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Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts……………………….. [1]
2. Qualifications Pack…………………………………… [2]
3. Glossary of Key Terms…………………………….. [3]
4. OS Units……………………………………………………. [5]
5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & OS…... [32]
6. Assessment Criteria……………………………….. [34]
QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY
Qualifications Pack- Agriculture Extension Service Provider
SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED
SUB-SECTOR: Agriculture Industries
OCCUPATION: Information Management
REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q7601
ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/6116.0102
Agriculture Extension Service Provider: The Service Provider is responsible
for speedy transfer of information and technology to farmers. He reduces
the time lag between generation of technology and its transfer to the
farmers for increasing production, productivity and income from
agriculture and allied sectors on a sustained basis.
Brief Job Description: An agriculture extension service provider gives talks,
guidance and actual demonstrations on latest technologies related to
agriculture. He also works with other experts in agriculture to learn more
or even develop new methods that could advance production.
Personal Attributes: The job requires the individual to be constantly armed
with the latest techniques and information related to agriculture. He
should have sound knowledge of the subject, should be able to create
motivation and self confidence among farmers.
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]
Qualifications Pack ForAgriculture Extension Service Provider
Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q7601
Job Role Agriculture Extension Service Provider
Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 25/02/14
Sub Sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 14/06/17
Occupation Information Management
Next review date 14/06/21
NSQC Clearance on 18/06/2015
Job Role Agriculture Extension Service Provider Also known as ‘Agriculture Extension Worker’, ‘Field Agent’
Role Description
An agriculture extension service provider gives talks, guidance and actual demonstrations on latest technologies related to agriculture. He also works with other experts in agriculture to learn more or even develop new methods that could advance production
NSQF level
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Maximum Educational Qualifications
4
12th standard
N.A.
Training (Suggested but not mandatory)
N.A.
Minimum Job Entry Age 18 Years
Experience N.A.
Applicable National Occupational
Standards (NOS)
Compulsory:
1. AGR/N7601 – Plan for the extension services
2. AGR/N7602- Identify location specifity of agricultural technology
3. AGR/N7603 - Make frontline demonstrations
4. AGR/N7604 – Provide training to farmers
5. AGR/N7605– Assist with backward and forward linkages
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 business 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 an 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.
Sub-function Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the objectives of the function.
Job role Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organisation.
Occupational Standards (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.
National Occupational Standards (OS)
NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.
Qualifications Pack (QP) QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique qualifications 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.
Scope Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have a critical impact on quality of performance required.
Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.
Organisational Context Organisational context includes the way the organisation 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/ Generic Skills
Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any
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work environment 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.
Keywords /Terms Description
NOS National Occupational Standard(s)
OS Occupational Standard(s)
NSQF National Skills Qualifications Framework
AGR Agriculture
QP Qualifications Pack
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Overview
This unit is about the Extension service provider planning for the extension services to be delivered at farmers’ fields.
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Unit Code AGR/N7601
Unit Title (Task)
Plan for the extension services
Description This OS unit is about the extension service provider planning for the extension services to be delivered at farmers’ fields.
Scope This unit/ task covers the following:
Take inputs for preparing for extension services
Prepare for providing extension services
Prepare the action plan
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria Take inputs for preparing for extension services
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. hold discussions with senior extension officers to plan where the services
have to be provided PC2. gather information from different sources such as media, internet,
exhibitions, seminars, workshop, interaction with experts PC3. take appropriate inputs from senior extension officers on what type of
training should be provided in the area chosen PC4. take appropriate inputs on what technologies would be appropriate for the
area chosen PC5. take inputs on what factors should be considered for providing
demonstrations and trainings PC6. take inputs on what tools and equipment should be used for providing
extension services
Prepare for providing extension services
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC7. take internal trainings from subject matter specialists to prepare for
providing extension services PC8. clarify all doubts in the internal trainings PC9. gain mastery over the subject matter PC10. understand fully about the new technologies to be demonstrated PC11. understand the usage of tools and equipment to be used for extension
services PC12. prepare to interact with farmers in the area chosen PC13. study the socio-economic aspects of the area chosen PC14. study the agro-climaticcondition of the area chosen
Prepare the action plan
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC15. outline the action plan consisting of shortlisted technologies, tools and
equipment, training methodologies, etc. PC16. decide the date and time when the farmers need to be contacted PC17. decide the timeframe of different elements of extension services, such as
soil-testing, frontline demonstrations and trainings PC18. follow budget guideline and prepare a cost effective plan for extension
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Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
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
B. Technical
Knowledge
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. various climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum temperatures,
intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc. KB2. pest and diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of
these pests and diseases and the sources of infection KB3. various scientific methods and technologies for increasing crop production,
farmer productivity as well as earnings KB4. areas such as crop rotation, irrigation and drainage, plant breeding, plant
physiology, soil classification, soil fertility, weed control, insect and pest control etc.
