CURRICULUM
POLO On-site Training for OFWs
Produce finishers (COC 4)
Leading to Animal Production (Swine) NC II
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)
East Service Road, South Luzon Expressway, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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CURRICULUM DESIGN FOR
PRODUCE FINISHERS LEADING TO
ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE) NC II (AFFANP204)
PRODUCE FINISHERS (COC 4)
The COC 4 consists of a competency that a person must achieve in caring for finishers. It includes
preparing animals for finishing; proper management and feeding finishers, providing care and monitoring the
health of the animals and profitable marketing of hogs either as replacements stocks/breeders or market hogs.
A person who has achieved Competency is competent to produce finishers and shall be awarded
Certificate of Competency in Animal Production (Swine) NC II. The Unit of competency comprising this COC
includes:
AFF621219
Produce finishers
Individuals aspiring to be awarded the qualification of ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE) NC II must
acquire the remaining five (5) Certificates of Competency/Units of Competency as follows:
COC 1: Handle breeders
AFF621216
Handle breeders
COC 2: Handle farrowing sows and sucklings
AFF621219
Produce finishers
COC 3: Raise weanlings
AFF621218
Raise weanlings
COC 5: Maintain healthy animal environment
AFF621220
Maintain healthy animal environment
COC 6: Apply bio-security measures
AFF321302
Apply bio-security measures
A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be employed in the following positions:
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Swine Raiser/Farmer
Swine Production Technician
Swine Farm Specialist
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ENHANCED COURSE DESIGN
Enhanced Course Outline
based on TESDA Training Regulations
for Units of competency leading to
Animal Production (Swine) NC II
(AFFANP204)
Produce Finishers (AFF621219)
*NOMINAL
DURATION
Suggested
Training Methods
40 hours
 Lecture/Discussion
LO1. Prepare animals for finishing
 Video Presentation
LO2. Maintain conducive atmosphere
and facilities
 Actual
Demonstration
LO3. Feed finishers
 Hands-On
CERTIFICATION
COC 4: Produce
finishers
LO4. Maintain herd health care and
medication program
LO5. Prepare animals for marketing
LO6. Record data
Total
40
hours
* Nominal Duration: is the suggested duration of the training which approximates the time that an average learner can acquire the
competency.
TRAINING DELIVERY
The delivery of training should adhere to the design of the curriculum. Delivery should be guided by the
principles of competency-based training.
a) Course outline is based on competency standards/training regulations;
b) Training delivery is learner-centered and should accommodate individualized and self-paced learning
strategies;
c) Training can be done on an actual workplace setting or on a simulated workplace;
d) Assessment is based in the collection of evidence of the performance of work;
e) Assessment of competency takes the trainee’s knowledge and attitude into account but requires
evidence of actual performance of the competency as the primary source of evidence;
f) Training program allows for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or current competencies; and
g) Training completion is based on satisfactory performance of all specified competencies indicated in
the progress chart.
TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Trainees or students should possess the following requirements:
• Can communicate in Basic English either oral or written; and
• Can perform basic mathematical computation
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LIST OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials are as follows:
Qty
100
pcs.
1 set
12 pcs.
1 pc.
1 pc.
TOOLS
Description
Catheters
Qty
4
First aid kit
12
sets
Training bag
Shovel
sandbag
12
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
12
sets
2
Units
1
1
1 unit
1
EQUIPMENT
Description
Microscope
Personal Protective
Paraphernalia(scrub
suits, powder-free vinyl
gloves, rubber boots)
Laboratory gown
Vehicle
Camera
Power sprayer
Generator set
MATERIALS
Qty
Description
50 bottles Semen bottles
1 pc.
Female Reproductive Organ
Specimens
2 sets
10 m
6 bottles
6 pcs.
6 packs
Pail and dipper
Hose
Isopropyl alcohol (70%)
Germicidal Soap
Paper towels
5 boxes
Glass slides
5 boxes
2
Cover slips
Trash can
50 pcs.
Disposal waste bags
Chairs and tables
2 pcs.
Broomstick
Computer
2 pcs.
Brooms
Refrigerator (16 to 17
degree C)
Fire extinguisher
Set Audio visuals with
screen
White board
Printer
Photocopier
Dryer-Sterilizer
Semen transport box
6 pcs.
6
2 rolls
12 pcs
5 reams
2 spray
bottles
2 bottles
100
bottles
4 pcs
1 box
1 box
30 L.
1 box
12 pcs.
