procedures Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Maintaining clean and efficient workplace Render appropriate emergency procedures Performance Criteria To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC1. undertake basic safety checks before operation of all machinery and vehicles and hazards are reported to the appropriate supervisor PC2. work for which protective clothing or equipment is required is identified and the appropriate protective clothing or equipment is used in performing these duties in accordance with workplace policy. PC3. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination mentioned on the labels of pesticides/fumigants etc PC4. assess risks prior to performing manual handling jobs, and work according to currently recommended safe practice. PC5. use equipment and materials safely and correctly and return the same to designated storage when not in use PC6. dispose of waste safely and correctly in a designated area PC7. recognise risks to bystanders and take action to reduce risk associated with jobs in the workplace PC8. perform your work in a manner which minimizes environmental damage all procedures and work instructions for controlling risk are followed closely. PC9. report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay to an appropriate person and take necessary immediate action to reduce further danger. To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC10. follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions to emergency. PC11. follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace requirements PC12. use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace requirements PC13. provide treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries in accordance with recognized first aid techniques PC14. recover (if practical), clean, inspect/test, refurbish, replace and store the first aid equipment as appropriate PC15. report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures.

32 AGR/N9903 Maintain Health & Safety at the workplace Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Maintain clean and efficient workplace B. Render appropriate emergency procedures Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA 1. personal hygiene and fitness requirements KA 2. your general duties under the relevant health and safety legislation KA 3. what personal protective equipment and clothing should be worn and how it is cared for KA 4. the correct and safe way to use materials and equipment required for your work KA 5. the importance of good housekeeping in the workplace KA 6. safe disposal methods for waste KA 7. methods for minimizing environmental damage during work The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA 8. the risks to health and safety and the measures to be taken to control those risks in your area of work KA 9. workplace procedures and requirements for the treatment of workplace injuries/illnesses. KA 10. basic emergency first aid procedure KA 11. local emergency services KA 12. why accidents, incidents and problems should be reported and the appropriate action to take Writing Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. mention the data which are required for record keeping purpose SA2. report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner write descriptions and details about incidents in reports Reading Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read instruction manual for hand tool and equipments Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. communicate clearly and effectively with others like farmers, concerned officer/stakeholders SA5. comprehends information shared by senior people and experts B. Professional Skills Decision Making The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. make decisions pertaining to types of tools to be used SB2. identify need of first aid and render it accordingly Plan and Organize The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. schedule daily activities and drawing up priorities; allocate start times, estimation of completion times and materials, equipment and assistance required for completion.

33 AGR/N9903 Maintain Health & Safety at the workplace Customer Centricity The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. manage relationships with co-workers and managers of the who may be stressed, frustrated, confused or angry Problem Solving The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SB5. deal with others workers lacking the technical knowledge for tea plantation to solve the operational problems on their own Analytical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. monitor and maintain the condition of tools and equipment assess situation & identify appropriate control measures Critical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SB6. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N9903 Credits(NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture And Allied Drafted on 25/02/14 Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production Last reviewed on 15/03/15 Occupation Plantation Crop Cultivation Next review date 31/03/16

34 Qualification Pack For Coffee Plantation worker Annexure Nomenclature for QP and NOS Qualifications Pack 9 characters [ABC]/ Q 0101 [Insert 3 letter code for SSC] Q denoting Qualifications Pack QP number (2 numbers) Occupation (2 numbers) Occupational Standard An example of NOS with N 9 characters [ABC] / N 0101 [Insert 3 letter code for SSC] N denoting National Occupational Standard OS number (2 numbers) Occupation (2 numbers) Back to top

35 Qualification Pack For Coffee Plantation worker The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above: Sub-sector Range of Occupation numbers Agriculture Crop Production Agriculture Allied Activities Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy Management Agriculture Industries Generic Occupations Sequence Description Example Three letters Industry name AGR Slash / / Next letter Whether QP or NOS Q or N Next two numbers Occupation code 01 Next two numbers OS number 01 Note: The range of occupation numbers have been decided based on the number of existing and future occupations in a segment Occupation numbers from have been intentionally left blank to accommodate any emerging segment in future

36 Qualification Pack For Coffee Plantation worker CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES Job Role Qualification Pack Sector Skill Council Coffee Plantation Worker AGR/Q0501 Agriculture Guidelines for Assessment: 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC. 2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC. 3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below) 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaulations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria 5. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 60% in aggregate and 40% in each NOS 6. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack. 7. The marks are allocated PC wise, however, every NOS will carry a weightage in the total marks allocated to the specific QP. NOSs Element PCs 1.AGR/N0501 Seed Preparation in Coffee Plantation Seed Preparation Total Mark(500) Out Of Marks Allocation Theory Skills Practical PC1.Select healthy fruit bearing mother plant for seed PC2.Select matured fruit PC3.Grade matured fruit PC4.Pulp the coffee seed manually PC5.Treat seed by ash PC6. Treat with fungicide PC7.Dry the seed on shade PC8.Check moisture percentage by manually/moisture meter PC9 Store the seed safely Health and Safety PC10.Read and understand the safety Precautions precautions / labels in the reading material provided with the fungicide PC11. Keep ready with all the necessary first aids as suggested in the safety measures PC12. Use all the necessary safety material and follow all the preventive measures to avoid any injury during use / application of pesticide Nursery Bed PC13. Use sieved river sand, jungle soil 5 2 3