KB5. various operations that have the potential to increase the yield and decrease the incidence of pests and diseases
KB6. latest technological developments that have the potential to increase the crop yield and resource use efficiency
KB7. factors affecting the socio-economic profile of the farmers KB8. social and cultural constitution of the farmers KB9. factors affecting farmers’ decisions to choose which crops to grow and which
technologies to use for the same KB10. techniques of survey design KB11. tools to be used in survey and investigation KB12. machinery, equipment and other inputs to be used for testing KB13. new types of tools and equipment KB14. tools and equipment to be used in extension services
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
WritingSkills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. write down the plan for field visits
Reading skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SA2. update oneself about latest technologies by reading research articles, attending seminars, conferences etc.
SA3. keep abreast with the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets,
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product information sheets etc. SA4. read relevant newspapers / booklets etc.
Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills)
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB1. maintain effective relationships with senior officers and specialists SB2. communicate clearly and effectively with seniors SB3. understand information and grasp its meaning SB4. communicate precisely SB5. discuss issues, clarify doubts and seek solutions
B. Professional Skills
Decision making
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB6. make decisions pertaining to the concerned area of work SB7. identify problems that may arise in carrying out tasks and take preventive
action following workplace procedures
Plan and organise
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB8. plan and organise extension services to be demonstrated SB9. organise meetings of stakeholders SB10. organise meetings of representative group of farmers
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB11. develop a rapport with senior officers and specialists SB12. listen carefully and interpret the information given by the seniors SB13. discuss possible solutions SB14. make use of exposure visits to model farms SB15. participate in exhibitions / seminars / workshop which provide information
on new technologies in agriculture and allied sectors
Problem solving
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB16. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solutions and take up optimum / best solutions
SB17. identify economically viable and operationally feasible solutions which meet farmer needs
Analytical thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB18. analyse the information received from officers and specialists SB19. think analytically to come up with solutions SB20. apply, analyse and evaluate the information gathered from trainings SB21. improving / adapting the technologies based on results found from analytical
thinking
Critical Thinking
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The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB22. takeup hisown working and learning SB23. apply,analyze,and evaluate theinformation gathered fromobservation,
experience,reasoning,or communication,asa guidetothoughtand action
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NOS Version Control
NOS Code AGR/N7601
Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0
Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 25/02/14
Sub Sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 14/06/17
Occupation Information Management
Next review date 14/06/21
AGR/N7602 Identify location specificity of agricultural technology
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Overview
This unit is aboutthe extension service provider identifying the location specificity of different agricultural technologies under various faming systems.
AGR/N7602 Identify location specificity of agricultural technology
Unit Code AGR/N7602
Unit Title (Task)
Identify location specificity of agricultural technology
Description This OS unit is the extension service provider identifying the location specificity of different agricultural technologies under various faming systems.
Scope This unit/ task covers the following:
Interact with farmers and others
Conduct on-farm testing
Complete the documentation
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria Interact with farmers and others
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. identify the representative group of farmers PC2. identify other stakeholders in the area such as the sarpanch, village level
Agriculture Department officer, etc. PC3. reach out to the representative group of farmers as well as the other
stakeholders PC4. discuss the objectives of the exercise PC5. convince the representative group to participate in the exercise PC6. hold detailed discussions to assess their needs PC7. involve the representative group in investigations to find the suitability
of the new technology
Conduct on-farm testing
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC8. list down the problems to be solved PC9. rank the problems by priority PC10. identify causes of problems PC11. list possible solutions PC12. screen possible solutions for feasibility PC13. identify experimental factors to be included in on-farm experiments PC14. conduct on-farm experiments in the fields of representative farmers PC15. involve the representative farmers in the experiments PC16. establish cause-effect relationships PC17. evaluate the performance and potential application of the new
technology / farm practice PC18. evaluate if the new technology can be applied ‘as-is’ or if it needs to be
refined and modified to be adapted in the local context
Complete the documentation
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC19. document properly the results of on-farm testing in a precise, clear and
concise manner PC20. discuss test results and ideas with the representative group of farmers
as well as the other stakeholders
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
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A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of
the company /
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
B. Technical
Knowledge
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. various climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum
temperatures, intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc.
