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QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY

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-2015/6112.0601

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 be hardworking,

laborious and must have the ability to demonstrate practical routine skills. The

individual should also be able to demonstrate skills to use various tools.

Introduction

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

Cont act Us:

Agriculture Skill Council

of India, 6th Floor,

Building No. 10, GNG

Tower, Sector 44,

Gurgaon Haryana-

122002 T: 0124-4814659 E-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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 17/05/17

Occupation Plantation Crop Cultivation

Next review date 17/05/21

NSQC Clearance on 18/06/2015

Job Role Coffee Plantation Worker

Role Description The person is responsible for carrying out the ground level activities involved in a coffee plantation right from nursery preparation to harvesting and storage.

NSQF level

Minimum Educational Qualifications

Maximum Educational Qualifications

2

No entry level barrier; 5th Standard Pass preferable.

Not Applicable

Training (Suggested but not mandatory)

OJT

Minimum Job Entry Age 17 Years

Experience

One year prior experience in field (crop) operations

Applicable National Occupational

Standards (NOS)

Compulsory: 1. AGR/N0501 - Seed Preparation in Coffee Plantation

2. AGR/N0502 - Land preparation and Transplanting in

Coffee Plantation

3. AGR/N0503 – Integrated Nutrient Management

(scientific word) in Coffee Plantation

4. AGR/N0504 - Training and Pruning in Coffee

Plantation

5. AGR/N0505 - Integrated Pest and Disease

Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation

6. AGR/N0506 - Irrigation in Coffee Plantation

7. AGR/N0507 - Harvesting and Post Harvest Practices in

Coffee Plantation

8. AGR/N9903 Maintain Health & Safety at the workplace

Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units

Job

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Keywords /Terms Description

Sector 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 Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components

Occupation Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/related set of functions in an industry.

Function 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 Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organization.

OS 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 Performance Criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task.

NOS NOS are Occupational Standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.

Qualifications Pack Code

Qualifications Pack Code is a unique reference code that identifies a qualifications pack.

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 Unit Code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an ‘N’.

Unit Title Unit Title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do.

Description 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

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 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 Technical Knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities.

Core Skills or Generic Skills

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.

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Vertical

Vertical may exist within a sub-sector representing different domain areas or the client industries served by the industry

Cultivar 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.

Seed Material Sexually or vegetatively propagated planting materials which are used for seeding and planting.

Tilth Physical condition of soil, especially in relation to its suitability for

planting or growing a crop. FYM 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.

INM 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.

Keywords /Terms Description

OJT On Job Training

OS Occupation Standard NOS National Occupation Standard

NSQF National Skills Qualification Framework

Agr Agriculture

IPM Integrated Pest Management

INM Integrated Nutrient Management

FYM Farm Yard Manure

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AGR/N0501 Seed Preparation in Coffee Plantation

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Overview

This unit is about dealing with Seed Preparation for Coffee Plantation Worker.

National Occupational

Standard


Unit Code AGR/N0501

Unit Title (Task)

Seed Preparation in Coffee Plantation

Description This OS is for a Coffee Farmer who is responsible for seed preparation.

Scope This unit/task covers the following:

Seed preparation

Health and Safety Precautions

Nursery Bed Preparation

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element Performance Criteria

Seed Preparation 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

Health and Safety Precautions

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 Nursery Bed Preparation

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

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational Context

(Knowledge of the

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures in work

KA2. relevant health and safety requirements applicable in the work environment

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company /

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KA3. own job role and responsibilities and sources for information pertaining to

work

KA4. who to approach for support in order to obtain work related information,

clarifications and support

KA5. importance of following health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the

impact of not following the standards on consumers and the business

KA6. documentation and related procedures applicable in the context of work

B. Technical Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. availability of infrastructures/equipments/machineries KB2. implications of defined procedures/work instructions KB3. potential hazards KB4. safety guidelines KB5. personal protections KB6. various climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum temperatures,

intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc., KB7. pest and Diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of

these pests and diseases and the sources of infection KB8. definition, importance and types of coffee nursery KB9. practices of nursery preparation KB10. pest and Disease control in Nurseries KB11. uses and harmful effects of various pesticides KB12. safe methods of handling the pesticides KB13. first aid to the exposure of humans to harmful affects of pesticides

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

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

Reading Skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: 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)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. communicate with supervisors and managers of the plantation

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


The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. plan and organize his day to day farm activities

Customer Centricity

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. manage relationships with co workers and managers of the who may be

stressed, frustrated, confused or angry

Problem Solving

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: 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

Analytical Thinking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. monitor and maintain the material and equipment required for coffee seed

preparation

Critical Thinking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation,

experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action


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NOS Code AGR/N0501







AGR/N0502 Land preparation and Transplantation in Coffee Plantation

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Overview

This unit is about dealing with Land preparation and Transplantation in coffee Plantation.


