Model Curriculum. Shrimp Farmer SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION: REF ID: NSQF LEVEL: AGRICULTURE & ALLIED FISHERIES AQUACULTURE AGR/Q4902, V1.

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1 Model Curriculum SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION: REF ID: NSQF LEVEL: AGRICULTURE & ALLIED FISHERIES AQUACULTURE AGR/Q4902, V1.0 4

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Curriculum Trainer Prerequisites Annexure: Assessment Criteria 09

4 CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a, in the Agriculture & Allied Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner Program Name Qualification Pack Name & Reference ID. ID AGR/Q4902, v1.0 Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date Pre-requisites to Training Training Outcomes 8th Standard passed After completing this programme, participants will be able to: Set up of Shrimp Farm and perform seed sourcing: UnderstandGovernment regulations and guidelines for establishment of shrimp farm, Select of suitable site, construct shrimp farm, procure necessary shrimp farm machinery/ equipment and their installation, prepare ponds for shrimp culture. Collect suitable shrimp species for farming, source seeds from hatcheries, transport seeds, condition the seeds to farm environment. Manage the shrimp farm by proper feeding and health monitoring : Stock the shrimp seed in ponds at suitable stocking densities, feed with appropriate feeds, monitor water and pond bottom soil quality by application of probiotics at regular intervals, monitor the growth and disease occurrences if any, diagnose diseases, treat the diseased shrimp and manage the health of cultured shrimp. Perform commercially viable shrimp culture of different marine/brackishwater species implement different culture practices depending upon the shrimp species. Perform harvesting and marketing activities for shrimp species: Plan for timely harvesting, identify suitable markets, survey species demand, fix reasonable price for sale, undertake timely record keeping and documentation. Practice health & safety at the work place: Perform biosecurity protocols; implement safety and sanitation practices for self and farmed shrimp.

5 This course encompasses 10 out of 10 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of Qualification Pack issued by Agriculture Skill Council of India. Sr. Module No. 1 Introduction 08:00 02:00 Bridge Module Key Learning Outcomes Understand general discipline in the class room (Do s & Don ts) Understand the role of a and the progression pathways Study the scope & importance of shrimp culture in India Identify different marine/brackishwater shrimp species that can be cultured Get acquainted with the guidelines of Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) Get acquainted with the Government policies of various departments related to shrimp farming Familiarize with the process of obtaining relevant permissions for culture of selected shrimp species Understand the rules and regulations to be followed for shrimp farming Equipment Required Laptop, white board, marker, projector 2 Decide shrimp species and suitability 06:00 04:00 AGR/N4906 Identify suitable shrimp species for culture which tolerate wide range of environmental conditions and has efficient food conversion ratio such as Tiger shrimp- Penaeus monodon, white-leg shrimp- Litopenaeus vannamei, etc Familiarize with the operational protocol-day to day work flow chart, work distribution Get acquainted with the seasonal variations and its impact on shrimp farming Understand the health, hygiene, safety and quality standards required for shrimp farming Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Audio-visual aids

6 Sr. Module No. 3 Select suitable site for shrimp farming :00 AGR/N4907 Key Learning Outcomes Select suitable site near water source above sea level. Ensure proper infrastructure facilities at selected site: power, construction, accessibility, equipment, supplies Select site with proper vegetation, soil and climatic conditions Study the topography of site, lay-out plan of shrimp farm Ensure shrimp seed availability in the vicinity of farm site Undertake baseline data collection, social status in the vicinity of site Analyze soil, water and other environmental parameters Study relevant legislation, standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures Get necessary permissions for construction of shrimp farm Equipment Required Laptop, white board, marker, projector, land survey equipment, engineering chain, tape, ranging rod, digital distance meter, pheodo light, dumpy level, compass (prismatic), plain table set, total stations, soil and water analysis equipment such as soil sampling kit, ph meter, Oxygen meter, Refractometer, Nutrient analysis kits, glass wares (beakers, measuring cylinders, funnels, pipettes, burets, test tubes), filter papers