KB2. pest and diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of these pests and diseases and the sources of infection
KB3. various procedures of soil sampling KB4. soil testing laboratories and various nutrients (macro and micro) that are
analysed KB5. soil analysis report and its components KB6. recommendations based on the availability of various micro and macro
nutrients in a given soil or crop sample KB7. soil types, their advantages and disadvantages with reference to the
nutrient status KB8. based on the soil type, various methods of land preparation to maintain
soil tilth KB9. various farm machinery available and their utility to maintain soil tilth and
health KB10. appropriate methods of application of various fertilisers and micro
nutrients KB11. timing and location of the application of fertilizer/nutrient in the crop life
cycle KB12. interaction affects of the soil type, level of the land and water availability
on the crop growth and its yield KB13. timing and method of irrigation and drainage appropriate for a given soil
type and climatic condition KB14. various methods of irrigation and resource use efficiency KB15. methods of precision farming and their application in crop cultivation KB16. timing and method of irrigation appropriate for a given soil type KB17. various methods of harvesting KB18. precautions to be taken while handling the fruits during harvest KB19. advantages of grading (at the time of harvesting ) in the price
determination
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KB20. influence of crop stage of harvesting and method of harvesting, on the keeping quality of the fruits and the affect on storage losses
KB21. use various methods of storage and their influence on the fruit quality and on the health of the consumer
KB22. take up various methods of storage and their cost dynamics KB23. advantages and challenges of various latest developments (both
institutional and technical) on the keeping quality and revenue KB24. various operations that have the potential to increase the yield and
decrease the incidence of pests and diseases KB25. latest technological developments that have the potential to increase the
crop yield and resource use efficiency KB26. uses and harmful effects of various pesticides KB27. safe methods of handling the pesticides KB28. first aid to the exposure of humans to harmful effects of pesticides KB29. techniques of survey design KB30. tools to be used in survey and investigation KB31. machinery, equipment and other inputs to be used for testing KB32. knowledge of the people and their culture in the area where
demonstrations have to be made KB33. knowledge of the local language used to communicate KB34. knowledge of problems and issues faced by the locals KB35. ways of documenting the results of on-farm testing KB36. various effective ways of effectively reporting the results to the
representative group of farmers
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Writing skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to
SA1. make different kinds of reports
Reading skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to
SA2. update oneself about latest technologies by reading research articles, attending seminars, conferences etc.
SA3. keep abreast with the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, product information sheets etc.
SA4. read relevant newspapers / booklets etc.
Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills)
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SA5. maintain effective relationships with farmers SA6. communicate clearly and effectively with various stakeholders SA7. understand information and grasp its meaning SA8. seek advice from senior people and experts SA9. put the farmers at ease and suggest solutions SA10. communicate in local language
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SA11. educate and inform farmers about different issues SA12. significance of etiquette and body language SA13. being polite and courteous under all circumstances
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 SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out tasks and take
preventive action following workplace procedures
Plan and organize
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB3. plan and organise on-farm testing SB4. organise meetings of stakeholders if necessary SB5. organise meetings of representative group of farmers for on-farm testing SB6. organise farmers’ groups and lead them towards solutions to their problems
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB7. develop a rapport with farmers and other stakeholders SB8. listen carefully and interpret their requirements SB9. suggest possible solutions SB10. make use of exposure visits to model farms SB11. participate in exhibitions / seminars / workshop which provide
information on new technologies in agriculture and allied sectors SB12. manage relationships with farmers SB13. build relationships and use human centric approach
Problem solving
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB14. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solutions and take up optimum / best solutions
SB15. identify economically viable and operationally feasible solutions which meet farmer needs
Analytical thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB16. analyse the data and information collected from on-farm testing to come up with results and solutions thereof
SB17. apply, analyse and evaluate the information gathered from observation, on-farm testing, experience, reasoning, discussions with farmers and stakeholders
SB18. improving / adapting the technologies based on results found from analytical thinking
Critical Thinking
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The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB19. takeup hisown working and learning
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NOS Version Control
NOS Code AGR/N7602
Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0
Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 25/02/14
Sub Sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 14/06/17
Occupation Information Management
Next review date 14/06/21
AGR/N7603 Make frontline demonstrations
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Overview
This unit is about the agriculture extension service provider making frontline demonstrations to establish the potential of improved agricultural technology in the farmer field.