37 2.AGR/N0502 Land preparation and Transplanting in Coffee Plantation 3.AGR/N0503 Integrated Nutrient Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation Preparation Soil Treatment Qualification Pack For Coffee Plantation worker and composted cattle manure PC14. Perform soil solarisation covering with transparent plastic sheet PC15. Mix sand, manure and soil as per recommendation PC16. Prepare raised bed PC17. Prepare poly bag bed PC18. Sow seed PC19. Prepare thatch PC20Harden the seedlings PC1. Treat soil by liming for optimal PH level PC2. Take composite soil sample PC3. Prepare soil for test PC4. Assist to perform ph test PC5. Treat soil by ash PC6. Amend soil Land Preparation PC7. Clean the field Seedling Transplantation Soil Sampling and Testing Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers PC8. Level the field PC9. Construct drains PC10.Layout the field to be conducive for mechanisation P11. Maintain spacing (RR and PP) PC12. Dig pits PC13. Treat pits PC14. Transplant shady plants PC15. Transplant coffee seedlings PC16. Provide stacking PC17. Perform mulching PC1.Take soil as per the recommended sampling procedure from the field PC2. Dry the soil and prepare samples as per procedure PC3.Pack, label and submit to nearby soil testing laboratory for analysis PC4. Select appropriately decomposed Farm Yard Manure for soil application PC5. Apply the FYM to the soil as per recommended dosage and procedure before planting and during crop cultivation (if required) P6. Adopt various cultural practices that enhances the soil nutrient status for the benefit of crop stand

38 4.AGR/N504 Training and Pruning in Coffee Plantation 5.AGR/N0505 Integrated Pest and Disease Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation 6.AGR/N0506 Irrigation in Qualification Pack For Coffee Plantation worker PC7. Apply organic and inorganic fertilisers for macro and micro nutrients as per the recommended dosage, timing and method of application: o Apply basal dose operform top dressing oapply micro-nutrients by foliar spray oapply manure/fertilizer by surface methods oapply manure/fertilizer by ring methods ofertigation through drip irrigation Weed Control PC8. Remove weeds PC9. Use mulching as instructed by supervisors, to reduce the growth of weed Training and Pruning Identification Of Pests And Understanding Behavior Identification Of Diseases Preventive And Curative Methods Irrigation PC1. Perform topping PC2. Maintain single stem system / Maintain double stem system / Maintain triple stem system PC3. Remove sucker PC4. Perform pruning PC5. Apply Bordeaux paste/mixture/paint PC1.Identify the types of pests associated PC2.Identify the stage of crop and pest incidence PC3.Notify Signs and symptoms of damage PC4.Identify the behavior of the pest (like diurnal or nocturnal, egg laying behavior, attraction to coloursetc) PC5.Identify Natural enemies of the pests PC6.Identify the types of diseases associated PC7.Identify the crop stage and disease incidence PC8.Identify the signs and symptoms of different diseases PC9.Do Seed and seedling treatment PC10.Take up chemical and nonchemical approaches to pest and disease control PC1.Irrigate based on the soil type and slope as advised by the supervisors

39 Coffee Plantation 7.AGR/N0507 Harvesting and Post Harvest Practices in Coffee Plantation 8.AGR/N9903 Health & Safety at the workplace Harvesting Storage and Post Harvest Practices Maintaining clean and efficient workplace Render appropriate emergency procedures Qualification Pack For Coffee Plantation worker PC2.Maintain drainage system by regular cleaning and weeding PC1.Test fruit maturity PC2. Perform periodical harvesting PC3.Perform pulping PC4.Perform washing of the seed PC5.Dry the seed PC1.Undertake basic safety checks before operation of all machinery and vehicles and hazards are reported to the appropriate supervisor PC2. Work for which protective clothing or equipment is required is identified and the appropriate protective clothing or equipment is used in performing these duties in accordance with workplace policy PC3. Read and understand the hazards of use and contamination mentioned on the labels of pesticides/fumigants etc PC4. Assess risks prior to performing manual handling jobs, and work according to currently recommended safe practice PC5. Use equipment and materials safely and correctly and return the same to designated storage when not in use PC6. Dispose of waste safely and correctly in a designated area PC7. Recognise risks to bystanders and take action to reduce risk associated with jobs in the workplace PC8. Perform your work in a manner which minimizes environmental damage all procedures and work instructions for controlling risk are followed closely PC9. Report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay to an appropriate person and take necessary immediate action to reduce further danger PC10.Follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions to emergency PC11.Follow emergency procedures to 1 1 0

40 Qualification Pack For Coffee Plantation worker company standard / workplace requirements PC12. Use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace requirements PC13. Provide treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries in accordance with recognized first aid techniques PC14. Recover (if practical), clean, inspect/test, refurbish, replace and store the first aid equipment as appropriate PC15.Report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures Total