2 bottles
4
6 rolls
Models/actual
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Brush
Board marker
Masking Tape
Pencil/ball pen
Bond paper
Pheromones
Semen (for the snout for heat
detection)
Semen (for AI)
Pre-warmed collecting cup
Semen filter
Rubber band
Distilled water
Plastic gloves
Nutrient agar plates
Lubricant
Laboratory thermometer
Ice
Damp cloth/ used newspaper
Tissue paper
Learning Materials
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Qty
TOOLS
Description
Qty
2
5
1
EQUIPMENT
Description
objects
Practice animals (boar)
Practice animals
(Sow/gilt)
Dummy sow
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MATERIALS
Description
Qty
12 pcs
1
Training manuals
Animal charts
1
1
12 pcs
Animal breeds
Video materials
Forms(animal information sheets,
sow card, boar card)
TRAINING FACILITIES
Based on a class intake of 25 students/trainees and may vary depending on the number of students/trainee
SPACE REQUIREMENT
Building (permanent)
Student/Trainee Working
Space
Lecture Room
Learning Resource Center
Tool room/Storage room
Wash area, Toilet & Locker
room
Housing with facilities
Farm area
AREA IN SQ.
METERS
TOTAL AREA
IN SQ. METERS
13.00 x 15.00
2.00 x 2.00 per
student/trainee
7.00 x 5.00
3.00 x 5.00
5x5
195
4.00 per student
100.00
35.00
15.00
25 x 1
35.00
15.00
25
2x5
10 x 2
20
SIZE IN METERS
Total workshop area:
Note:
GRAND
TOTAL AREA
IN SQ.M.
195
300
495 sq. m.
**1 ha./100 sows
Prior to accreditation, a training provide must have a Memorandum of Agreement with private swine
farm with a at least five-sow level farm as practice farm/workplace for the trainees.
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TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS
Trainers shall be required to be certified to the National Certificate for which qualification they will train.
TESDA shall provide an online training on Plan Training Session and Facilitate Learning Sessions to the
potential trainers.1
Minimum requirements:
 Holder of a National Certificate in the Qualification s/he will teach; and
 Has completed the following units of Trainer’s Methodology Level I:
i. Plan Training Sessions;
 Identifying learner’s training requirements
 Prepare session plan
 Prepare instructional materials
 Prepare assessment instruments (Institutional)
 Organize learning and teaching resources ;and
ii. Facilitate Learning Sessions
 Prepare training facilities /resources
 Conduct pre-assessment
 Facilitate training session
 Conduct competency assessment
 Review delivery of training session
MEASUREMENT OF ACHIEVEMENT OF COMPETENCY
 Practical demonstration with oral questioning
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
1. Prior to competency assessment for COC1, please accomplish the Self-Assessment Guide (SAG) to
determine readiness for assessment
2. Submit accomplished SAG to POLO staff in- charge for advice
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(The training modules corresponding to the above units of Trainer’s Methodology can be accessed through the TESDANITESD website.)
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COMPETENCY-BASED
CURRICULUM
COC 4
Produce finishers
Leading to ANIMAL PRODUCTION (SWINE) NC II
AFF621219
Produce finishers
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MODULE TITLE
:
PRODUCING FINISHERS
UNIT CODE
:
AFF621219
MODULE DESCRIPTOR
:
This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to
care for finishers effectively and efficiently. It includes preparing
animals for finishing; proper management and feeding finishers,
providing care and monitoring the health of the animals and
profitable marketing of hogs either as replacements
stocks/breeders or market hogs.
NOMINAL DURATION
:
40 hours
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this module, the trainees/students must be able to:
LO1.
Prepare animals for finishing
LO2.
Maintain conducive atmosphere and facilities
LO3.
Feed finishers
LO4.
Maintain herd health care and medication program
LO5.
Prepare animals for marketing
LO6.
Record data
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LO1.
PREPARE ANIMALS FOR FINISHING
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Suitable growers are selected for finishing based on weight and age.
Finishers building are cleaned and disinfected following enterprise procedures.
Materials and equipment are adjusted and supplied according to work requirements.
Growers are grouped based on industry standards and enterprise specifications.
Growers are transferred based on the Minimum Standards on the Welfare of Pigs and
Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP).
CONTENTS:
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Selection or grouping of starters for finishing
Maintain finishers facilities
Adjustment of materials and equipment
Standard farm specification
Proper transfer of starters
Minimum Standards on the Welfare of Pigs
Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP)
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
 Starters
 Finishers
 Finishers facility
 Tools and equipment
o driving board
o rubber slappers
o feeders
o drinkers
o disinfectants
o identification markers
METHODOLOGIES:
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Lectures/ discussion
Videos/ illustrations
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
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Written examination
Practical demonstration related to underpinning knowledge, skills and attitudes
Assessment by immediate superiors with regards to the work accomplishment
Interviews with the participants on actual work or training settings
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LO2.
MAINTAIN CONDUCIVE ATMOSPHERE AND FACILITIES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Pen is cleaned regularly following hygienic procedures.
2. Proper temperature is monitored and provided based on the Minimum Standards on the
Welfare of Pigs and Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP).
3. Height of drinkers are checked and adjusted to ensure proper functioning based on the
Minimum Standards on the Welfare of Pigs and Code of Good Animal Husbandry
Practices (GAHP).
4. Enough floor space is provided based on the Minimum Standards on the Welfare of Pigs
and Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP).