AGR/N7603 Make frontline demonstrations
Unit Code AGR/N7603
Unit Title (Task)
Make frontline demonstrations
Description This OS unit is about the agriculture extension service provider making frontline demonstrations to establish the potential of improved agricultural technology in the farmer field
Scope This unit/ task covers the following:
Preparing for frontline field demonstrations
Conducting frontline field demonstrations
Following up
Record keeping
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria Preparing for frontline field demonstrations
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. know the vicinity where demonstrations have to be carried out PC2. select appropriate and proven technologies to be demonstrated PC3. select the block of demonstration site PC4. select a group of farmers who are willing to cooperate for
demonstartion PC5. finalise package of practices consisting of frontier technologies in
consultation with the Agriculture University / Agriculture Department / Research Institutes etc. (as applicable)
PC6. prepare for demonstrations by arranging critical inputs to be used for the demonstrations
Conducting frontline field demonstrations
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC7. guide and assist farmers in laying out the field where demonstrations
have to be made PC8. hold special training programmes for the farmers in whose plots
demonstrations are to be laid PC9. be present at the time of crucial farm operations like seeding, fertiliser
application, weeding, irrigation, plant protection measures, harvesting, threshing, and weighing of produce and use each of these operations as an input for training of farmers
PC10. encourage questions from farmers at each stage of the operations PC11. arrange a field day to project the new technologies demonstrated in
front of a large manageable group of interested farmers PC12. arrange a few method demonstrations on operation of farm machines
and equipment, operation of seed drill, seed treatment, fertiliser application, plant protection etc.
PC13. arrange harvesting in the presence of identified group of farmers and ask them to estimate the yield to see the results of demonstrated technologies
PC14. assess satisfaction level of the farmers
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Following up To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC15. provide information reinforcement, timely supply of inputs and / or on-
the-spot guidance to ensure that farmers don’t revert to old practices PC16. link the follow-up programme with the local institutions like farmer
club, farmers cooperative society, village panchayat etc.
Record keeping To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC17. maintain records for each block demonstration PC18. maintain an information card with basic information of the
demonstration site and detailed information of the demonstration PC19. maintain technical report containing information on cost-benefit ratio
of the demonstration to help work out the economic returns
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of
the company /
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
B. Soil sampling and
testing
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. various climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum
temperatures, intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc.
KB2. pest and diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of these pests and diseases and the sources of infection
KB3. various procedures of soil sampling KB4. soil testing laboratories and various nutrients (macro and micro) that are
analysed KB5. soil analysis report KB6. recommendations based on the availability of various micro and macro
nutrients in a given soil or crop samplesoil types, their advantages and disadvantages with reference to the nutrient status
KB7. based on the soil type, various methods of land preparation to maintain soil tilth
KB8. various farm machinery available and their utility to maintain soil tilth and health
KB9. interaction affects of the soil type, level of the land and water availability on the crop growth and its yield
KB10. appropriate methods of application of various fertilisers and micro
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nutrients KB11. timing and location of the application of fertilizer/nutrient in the crop life
cycle KB12. weed control measures KB13. various methods of irrigation and resource use efficiency KB14. methods of precision farming and their application in crop cultivation KB15. timing and method of irrigation and drainage appropriate for a given soil
type and climatic condition KB16. various methods of harvesting KB17. precautions to be taken while handling the produce during harvest KB18. advantages of grading (at the time of harvesting ) in the price
determination KB19. influence of crop stage of harvesting and method of harvesting, on the
keeping quality of the fruits and the affect on storage losses KB20. use various methods of storage and their influence on the fruit or grain or
produce quality and on the health of the consumer KB21. take up various methods of storage and their cost dynamics KB22. advantages and challenges of various latest developments (both
institutional and technical) on the keeping quality and revenue KB23. various operations that have the potential to increase the yield and
decrease the incidence of pests and diseases KB24. latest technological developments that have the potential to increase the
crop yield and resource use efficiency KB25. uses and harmful effects of various pesticides KB26. safe methods of handling the pesticides KB27. first aid to the exposure of humans to harmful effects of pesticides KB28. use of tools for making demonstrations KB29. appropriate handling of tools KB30. safety measures to be adopted for using tools
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Writing Skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SA1. maintain records SA2. document the findings in a clear and concise manner, which is easy to
understand SA3. report and document the results collected from frontline field
demonstrations
Reading skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SA4. update oneself about latest technologies by reading research articles, attending seminars, conferences etc.
