COURSE DESIGN

         "  FROM SURVIVAL  TO  GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT MODE. THIS IS OUR MISSION " SBM

Note from the President:

        The course on Horticulture NC II is based on the National Training Regulation as promulgated by the TESDA Board.

         Our course offering blends the knowledge on conventional method of agriculture and organic agriculture as way to enhance the knowledge of the graduates on the various methods used in the practice of agriculture.

         There shall be a quick discussion on bio-dynamic method of agriculture, the Integrated and diversified system, the no- tillage and many other systems to expand the knowledge base of the trainees.

          More important in this  course is the requirement to produce a certain amount of products to be marketed, recorded and financial statements accomplished. This also incorporates the Production, Organizational, Financial and Marketing Planning.

           The deeper and more urgent purpose why these courses on agriculture, - horticulture, animal production and aquaculture-  are prepared and submitted to TESDA is the concern to be part of the effort to assist the communities recover from the destruction  of  "YOLANDA."

           It is our belief that rehabilitation and development from the ruins caused by this natural calamity can be augmented with the application of agricultural technologies among the affected people of the region.
           
.          The officers of the Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp have committed themselves to immediately implement the training programs as soon as the Certificate of Program Registration is issued by TESDA.

             
COURSE TITLE:    HORTICULTURE NC II
d NOMINAL DURATION:   1,440 HRS NOMINAL DURATION ( 5 - 10 mos)               Utilize Competency -based learning and Recognition of Prior leaning

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and desirable attitudes in horticulture.  It covers pre-horticultural farm operations, production of vegetable and fruit bearing crops, post harvest operations of major tropical fruits as well as major lowland and semi-temperate vegetable crops.  It also includes receiving, responding and participating in workplace communication, working with others and in a team environment, practicing career professionalism and occupational health and safety procedures, applying safety measures in farm operations and performing estimation and basic calculations.

The training duration of 1440 hrs or 5 to 10 months is nominal training hours as there are situations where a learner has previous knowledge and experiences in horticulture and recognition of prior learning can be aptly applied.

It is also important to note that horticulture as a sub-sector in agri-fishery completes the full cycle of an integrated and diversified farming system IDOFS.

In the era of climate change, the agri-fishery sector must adapt the IDOFS for communities to survive. It shall then be an obligation of TESDA and the training institution to fast tract the learning and training processes and allow recognition of prior learning and Competency-based learning modalities be applied extensively.

The RA 10068 focuses on utilization of available resource to support the effort in environment protection.

An agriculture -based training program must have horticulture  to supplement the animal production program of a specified community.

Choices of plants and vegetables must correspond to the health requirements and potential income and profit of a farmer.

Hence the course on horticulture is offered at ASKEDWELL to support the training program on Animal Production NC II and Aquaculture NC II

PICTURES DURING THE TECHNICAL INSPECTION OF TESDA AT ASKEDWELL

  BY TECHNICAL EXPERTS

from the right, Mr.Arman Layese, TESDA Cebu,  ,  Ms. Gilda T. Quirante, from  LNAS, Dr. Silvano Maranga, Mr. Marino Servida from Lazi Agricultural School, Siquijor

visit to the off-campus aquaculture facility as per MOA with Cebu Technological University, Carmen Campus

discussion on the support of the Barangay Officials of Bongdo, Borbon, Cebu to the programs 

of  Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp.

site visit on the water supply source of the ASKEDWELL center

The damage caused by typhoon Yolanda has not deterred the preparation for the 

site inspection of the Center Facilities

Ms. Gilda Quirante and Mr Marino Savedra explaining the application of

 horticulture technology to production of fruits and processed products

GRAFTING , BUDDING AND MARCOTING ARE IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES IN PALNT PROPAGATION 

TRAINEE QUALIFICATIONS AND METHOD OF APPLICATION

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate / trainee must posses the following qualifications:

þ  Able to read and write

þ  With functional cell phone

þ  With good moral character and willing to work in a team

þ  Ability to communicate both oral and written

þ  Trainable in using the internet and search engines

þ  Physically fit and mentally healthy as certified by a Public Health Officer

METHOD OF APPLICATION

1. TEXT  OR EMAIL YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, AGE, EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION to Globe 09177111102, snart 09399025484, sun 09228195200

2. ASKEDWELL OFFICERS WILL CALL YOU FOR A 30 -MINUTE INTERVIEW THROUGH THE CELL PHONE

3.   ASKEDWELL REGISTRAR WILL SEND YOU AN EMAIL OF A TRAINEE APPLICATION FORM

4.   FILL-UP THE  FORM AND EMAIL BACK TO THE REGISTRAR

5.  A PERSONAL INTERVIEW SHALL BE SCHEDULED WITH YOU AND DESIGNATED REGISTRATION REPRESENTATIVE AT MOST CONVENIENT LOCATION

6.  UPON PASSING THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT ASKEDWELL SHALL PROCESS YOUR DOCUMENTS AND CREATE A PASSWORD FOR YOU TO ACCESS A SIMPLE WEBSITE FOR YOU

7.   A TRAINING MANUAL SHALL BE PROVIDED TO YOU AS A GUIDE TO THE LEARNING PROCESS

8.  TRAINING FEES CAN BE PAID IN CASH OR KIND OR IN AN EASY INSTALLMENT SCHEME

9.  WHAT IS IMPORTANT  IS THE INTEREST OF THE LEARNER TO COMPLETE THE COURSE AND PRODUCE VEGETABLES AND FRUITS

DISTANCE LEARNING

       The registered program of  TESDA in Horticulture NC II  based  on the Training Regulations  is an indication of the Search for Excellence in training. The training Method is Competency-based utilizing all possibles techniques to ensure learning of trainees. It is important for trainees to be acquainted with the use of computers to enrich knowledge. Distance Learning can be acquired in three (3) methods, one is the use of computers, two the use of cell phones as cellphones are basically compact computers and third is the use of mails and printed manual.

        In ASKEDWELL, a printed material containing, the Copyrighted book of the President / CEO , on health and wellness forms part of the printed material that will be issued to the trainees upon enrollment.

       Also contained in the printed material is a handbook on the record of accomplishment , production and sales of horticulture products.

       The records as per manual and countersigned by the trainor and assistant trainor shall then be sent via email to the trainor of Horticulture NC II

       Needless to say  that a learner in the Horticulture NC II course of Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp must be trained in sending emails, perform internet search and transfer data from cell phone to computer. 

PEER-LEARNING

        An important aspect in the face to face and distance learning approach to training is the peer-learning method. In this system a learner is joined to a group of 3 or 4 co-students and shall respond individually to a situation. A learner's response is discussed together with the group and a decision shall be made to the implementing and evaluation procedures that the group or team shall apply.

        Peer -learning is a helpful method in the preparation of a trainee in the negotiations for production and marketing of farm products. It is also important to consider the pricing and determining the costs of production in a group.

       The training manual shall include a production plan, organization plan, financial plan and marketing plan. This manual shall be accomplished by the learners in a team and work group sessions and presented in plenary with other trainees.

INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

The trainees undergo a preliminary test, mid-terms and final assessment.

At each test or assessment stage the learners are interviewed as to knowledge and understanding of the principles, observed on the performance of each task and measured against standards of production.

This pre-supposes that trainees commit themselves to the production of vegetables and fruits as a major part in the completion and certification process.