7 Sr. Module No. 4 Design and construct the pond 10:00 20:00 AGR/N4908 Key Learning Outcomes Get acquainted with various shrimp culture systems Select appropriate culture system suitable for selected shrimp species Design suitable size of pond as per the management capability Design and construct ponds as per the selected culture system by incorporating water storage, sedimentation, treatment, and effluent ponds Undertake construction of flood protection bund Construct ponds with proper slope, suitable depth, inlet and outlet structures Provide central drainage system with proper slope for easy removal of wastes Select and use of machinaries, tools and materials used for construction of ponds Select suitable pumps, aerators, generators, electrical installations etc., Equipment Required Laptop, White board, marker, projector, Pond construction equipment-jcb, Tractor with accessories, roller, farm equipment such as aerators, generator, water pumps (diesel & electric operated), plastic wares, glass wares, check trays, plankton nets, cast nets, bag netsetc. 5 Manage the pond 08:00 28:00 AGR/N4909 Remove the organic matter accumulated at pond bottom Dry and plough pond bottom and compress the bond bottom with roller. Fix bird net above the pond, dog fencing around the pond/farm Apply lime (Calcium carbonate) Fill the pond with filtered water to desired level. Compensate evaporation loss with filtered water Chlorinate with bleaching powder and leave it for 3 days. Prepare pre-biotic liquid and apply Apply soil and water probiotics Arrange aerators in the pond corners to create water flow in the pond. Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Bird net, dog fencing net, polythene sheet, water pumps, 2000 liters plastic containers, plastic wares, aerators, generator (backup electric supply) 6 Perform stocking Select shrimp seed from CAA certified shrimp hatchery by testing initial physical conditions such as colour, activity, salinity and Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Microscope, slides, droppers, Plastic

8 Sr. No. Module 08:00 20:00 AGR/N4910 Key Learning Outcomes formalin test, and finally passing PCR test for various viral diseases Decide stocking density based on selected culture system and species. Acclimatize seed to pond water salinity in the hatchery, and keep it for one week in the hatchery before transport Estimate actual number of seed stocked by randomly counting the seed from few bags Transport the seed as per the standard procedure Acclimatize to pond water temperature and slowly release into the pond. Estimate stocking mortality by fixing hapa in the pond. Equipment Required bags, Styrofoam boxes, Thermometer, Oxygen cylinder, ph meter, Refractometer, plastic wares, plankton net, hapas, plastic sieves, PVC flexible pipes of ¼ to ½ inch diameter, FRP containers of 2000 litres 7 Provide feed and manage feeding 08:00 20:00 AGR/N Manage water quality 06:00 20:00 Select nutritionally richformulated feed to suit the nutritional requirements of the selected shrimp species. Store the feed in a dry place to avoid fungal infection Feed the shrimps with suitable feed types and as per recommended levels for the different stages of farming Check the consumption of feed by providing check trays Adjust the quantity of feed according to mean body weight of shrimp obtained at weekly sampling. Maintain feed chart to know the feed consumption for a crop. Apply feed additives to improve growth and health of shrimp Regularly check water quality parameters such as oxygen, ph, temperature, ammonia, nitrite Check the water colour and transparency Check the pond bottom condition by collecting soil. Regularly apply good quality water and soil probiotics to maintain optimum water and soil quality. Maintain record for water and soil quality parameters Laptop, white board, marker, projector, plastic wares, check trays, balance Laptop, white board, marker, projector Microscope, droppers, slides, Thermometer, ph mete,permea meter Oxygen meter, Ammonia kit, Nitrite kit, Checchi Disk, glass wares, plastic wares

9 Sr. Module No. AGR/N Handle and perform harvesting 04:00 10:00 AGR/N4913 Key Learning Outcomes Sample the shrimps with cast net from different locations to determine average size and condition Decide harvesting based on shrimp condition in the pond and market price Prepare for harvesting Harvest the shrimp either by draining the water by fixing bag net or netting in the pond using seine net Equipment Required Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Cast nets, bag nets, seine nets, FRF/LDPE containers of 2000 liters capacity, ice crusher, scoop nets, plastic crates, weighing machine 10 Manage health aspects of species 10:00 20:00 Follow better management practices (BMP) to avoid diseases. Understand common diseases affecting shrimps Identify major disease sysmptoms in shrimps Contorl and manage disease occurrence in shrimps Perform timely record keeping and documentation Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Microscope, cavity sides, droppers, petri dishes, scoop nets AGR/N Perform post harvesting activities 04:00 08:00 AGR/N4915 Send samples of shrimp to a reliable laboratory to conduct necessary tests to certify their quality before sending to market Check the harvested shrimp for antibiotics and heavy metal residues before export Pack the cleaned shrimps in Styrofoam boxes with alternative layer of ice and shrimp for transport to processing plants or for sale in domestic markets. Laptop, white board, marker, projector, microscope, slides, droppers, weighing scale PPEs bags, first aid box, Hand nets and cast nets, dip nets,, Hand gloves, boots, oxygen cylinders, siphoning pipes, small ice making machine, crates, Styrofoam boxes, plastic crates, vehicle for transportation Total Duration: Unique Equipment Required: Laptop, white board, marker, projector, land survey equipment,