5. Weak animals are isolated based on industry standards.
CONTENTS:
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Cleaning pen and facilities
Maintaining the proper temperature
Minimum Standards on the Welfare of Pig
Provision of floor space
Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP)
Selection and isolation of weak animals
Farm protocols
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
 Pen and facilities
 Starters and finishers
 Materials and equipment to maintain conducive atmosphere and facilities for breeding
o Fresh and clean water
o Automatic drinkers
o Feeders
o Heat lamps/bulbs
o Brooders
o Identification markers
o Disinfectants
METHODOLOGIES:
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Lectures/ discussion
Videos/ illustrations
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written examination
 Practical demonstration related to underpinning knowledge, skills and attitudes
 Assessment by immediate superiors with regards to the work accomplishment
 Interviews with the participants on actual work or training settings
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LO3.
FEED FINISHERS
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Feeders are checked and adjusted to ensure proper functioning.
Animals are fed according to a standard feeding system.
Feed ration is adjusted and shifted based on farm protocols and physiological growth.
Medicated feeds are withdrawn according to veterinarian instructions.
CONTENTS:
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Maintain and calibrate feeders
Calculatting the feed ration
Medicated feeds
Standard feeding system
o Ad libitum feeding
o Restricted feeding
o Combined
o Wet feeding
o Dry feeding
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
 Finishers
 Feeders
 Medicated feeds
 Grower-Finisher
 Materials and equipment needeed to feed finishers
o Fresh and clean water
o Automatic drinkers
o Feeders
o Heat lamps/bulbs
o Brooders
o Disinfectants
METHODOLOGIES:
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Lectures/ discussion
Videos/ illustrations
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
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Written examination
Practical demonstration related to underpinning knowledge, skills and attitudes
Assessment by immediate superiors with regards to the work accomplishment
Interviews with the participants on actual work or training settings
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LO4.
MAINTAIN HERD HEALTH CARE AND MEDICATION PROGRAM
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Changes in animal behavior are monitored following Animal Welfare Act and GAHP.
Changes in posture of animal is monitored Animal Welfare Act and GAHP.
Changes in respiration of animal is monitored Animal Welfare Act and GAHP.
Changes in skin color is monitored Animal Welfare Act and GAHP.
Uniformity of stocks is monitored following enterprise protocol.
Vaccination and medication programs are implemented based on veterinarian
instructions.
CONTENTS:
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Monitoring the changes in:
o behavior
o posture;
o Skin color
o Uniformity of stocks
Safety consciousness on vaccine handling and other biological supplies and materials
Accuracy in medication and treatment of hog’s diseases
Perseverance and industriousness on care and management of the general heard
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
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Finishers
Monitoring forms
Medical supplies and materials
Instruments for monitoring changes in:
o behavior
o posture;
o Skin color
o Uniformity of stocks
METHODOLOGIES:
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Lectures/ discussion
Videos/ illustrations
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
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Written examination
Practical demonstration related to underpinning knowledge, skills and attitudes
Assessment by immediate superiors with regards to the work accomplishment
Interviews with the participants on actual work or training settings
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LO5.
PREPARE ANIMALS FOR MARKETING
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Animal weight is determined using weighing scales.
2. Marketable animals are prepared and reserved following marketing requirements and
procedures.
3. Loading facility and ramp are prepared with reference to Animal Welfare Act.
4. Animals are moved to loading facility following Animal Welfare Act.
5. Ensure the transportation vehicle is cleaned and disinfected prior to entering farm
premises in line with GAHP.
CONTENTS:
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Care and management of the general heard
Selection of good finishers,
Marketable age and weight of finishers
Preparation, reservation and loading of markettabl animals
Animal Welfare Act
Honesty in marketing and financial transactions
Computation of:
o feed conversion efficiency
o average daily gain
o feed profit and
o financial viability of the swine enterprise
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
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Markettable animals
Loading facility
Vehicle for loading
Disinfectants
Weighing balance(500 kg cap.) – for monitoring and marketing of hogs
METHODOLOGIES:
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Lectures/ discussion
Videos/ illustrations
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
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Written examination
Practical demonstration related to underpinning knowledge, skills and attitudes
Assessment by immediate superiors with regards to the work accomplishment
Interviews with the participants on actual work or training settings
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LO6.
RECORD DATA
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Finishing records are is updated following enterprise protocol.
2. Production parameters for finishers are monitored with reference to production
requirements.
CONTENTS:
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Scheduling and updating the finishers records
Production parameters
Monitoring and analyses of production parameters
CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
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Finishers records and data
Finishers schedules
Production parameters form
o FCR,
o ADG,
o Percentage mortalities
METHODOLOGIES:
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Lectures/ discussion
Videos/ illustrations
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
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Written examination
Practical demonstration related to underpinning knowledge, skills and attitudes
Assessment by immediate superiors with regards to the work accomplishment
Interviews with the participants on actual work or training settings
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