SA5. keep abreast with the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, product information sheets etc.
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SA6. read relevant newspapers / booklets etc.
Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills)
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to : SA7. maintain effective relationships with farmers SA8. communicate clearly and effectively with various stakeholders SA9. understand information and grasp its meaning SA10. seek advice from senior people and experts SA11. put the farmers at ease and suggest solutions SA12. communicate in local language SA13. educate and inform farmers about different issues
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 SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out tasks and take
preventive action following workplace procedures
Plan and organise
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB3. plan and organise frontline field demonstrations SB4. organise meetings of stakeholders if necessary SB5. organise meetings of representative group of farmers for frontline field
demonstrations
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB6. develop a rapport with farmers and other stakeholders SB7. listen carefully and interpret their requirements SB8. suggest possible solutions SB9. make use of exposure visits to model farms SB10. participate in exhibitions / seminars / workshop which provide
information on new technologies in agriculture and allied sectors SB11. manage relationships with farmers SB12. document the findings in a clear and concise manner, which is easy to
understand
Problem Solving
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB13. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solutions and take up optimum / best solutions
SB14. identify economically viable and operationally feasible solutions which meet farmer needs
Analytical Thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB15. analyse the data and information collected from frontline field
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demonstrations to come up with results and solutions thereof SB16. apply, analyse and evaluate the information gathered from observation,
frontline field demonstrations, experience, reasoning, discussions with farmers and stakeholders
Critical Thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB17. takeup hisown working and learning
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NOS Version Control
NOS Code AGR/N7603
Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0
Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 25/02/14
Sub Sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 14/06/17
Occupation Information Management
Next review date 14/06/21
AGR/N7604 Provide training to farmers
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Overview
This unit is about providing training to farmers to update their knowledge and skills.
AGR/N7604 Provide training to farmers
Unit Code AGR/N7604
Unit Title (Task)
Provide training to farmers
Description This OS unit is about providing training to farmers to update their knowledge and skills
Scope This unit/ task covers the following:
Plan the training program
Deliver training
Ensure feedback mechanism
Documentation
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria Plan the training program To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC1. select technologies / topics on which training has to be provided (could be agriculture as well as allied topics)
PC2. select topics which can help farmers with a supplementary source of income
PC3. select a place where training has to be provided, i.e. farmers’ field, training school etc.
PC4. select a group of farmers to whom training has to be provided PC5. arrange necessary inputs required for the training, such as machinery
and equipment, black board, leaflets etc.
Deliver training To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC6. gather the farmers on a specific date and time for the training PC7. deliver training modules in a clear and concise manner PC8. make the training session interactive and encourage questions from the
farmers PC9. provide both theoretical as well as practical training PC10. assess satisfaction level of the farmers
Ensure feedback and follow-up mechanism
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC11. seek feedback after the training session is over PC12. note down the feedback so that it helps with further refinement and
development of the training program PC13. follow up with the farmers to ensure whether they are following the
new practices taught PC14. follow up with the farmers to assess the benefits they received from the
training program
Documentation To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC15. maintain records of all training programs delivered PC16. maintain details of feedback received and action taken PC17. document the benefits received by farmers from the trainings PC18. document challenges faced during the training programmes
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
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A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of
the company /
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
B. Technical
Knowledge
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. various climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum
temperatures, intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc.