Standard


Unit Code AGR/N0502

Unit Title (Task)

Land preparation and Transplantation in Coffee Plantation

Description This OS is for a Coffee Farmer who is responsible for preparing the field and transplanting through appropriate methods.


Soil Treatment

Land Preparation

Seedling Transplantation



Soil Treatment 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

Land Preparation 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 Seedling Transplantation PC13. treat pits

PC14. transplant shady plants

PC15. transplant coffee seedlings

PC16. provide stacking

PC17. perform mulching


A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of

the company /

organization and its

processes)

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


The individual on the job needs to know and understand : KB1. land preparation and soil types KB2. methods and procedure of Soil treatment

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KB3. various machines that prepare the soil for coffee cultivation KB4. various methods of land preparation and their influence on the soil tilth KB5. advantages and challenges of transplanting KB6. space maintenance and transplanting and the influence on the crop yield

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

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. record Maintenance

Reading Skills


manure/fertilizer, irrigation equipment, etc. SA4. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination written on

the labels of pesticides


The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA5. communicate with plantation supervisors and managers


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


Customer Centricity

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. manage relationships with supervisors and managers who may be stressed,

frustrated, confused or angry

Problem Solving

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: 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

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. monitor and maintain the material and equipment required for land

preparation

Critical Thinking


experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action.


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NOS Code AGR/N0502







AGR/N0503 Integrated Nutrient Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation

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Overview

This unit is about dealing with Integrated Nutrient Management (scientific word) as per the

instructions of the supervisor in Coffee Plantation.


Standard


Unit Code AGR/N0503

Unit Title (Task)

Integrated Nutrient Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation

Description 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.


soil Sampling and Testing

aplication of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers

weed Control



Soil Sampling and Testing 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

Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers

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

Weed Control 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. Organizational Context (Knowledge of

the company /

organization and its

processes)

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

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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 KB2. Various farm machinery available and their utility to maintain soil tilth and

health KB3. appropriate methods of application of various fertilizers and micro

nutrients KB4. application timing in a day KB5. time of application in the crop life cycle KB6. use and methods of plant growth regulators

KB7. apply recommended dose of manure and Bio-fertilizers as ground application

KB8. methods of weed Control KB9. critical Stages of weed control

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

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 with data in Records Maintenance

Reading Skills


manure/fertilizer, irrigation equipment, etc. SA4. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination written on

the labels of pesticides




Decision Making


Plan and Organize


Customer Centricity



Problem Solving


The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: 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

Analytical Thinking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. monitor and maintain the material and equipment

Critical Thinking




NOS Version Control

NOS Code AGR/N0503







AGR/N0504 Training and Pruning in Coffee Plantation

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Overview

This unit is about dealing with Training and Pruning in Coffee Plantation.


Standard


Unit Code AGR/N0504

Unit Title (Task)

Training and Pruning in Coffee Plantation

Description This OS is for a Coffee Plantation Worker who is responsible for Training and Pruning.


Training and Pruning



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)


(Knowledge of the

company /

organization and

its processes)

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


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

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

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


manure/fertilizer, irrigation equipment, etc.


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The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. communicate with supervisors and managers of the plantation


Decision Making


Plan and Organize

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB9. Plan and organize his day to day farm activities

Customer Centricity



Problem Solving


optimum /best possible solution(s) SB12. Identify immediate or temporary solutions to resolve problems

Analytical Thinking


Critical Thinking




NOS Version Control

NOS Code AGR/N0504







AGR/N0505 Integrated Pest and Disease Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation

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Overview

This unit is about dealing with Integrated Pest and Disease Management (scientific word) as

per the instructions of the supervisor.