10 Sr. No. Module 80:00 160:00 Equipment Key Learning Outcomes Required engineering chain, tape, ranging rod, digital distance meter, pheodo light, dumpy level, compass (prismatic), plain table set, total stations, soil and water analysis equipment such as soil sampling kit, ph meter, Oxygen meter, Refractometer, Nutrient analysis kits, glass wares (beakers, measuring cylinders, funnels, pipettes, burets, test tubes, filter papers, Pond construction equipment-jcb, Tractor with accessories, roller, farm equipment such as aerators, generator, water pumps (diesel & electric operated), plastic wares, glass wares, check trays, plankton nets, cast nets, bag nets, plastic sheet, pond lining material, Bird net, dog fencing net, polythene sheet, water pumps, 2000 l plastic containers, plastic wares, aerators, generator (backup electric supply), Microscope, slides, droppers, Plastic bags, Styrofoam boxes, Thermometer, Oxygen cylinder, ph meter, Refractometer, plastic wares, plankton net, hapas, plastic sieves, PVC plastic wares, check trays, balance, Microscope, droppers, slides, Thermometer, permea meter, Ammonia kit, Nitrite kit, Secchi Disk, glass wares, plastic wares, Cast nets, bag nets, seine nets, FRF/LDPE containers of 2000 l capacity, ice crusher, scoop nets, plastic crates, weighing machine, cavity slides, droppers, petri dishes, scoop nets, dropers, PPEs bags, first aid box, Hand nets and cast nets, dip nets, Hand gloves, boots, siphoning pipes, small ice making machine, crates, Styrofoam boxes, plastic crates, vehicle for transportation Grand Total Course Duration: 240 Hours, 0 Minutes (This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by Agriculture Skill Council of India)

11 Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: mapped to Qualification Pack: AGR/Q4902, v1.0 Sr. No. Area Details 1 Description Trainer is responsible for educating the trainees identifying various shrimp species for culture in ponds and their appropriate management practices for their production which are safe for human consumption. 2 Personal Attributes Trainer should be a Subject Matter Expert. He/ she should have good communication, leadership, observation and practical oriented skills. 3 Minimum Diploma in Fisheries Educational Qualifications 4a Domain Certification Certified for Job Role: mapped to QP: AGR/Q4902, v1.0. Minimum accepted score is 70% 4b Platform Certification Certified for the Job Role: Trainer, mapped to the Qualification Pack: MEP/Q0102. Minimum accepted % as per respective SSC guidelines is 80%. 5 Experience Bachelors in Fishery Sc. B.Sc. (Fisheries) with 1 Year of experience in relevant field B.Sc. (Zoology) with 2 Years of experience in relevant field Diploma in Fisheries with 3 Years of experience in relevant field

12 Annexure: Assessment Criteria Assessment Criteria Job Role Qualification Pack AGR/Q4902, v1.0 Sector Skill Council 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. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on the selected elective/option NOS/set of NOS. 4. 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 evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criterion. 5. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% of aggregate marks to successfully clear the assessment. 6. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.