KB2. pest and diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of these pests and diseases and the sources of infection
KB3. various procedures of soil sampling KB4. soil testing laboratories and various nutrients (macro and micro) that are
analysed KB5. soil analysis report KB6. recommendations based on the availability of various micro and macro
nutrients in a given soil or crop sample KB7. soil types, their advantages and disadvantages with reference to the
nutrient status KB8. based on the soil type, various methods of land preparation to maintain
soil tilth KB9. various farm machinery available and their utility to maintain soil tilth and
health KB10. interaction affects of the soil type, level of the land and water availability
on the crop growth and its yield KB11. appropriate methods of application of various fertilisers and micro
nutrients KB12. timing and location of the application of fertilizer/nutrient in the crop life
cycle KB13. weed control measures KB14. various methods of irrigation and resource use efficiency KB15. methods of precision farming and their application in crop cultivation KB16. timing and method of irrigation and drainage appropriate for a given soil
type and climatic condition KB17. various methods of harvesting KB18. precautions to be taken while handling the fruits during harvest KB19. advantages of grading (at the time of harvesting ) in the price
determination
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KB20. influence of crop stage of harvesting and method of harvesting, on the keeping quality of the fruits and the affect on storage losses
KB21. use various methods of storage and their influence on the fruit quality and on the health of the consumer
KB22. take up various methods of storage and their cost dynamics KB23. advantages and challenges of various latest developments (both
institutional and technical) on the keeping quality and revenue KB24. various operations that have the potential to increase the yield and
decrease the incidence of pests and diseases KB25. latest technological developments that have the potential to increase
the crop yield and resource use efficiency KB26. uses and harmful effects of various pesticides KB27. safe methods of handling the pesticides KB28. first aid to the exposure of humans to harmful effects of pesticides KB29. tools to be used for providing effective training KB30. machinery, equipment and other inputs to be used for providing training KB31. effective methods of delivery of training KB32. availability and use of infrastructure to be used for training
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Writing Skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SA1. document the feedback received during the trainings SA2. document the findings in a clear and concise manner, which is easy to
understand
Reading skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SA3. update oneself about latest technologies by reading research articles, attending seminars, conferences etc.
SA4. keep abreast with the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, product information sheets etc.
SA5. read relevant newspapers / booklets etc.
Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking skills)
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SA6. maintaining effective relationships with farmers SA7. communicate clearly and effectively with various stakeholders SA8. understand information and grasp its meaning SA9. seek advice from senior people and experts SA10. put the farmers at ease and suggest solutions SA11. communicate in local language SA12. educate and inform farmers about different issues SA13. be polite and courteous under all circumstances
B. Professional Skills Decision making
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The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB1. make decisions pertaining to the concerned area of work SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out tasks and take
preventive action following workplace procedures
Plan and organise
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB3. plan and organise training programmes SB4. organise meetings of stakeholders if necessary SB5. organise meetings of farmers for trainings SB6. organise farmers’ groups and lead them towards solutions to their
problems
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB7. develop a rapport with farmers and other stakeholders SB8. listen carefully and interpret their requirements SB9. suggest possible solutions SB10. make use of exposure visits to model farms SB11. participate in exhibitions / seminars / workshop which provide
information on new technologies in agriculture and allied sectors SB12. build relationships and use human centric approach SB13. manage relationships with farmers
Problem solving
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB14. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solutions and take up optimum / best solutions
SB15. identify economically viable and operationally feasible solutions which meet farmer needs
Analytical thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB16. analyse the data and information collected from frontline field demonstrations to come up with results and solutions thereof
SB17. apply, analyse and evaluate the information gathered from observation, frontline field demonstrations, experience, reasoning, discussions with farmers and stakeholders
Critical Thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB18. takeup hisown working and learning
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NOS Version Control
NOS Code AGR/N7604
Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0
Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 25/02/14
Sub Sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 14/06/17
Occupation Information Management
Next review date 14/06/21
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Overview
This unit is about the extension executive assisting the farmers in establishing backward linkages with input suppliers and forward linkages with the food industry, warehouse, etc.