Standard


Unit Code AGR/N0505

Unit Title (Task)

Integrated Pest and Disease Management (scientific word) in Coffee Plantation

Description 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


Identification of pests and understanding behaviour

Identification of diseases

Preventive and curative methods

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope


Identification Of Pests And Understanding Behavior

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

Identification Of Diseases

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

Preventive And Curative Methods

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



(Knowledge of the

company /

organization and

its processes)

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

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KB8. safety measures and first aid KB9. handling tools and equipment

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

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







Decision Making


Plan and Organize


Customer Centricity

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. manage relationships with supervisors / managers who may be stressed,


Problem Solving


optimum /best possible solution(s) SB5. identify immediate or temporary solutions to resolve problems

Analytical Thinking


Critical Thinking




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NOS Code AGR/N0505







AGR/N0506 Irrigation in Coffee Plantation

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Overview

This unit is about dealing with Irrigation in Coffee Plantation.


Standard


Unit Code AGR/N0506

Unit Title (Task)

Irrigation in Coffee Plantation.

Description This OS is for a coffee plantation worker who is responsible for Irrigation


Irrigation



Irrigation 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



(Knowledge of the

company /

organization and

its processes)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. availability of infrastructures/equipments/machineries KA2. implications of defined procedures/work instructions


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

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


manure/fertilizer, irrigation equipment, etc.


The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. communicate with supervisors and managers


Decision Making


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Plan and Organize


Customer Centricity


frustrated, confused, or angry

Problem Solving

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: 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


Critical Thinking




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NOS Code AGR/N0506







AGR/N0507 Harvesting and Post Harvest Practices in Coffee Plantation

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Overview

This unit is about dealing with Harvesting and Post Harvest Practices as per the instructions of

the supervisor in Coffee Plantation.


Standard


Unit Code AGR/N0507

Unit Title (Task)

Harvesting and Post-harvest Practices in Coffee Plantation

Description This OS is for a Coffee Plantation Worker who is responsible for Harvesting and Post Harvest Practices.


Harvesting

Storage and Post-harvest Practices



Harvesting To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to: PC1. test fruit maturity

PC2. perform periodical harvesting

Storage and Post Harvest Practices

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



(Knowledge of the

company /

organization and

its processes)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. availability of infrastructures/equipments/machineries KA2. Implications of defined procedures/work instructions


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. Ideal stage of harvesting KB2. methods to avoid losses during harvest KB3. KC1. various Methods of Storage and their influence on the seed quality KB4. KC2. chemicals and other cultural methods that may be used to prevent losses

from storage pests

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

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



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Decision Making


Plan and Organize


Customer Centricity

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. manage relationships with supervisors who may be stressed, frustrated,

confused or angry

Problem Solving


optimum /best possible solution(s) SB5. identify immediate or temporary solutions to resolve problems

Analytical Thinking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. monitor and maintain the material and equipment required for coffee seed

preparation

Critical Thinking




NOS Version Control

NOS Code AGR/N0507







AGR/N9903 Maintain Health & Safety at the Workplace

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Overview

This unit is about maintaining health & safety of self and others at the workplace.


Standard

AGR/N9903 Maintain Health & Safety at the workplace

Unit Code AGR/N9903

Unit Title (Task)

Maintain Health & Safety at the workplace

Description This OS is for the cultivator who is responsible for maintaining health and safety of self and others co workers at workplace


maintain a clean & efficient workplace

render appropriate emergency procedures



Maintaining clean and efficient workplace

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.

Render appropriate emergency procedures

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.

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(Knowledge of the

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organization and

its processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures in work

KA2. relevant health and safety requirements applicable in the work environment

KA3. own job role and responsibilities and sources for information pertaining to

work

KA4. who to approach for support in order to obtain work related information,

clarifications and support

KA5. importance of following health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the

impact of not following the standards on consumers and the business

KA6. documentation and related procedures applicable in the context of work


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. personal hygiene and fitness requirements KB2. your general duties under the relevant health and safety legislation KB3. what personal protective equipment and clothing should be worn and how it

is cared for KB4. the correct and safe way to use materials and equipment required for your

work KB5. the importance of good housekeeping in the workplace KB6. safe disposal methods for waste KB7. methods for minimizing environmental damage during work KB8. the risks to health and safety and the measures to be taken to control those

risks in your area of work KB9. workplace procedures and requirements for the treatment of workplace

injuries/illnesses. KB10. basic emergency first aid procedure KB11. local emergency services KB12. why accidents, incidents and problems should be reported and the

appropriate action to take

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills

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 SA3. write descriptions and details about incidents in reports

Reading Skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. read instruction manual for hand tool and equipments


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA5. communicate clearly and effectively with others like farmers, concerned

officer/stakeholders SA6. comprehends information shared by senior people and experts



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.