13 Assessable Outcome Assessment Criteria Total Marks (500) Out Of Marks Allocation Theory Skills Practical 1.AGR/N4906 Decide Shrimp species and suitability 2.AGR/N4907 Select suitable site for shrimp farming PC1. select the shrimp which gives more yield/profitability PC2. judge the peak seasons for that particular shrimp PC3. choose the species which can tolerate a wide range of salinity PC4. consider the temperature that it can tolerate and select the species appropriately PC5. select the species where the food conversion ratios are favourable to the desired output gaining profit to the farmer PC6. consider the general species such as penaeus monodon and p. indicusare for farming PC7. decide on potential and commercially important species such as metapenaeus ensis, m. monoceros, m. brevicornis, white leg shrimp, penaeus vannamei, penaeus semisulcatus and p. merguiensis that can be grown in India PC1. select an area appropriately above sea level with average natural ground elevation to allow drainage and harvesting with low cost of pumping PC2. ensure the selected site has minimum vegetative cover and is near the sea or other natural waterways such as rivers and streams PC3. choose the area with moderate rainfall distributed throughout the year PC4. ensure the site has easy access sparse population PC5. ensure the farm has accessibility to road for easy transportation PC6. ensure the farm is placed nearby hatcheries and the processing plant to avoid deterioration of the product PC7. have back-up electricity generator as an additional power source PC8. make available labour, commercial feed, equipment and supplies PC9. ensure a good pollution-free water supply of both freshwater and brackish water PC10. ensure the site contains clay or loam based soil with maximum clay and remaining PH PC11. avoid sandy or silty soil nature that may lead to erosion and easy entry of waste into the soil PC12. send random samples to laboratories to analyse the soil characteristics before constructing the pond

14 3. AGR/N4908 Design and construct pond 4. AGR/N4909 Manage the pond PC1. select appropriate culture system suitable for the species such as traditional, semi intensive, intensive culture PC2. ensure adequate water supply as per the system requirement e.g.high supply of water in case of open system PC3. ensure to satisfy the site conditions while choosing the system e.g. select the open system if confirmed for water quality not to deteriorate with time PC4. construct water storage/reservoir, sedimentation pond, treatment pond and drainage canals for re-circulation system PC5. management of water exchange, harvesting the product, waste collection and elimination and feeding PC6. install a screen at the inlet canal to prevent clogging at the inlets PC7. install the pumps at locations where the water can be obtained with least sedimentation and pollution PC8. allocate a portion of farm for reservoir to store water supply PC9. ensure the reservoir has an outlet to allow total drainage PC10. decide the canal size based on the culture period, efficiency of the pump and the required water exchange rate PC11. decide on pond size depending on capability to manage and cost of construction PC12. design a barrier to prevent flooding during rainy season and high tide PC13.construct the pond with proper shapes and sizes, depth and width,length and breadth that is suitable for culture PC14. ensure the shape of pond is rectangular, square or circular PC15. use lining materials to the pond to remove waste easily from feeding area reducing cost and time to clean the pond PC16. avoid exposure of liners to sunlight to increase its economic life PC17. construct gate for filling and draining water for each shrimp pond for inlet and outlet PC18. construct the sedimentation pond deep enough to prevent mixing and resuspension of wastes PC1. remove excessive waste accumulated in the pond PC2. lime the pond with CCO3 (calcium carbonate) PC3. clean the pond by dry method or wet method depending on the capability PC4. remove the waste manually or using machines and transport to waste dumping area

15 5.AGR/N4910 Perform stocking PC5. pump water into the pond after cleaning completely PC6. maintain water level by filling to compensate the loss due to evaporation PC7. remove waste from the pond periodically PC8. discharge the waste dumping area frequently to avoid contamination of natural resource PC9. bleach the water by adding chlorinated lime PC10. spread the chlorinated line throughout the pond bottom and up to the top PC11. apply large proportion of the lime over the feeding areas and to all parts of the pond that have remained wet PC12. leave the bleached water for 3 days to de-chlorinate PC13. fill the pond to maximum depth through a screen of fine mesh to prevent predators entering the pond and preying on the shrimp, causing diseases PC14. use appropriate chemicals to eradicate each of these animals in the pond PC15. make the de-chlorinated water to yellowish green color from the bluish transparent shade PC16. add chemicals such as agri lime, urea and phosphate in appropriate ratio to get the yellowish green color in a day PC17. add more fertilizer or chemical if the water color still does not change to the desired colour PC18. install aerators in the corners of the pond for maximum water flow within the pond PC1. select seed for stocking into a pond considering various required parameters like quality, colour, etc. PC2. purchase healthy seeds from reliable hatcheries PC3. decide on the stocking density based on the type of system adopted and the species selected for the culture PC4. determine the optimum stocking density in a pond when the farm is ready for operation PC5. avoid overstocking which results in management problems and loss of entire production PC6. decide on the appropriate stocking density based on the culture selected and the usual practice PC7. decide on the appropriate stocking technique preventing unnecessary mortality of seed PC8. transport the seed as per recommended standard procedure (for eg., in plastic bags filled with water,