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Unit Code AGR/N7605
Unit Title (Task)
Assist with backward and forward linkages
Description This OS unit is about the extension executive assisting the farmers in establishing backward linkages with input suppliers and forward linkages with the food industry
Scope This unit/ task covers the following:
Assist in establishing backward linkages with input suppliers
Assist in establishing forward linkages
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria Assist in establishing backward linkages with input suppliers
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. help arrange critical inputs like seed, ferilisers, pesticides, credit,
insurance etc. at an optimum cost and of high quality PC2. link the farmers to input providers
Assist in establishing forward linkages with the industry
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC3. develop entrepreneurial skills in farmers for selling their produce PC4. assist in preparing agri-business plan PC5. explain the concept of cash management PC6. assist farmers on effective practice in forward linkage such as
warehouse, marketing PC7. link the farmers with supply chain industry PC8. link the farmers to food industry
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of
the company /
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
B. Technical
Knowledge
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. different sources of supplies of inputs KB2. best and most cost-effective sources of supply KB3. ability to negotiate KB4. marketing and sales channels
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KB5. sale network KB6. prospective buyers KB7. how to get in touch with suppliers of inputs KB8. best ways of getting in touch with the prospective buyers
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
Writing Skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SA1. document the feedback received during the trainings
Reading skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SA2. update oneself about existing and upcoming suppliers of inputs SA3. update oneself about prospective buyers in the market SA4. keep abreast of latest modes of communication with the buyers and
sellers
Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills)
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA5. maintaining effective relationships with farmers, buyers and sellers SA6. communicate clearly and effectively with various stakeholders SA7. understand information and grasp its meaning SA8. seek advice from senior people and experts SA9. put the farmers at ease and suggest solutions SA10. communicate in local language SA11. being polite and courteous under all circumstances
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 SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out tasks and take preventive
action following workplace procedures
Plan and organize
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB3. plan and organise the sale and purchase of commodities SB4. organise meetings of stakeholders if necessary
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB5. develop a rapport with farmers, buyers and sellers SB6. listen carefully and interpret their requirements SB7. suggest possible solutions SB8. build relationships and use human centric approach SB9. manage relationships with farmers
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Problem Solving
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB10. solve problems of the market agents
Analytical Thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB11. monitor andmaintainthematerial and equipmentrequired for various
farm operations
Critical Thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to
SB12. monitor andmaintainthematerial and equipmentrequired for various farm operations
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NOS Version Control
NOS Code AGR/N7605
Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0
Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 25/02/14
Sub Sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 14/06/17
Occupation Information Management
Next review date 14/06/21
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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]
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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.
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CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES
Job Role Agriculture Extension Service Provider
Qualification Pack
AGR/Q7601
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.
Assessment Criteria for outcomes
Total Marks (300) Out Of
Marks Allocation
Assessment outcomes
Theory
Skills Practical
1.AGR/N7601 Plan for the extension services
PC1. hold discussions with senior extension officers to plan where the services have to be provided
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2 1 1
PC2. take inputs from senior extension officers on what type of training should be provided in the area chosen 1 1 0
PC3. take inputs on what technologies would be appropriate for the area chosen 1 1 0
PC4. take inputs on what factors should be considered for providing demonstrations and trainings 1 1 0
PC5. take inputs on what tools and equipment should be used for providing extension services 1 1 0
PC6. take internal trainings from subject matter specialists to prepare for providing extension services 1 0 1
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PC7.clarify all doubts in the internal trainings 1 0 1
PC8.gain mastery over the subject matter 2 1 1
PC9. understand fully about the new technologies to be demonstrated 2 1 1
PC10.understand the usage of tools and equipment to be used for extension services 2 1 1
PC11.prepare to interact with farmers in the area chosen 1 0 1
PC12.study the socio-economic aspects of the area chosen 3 1 2
PC13 study the agronomic profile of the area chosen 3 2 1
PC14. outline the action plan consisting of shortlisted technologies, tools and equipment, training methodologies, etc. 5 3 2
PC15. decide the date and time when the farmers need to be contacted 2 2 0
PC16. decide the timeframe of different elements of extension services, such as soil-testing, frontline demonstrations and trainings 2 0 2
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2.AGR/N7602 Identify location
specifity of agricultural technology
PC1. identify the representative group of farmers
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PC2. identify other stakeholders in the area such as the sarpanch, district collector etc. 1 1 0