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: SB6. 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 SB7. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation,



NOS Version Control

NOS Code AGR/N9903







Qualification Pack For Coffee Plantation worker

Annexure

Nomenclature for QP and NOS

Qualifications Pack

[ABC]/ Q 0101

Occupational Standard An example of NOS with ‘N’

[ABC] / N 0101

Q denoting Qualifications Pack Occupation (2 numbers)

QP number (2 numbers)

9 characters

N denoting National Occupational Standard Occupation (2 numbers)

OS number (2 numbers)

9 characters

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[Insert 3 letter code for SSC]

[Insert 3 letter code for SSC]


The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above:

Sub-sector Range of Occupation

numbers

Agriculture Crop Production 01 – 40

Dairying 41 – 42

Poultry 43 – 44

Animal Husbandry 45 – 48

Fisheries 49 – 51

Agriculture Allied Activities 52 – 60

Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy Management

61 - 70

Agriculture Industries 71 – 90

Generic Occupations 96 - 99

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 91 – 95 have been intentionally left blank to accommodate any

emerging segment in future


Total Mark(500)

Marks Allocation

Assessment outcomes

Assessment Criteria for outcomes Out Of Theory

Skills Practical

1.AGR/N0501 Seed

Preparation in Coffee

Plantation

PC1.Select healthy fruit bearing mother plant for seed

100

10 5 5

PC2.Select matured fruit 5 2 3

PC3.Grade matured fruit 5 2 3

PC4.Pulp the coffee seed manually 5 2 3

PC5.Treat seed by ash 5 2 3

PC6. Treat with fungicide 5 2 3

PC7.Dry the seed on shade 3 1 2

PC8.Check moisture percentage by manually/moisture meter

5 2 3

PC9 Store the seed safely 5 3 2

PC10.Read and understand the safety precautions / labels in the reading material provided with the fungicide

2 2 0

PC11. Keep ready with all the necessary first aids as suggested in the safety measures

5 3 2

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES

Job Role Coffee Plantation Worker Qualification Pack AGR/Q0501

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 50% of aggregate marks to successfully clear the assessment. 6. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.


PC12. Use all the necessary safety material and follow all the preventive measures to avoid any injury during use / application of pesticide

5 3 2

PC13. Use sieved river sand, jungle soil and composted cattle manure 5 2 3

PC14. Perform soil solarisation covering with transparent plastic sheet

5 3 2

PC15. Mix sand, manure and soil as per recommendation.

5 2 3

PC16. Prepare raised bed 5 2 3

PC17. Prepare poly bag bed 5 3 2

PC18. Sow seed 5 3 2

PC19. Prepare thatch 5 3 2

PC20Harden the seedlings 5 3 2

100 50 50

2.AGR/N0502 Land

preparation and

Transplanting in Coffee

Plantation

PC1. Treat soil by liming for optimal PH level

100

10 5 5

PC2. Take composite soil sample 5 3 2

PC3. Prepare soil for test 5 2 3

PC4. Assist to perform pH test 5 3 2

PC5. Treat soil by ash 5 3 2

PC6. Amend soil 5 2 3

PC7. Clean the field 2 0 2

PC8. Level the field 3 1 2

PC9. Construct drains 5 2 3

PC10.Layout the field to be conducive for mechanisation

10 5 5

P11. Maintain spacing (RR and PP) 5 3 2

PC12. Dig pits 5 2 3

PC13. Treat pits 5 3 2

PC14. Transplant shady plants 10 5 5

PC15. Transplant coffee seedlings 10 5 5

PC16. Provide stacking 5 3 2

PC17. Perform mulching 5 3 2

100 50 50

3.AGR/N0503 Integrated Nutrient

Management (scientific

PC1.Take soil as per the recommended sampling procedure from the field

50

3 1 2

PC2. Dry the soil and prepare samples as per procedure

2 0 2


word) in Coffee

Plantation

PC3.Pack, label and submit to nearby soil testing laboratory for analysis

5 3 2

PC4. Select appropriately decomposed Farm Yard Manure for soil application

5 3 2

PC5. Apply the FYM to the soil as per recommended dosage and procedure before planting and during crop cultivation (if required)