16 6.AGR/N4911 Provide feed and manage feeding oxygenated and place inside styrofoam boxes) PC9. transport the seeds by considerging the time of travel as per the specification (day or night time) PC10. maintain the seed in water of constant salinity for at least 1 week prior to transfer PC11. open the bags one by one and add pond water gradually to an equal volume PC12. release the seeds directly into the pond by distributing them throughout the area of the pond PC13. add the seeds depending on money efficiency and size of pond PC14. estimate the actual number of seeds at stocking PC15. stock the seeds inside the pond where high densities of seed are stocked PC16. transfer to another pond by large lift nets PC17. estimate survival number of shrimps by counting the number of seeds in the lift net and number after feeding once daily PC1. determine the availability of nutrients from feeds depending on the type and quality of the raw material used, the formulation, feed processing, feed storage conditions and feeding management PC2. decide on the cost of feed PC3. provide the appropriate supplementary or complete diet to the shrimp PC4. ensure the shrimps are provided with all essential nutrients PC5. provide the required quality and quantity of nutrient requirements that varies with different species PC6. use good quality feed PC7. ensure improvement in shrimp production and profits 75 PC8. ensure minimum environmental pollution from shrimp farming PC9. ensure an ideal feed conversion ratio (FCR) that results in model growth rate, healthy shrimp and clean pond bottom conditions PC10. store the feed in a dry, cool and well ventilated place to maintain consistent moisture and temperature PC11. avoid storage in direct sunlight and storing for more than 3 months from the time of processing PC12. avoid usage of spoiled or old feed PC13. ensure proper quantity of feed PC14. make feeding adjustments according to the mean body weight of the shrimp 5 2 3

17 7.AGR/N4912 Manage water quality 8.AGR/N4913 Handle and perform harvesting 9.AGR/N4914 Manage health aspects of species PC1. judge the water quality of the pond by using dissolved oxygen (DO), ph, ammonia, water colour and water odour PC2. observe twh water quality parameters by using scientific equipment in order to control them within the optimum range PC3. ensure the correct amount of oxygen dissolved, controlling them where necessary PC4. adjust the ph with the optimum required range PC5. ensure the necessary nutrients and fertilizers are added to the pond when essential PC1. ensure the harvesting technique does not damage or excessively contaminate the shrimp with waste PC2. carry out complete harvesting by draining the pond water through a bag net and hand picking PC3. keep the harvested shrimps in appropriate procedure such placing them between layers of crushed ice before transporting to market PC4. harvest the shrimp by either draining the pond or catching the shrimp in a bag net or netting the shrimp within the pond PC5. ensure removal of shrimps from the harvesting bags in small quantities to prevent damage PC6. use small electric net or a large seine net for the netting method PC7. store the shrimps after harvest PC8. dip the shrimps in iced water to prevent damage and to improve storage PC9. decide on the time of harvesting based on the condition of the shrimp in the pond and also the market price PC10. sample the shrimps by a cast net from different areas of the pond to determine their average body weight and general condition PC1. practice a good farm management to prevent diseases as treatment may not be possible when shrimp diseases occur in ponds PC2. take the preventive control measures in accordance with the various diseases caused depending on the type of species PC3. manage the pond efficiently PC4. use proper quality feed PC5. select good quality PL PC6. avoid contaminated water to enter the pond 3 2 1

18 10.AGR/N4915 Perform post harvesting activities PC7. disinfect all equipments and utensils to prevent PC8. decide on whether to screen or not screen the PL before stocking the shrimp based on the type of species to prevent diseases PC9. maintain good sanitary conditions at the pond bottom and overall pond area PC1. examine shrimp for their health, hygienic quality and safety for consumers before harvesting and/or exporting PC2. treat unhealthy shrimps before harvesting or remove them during harvesting PC3. send samples of shrimp to a reliable laboratory to conduct necessary tests to certify their hygiene quality before sending to market PC4. check the harvested shrimp for antibiotics and heavy metal residues before exports PC5. kill the shrimps by putting them in ice PC6. clean and wash thoroughly PC7. sort, pack and store the harvested shrimp PC8. ensure the shrimp is maintained fresh after harvest till sale PC9. use cost effective and appropriate transport system to shift the shrimp to buyers PC10. sell the shrimp directly contacting and negotiating with buyers TOTAL Percentage Weightage: 50% 50% Minimum Pass% to qualify (aggregate): 70%