PC3. reach out to the representative group of farmers as well as the other stakeholders 1 1 0
PC4. discuss the objectives of the exercise 1 1 0
PC5. convince the representative group to participate in the exercise 2 2 0
PC6. hold detailed discussions to assess their needs 2 2 0
PC7. involve the representative group in investigations to find the suitability of the new technology 1 1 0
PC8. list down the problems to be solved 1 0 1
PC9. rank the problems by priority 1 0 1
PC10. identify causes of problems 1 0 1
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PC11. list possible solutions 2 0 2
PC12. screen possible solutions for feasibility 2 1 1
PC13. identify experimental factors to be included in on-farm experiments 2 0 2
PC14. use statistically valid experimental designs 2 0 2
PC15. conduct on-farm experiments in the fields of representative farmers 4 2 2
PC16. involve the representative farmers in the experiments 2 2 0
PC17. establish cause-effect relationships 1 0 1
PC18. evaluate the performance and potential application of the new technology / farm practice 2 1 1
PC19. evaluate if the new technology can be
1 0 1 applied ‘as-is’ or if it needs to be refined and modified to be adapted in the local context
PC20. properly document the results of on-farm testing in a precise, clear and concise manner 2 2 0
PC21. discuss test results and ideas with the representative group of farmers as well as the other stakeholders 2 2 0
PC22. use analytical tools to study the findings of on-farm experiments 3 1 2
PC23. analyse farmers’ reactions and opinions 3 1 2
PC24. use findings for future research 1 0 1
PC25. use findings for demonstrations on a larger area in the farmers’ fields 1 0 1
PC26. design an action plan which is economically viable, operationally feasible and matching with the needs of the farmers 3 2 1
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3.AGR/N7603 Make
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PC1. know the vicinity where demonstrations have to be carried out
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PC2. select appropriate and proven technologies to be demonstrated 4 0 4
PC3. select the block of demonstration site 3 3 0
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PC4. select a group of demonstration farmers who are willing to cooperate 3 3 0
PC5. finalise package of practices consisting of frontier technologies 6 4 2
PC6. prepare for demonstrations by arranging critical inputs to be used for the demonstrations 4 2 2
PC7. guide and assist farmers in laying out the field where demonstrations have to be made 4 0 4
PC8. hold special training programmes for the farmers in whose plots demonstrations are to be laid 5 3 2
PC9. be present at the time of crucial farm operations like seeding, fertiliser application, weeding, irrigation, plant protection measures, harvesting, threshing, and weighing of produce and use each of these operations as an input for training of farmers 6 2 4
PC10. encourage questions from farmers at each stage of the operations 2 0 2
PC11. arrange a field day to project the new technologies demonstrated in front of a large manageable group of interested farmers 4 0 4
PC12. plan the field day when the crop is fully matured and ready for harvest 4 2 2
PC13. arrange a few method demonstrations on operation of farm machines and equipment, operation of seed drill, seed treatment, fertiliser application, plant protection etc. 6 2 4
PC14. arrange harvesting in the presence of identified group of farmers and ask them to
6 3 3 estimate the yield to see the results of demonstrated technologies
PC15. assess satisfaction level of the farmers 4 0 4
PC16. provide information reinforcement, timely supply of inputs and / or on-the-spot guidance to ensure that farmers don’t revert to old practices 6 3 3
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PC17. link the follow-up programme with the local institutions like farmer club, farmers cooperative society, village panchayat etc. 5 2 3
PC18. maintain records for each block demonstration 5 2 3
PC19. maintain an information card with basic information of the demonstration site and detailed information of the demonstration 5 3 2
PC20. maintain technical report containing information on cost-benefit ratio of the demonstration to help work out the economic returns 5 5 0
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4.AGR/N7604 Provide
training to farmers
PC1. select technologies / topics on which training has to be provided (could be agriculture as well as allied topics)
90
4 2 2
PC2. select topics which can help farmers with a supplementary source of income 4 2 2
PC3. select a place where training has to be provided, i.e. farmers’ field, training school etc. 4 4 0
PC4. select a group of farmers to whom training has to be provided 4 4 0
PC5. arrange necessary inputs required for the training, such as machinery and equipment, black board, leaflets etc. 5 3 2
PC6. gather the farmers on a specific date and time for the training 2 2 0
PC7. deliver training modules in a clear and concise manner 10 4 6
PC8. make the training session interactive and encourage questions from the farmers 4 4 0
PC9. provide both theoretical as well as practical training 10 5 5
PC10. assess satisfaction level of the farmers 4 0 4
PC11. seek feedback after the training session is over 4 0 4
PC12. note down the feedback so that it helps with further refinement and development of the training program 1 0 1
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PC13. follow up with the farmers to ensure whether are following the new practices taught 8 0 8
PC14. follow up with the farmers to assess the benefits they received from the training program 8 0 8
PC15. maintain records of all training programs delivered 5 2 3
PC16. maintain details of feedback received and action taken 4 4 0
PC17. document the benefits received by farmers from the trainings 4 4 0
PC18. document challenges faced during the training programmes 5 5 0
90 45 45
5. AGR/N7605 Assist with
backward and forward linkages
PC1. help arrange critical inputs like seed, ferilisers, pesticides etc.
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PC2. assist in arranging inputs at an optimum cost 4 4 0
PC3. assist in arranging high quality inputs 4 4 0
PC4. link the farmers to input providers 5 1 4
PC5. develop entrepreneurial skills in farmers for selling their produce 6 3 3
PC6. assit in preparing agri-business plan 6 3 3
PC7. explain the concept of cash management 4 0 4
PC8.link the farmers to food industry 6 3 3
45 24 21
TOTAL 300 300 150 150