5 3 2

P6. Adopt various cultural practices that enhances the soil nutrient status for the benefit of crop stand

10 6 4

PC7. Apply organic and inorganic fertilisers for macro and micro nutrients as per the recommended dosage, timing and method of application:

15

o Apply basal dose

oPerform top dressing 8 7

oApply micro-nutrients by foliar spray

oApply manure/fertilizer by surface methods

oApply manure/fertilizer by ring methods

oFertigation through drip irrigation

PC8. Remove weeds 2 0 2

PC9. Use mulching as instructed by supervisors, to reduce the growth of weed.

3 1 2

50 25 25

4.AGR/N504 Training and

Pruning in Coffee

Plantation

PC1. Perform topping

50

10 2 8

PC2. Maintain single stem system / Maintain double stem system / Maintain triple stem system

10 3 7

PC3. Remove sucker 10 7 3

PC4. Perform pruning 10 7 3

PC5. Apply Bordeaux paste/mixture/paint

10 6 4

50 25 25

5.AGR/N0505 Integrated

PC1.Identify the types of pests associated

75 5 2 3


Pest and Disease

Management (scientific word) in Coffee

Plantation

PC2.Identify the stage of crop and pest incidence

4 2 2

PC3.Notify Signs and symptoms of damage

4 2 2

PC4.Identify the behavior of the pest (like diurnal or nocturnal, egg laying behavior, attraction to coloursetc)

5 2 3

PC5.Identify Natural enemies of the pests

4 2 2

PC6.Identify the types of diseases associated

10 4 6

PC7.Identify the crop stage and disease incidence

4 2 2

PC8.Identify the signs and symptoms of different diseases

5 2 3

PC9.Do Seed and seedling treatment

4 2 2

PC10.Take up chemical and non-chemical approaches to pest and disease control

30 15 15

75 35 40

6.AGR/N0506 Irrigation in

Coffee Plantation

PC1.Irrigate based on the soil type and slope as advised by the supervisors

50

30 15 15

PC2.Maintain drainage system by regular cleaning and weeding

20 10 10

50 25 25

7.AGR/N0507 Harvesting and Post Harvest

Practices in Coffee

Plantation

PC1.Test fruit maturity

50

10 5 5

PC2. Perform periodical harvesting

10 5 5

PC3.Perform pulping 10 5 5

PC4.Perform washing of the seed 10 5 5

PC5.Dry the seed 10 5 5

50 25 25

8.AGR/N9903 Health &

Safety at the workplace

PC1.Undertake basic safety checks before operation of all machinery and vehicles and hazards are reported to the appropriate supervisor

25

3 1 2

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. 3 1 2 PC3. Read and understand the hazards of use and contamination mentioned on the labels of pesticides/fumigants etc 3 1 2


PC4. Assess risks prior to performing manual handling jobs, and work according to currently recommended safe practice. 1 1 0 PC5. Use equipment and materials safely and correctly and return the same to designated storage when not in use 3 1 2

PC6. Dispose of waste safely and correctly in a designated area 1 1 0 PC7. Recognise risks to bystanders and take action to reduce risk associated with jobs in the workplace 1 1 0 PC8. Perform your work in a manner which minimizes environmental damage all procedures and work instructions for controlling risk are followed closely. 1 1 0 PC9. Report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay to an appropriate person and take necessary immediate action to reduce further danger. 1 1 0 PC10.Follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions to emergency. 1 1 0 PC11.Follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace requirements 1 1 0 PC12. Use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace requirements 3 1 2 PC13. Provide treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries in accordance with recognized first aid techniques 1 1 0 PC14. Recover (if practical), clean, inspect/test, refurbish, replace and store the first aid equipment as appropriate 1 1 0 PC15.Report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures. 1 1 0

25 15 10

Total 500 500 250 250

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