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Qualifications Pack- Sugarcane Cultivator

Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts.…….P1

2. Qualifications Pack……….….......P2

3. OS Units……………..…..…….……….P3

4. Glossary of Key Terms ……….…P49

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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

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SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED

SUB-SECTOR: AGRICULTURE

OCCUPATION: FIELD CROP CULTIVATION

REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q0203

ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/6111.20

Sugarcane Cultivator: Sugarcane Cultivator is responsible for the cultivation and harvesting of sugarcane crop in a given piece of land. In addition, the sugarcane cultivator also is responsible for the selling of the harvested sugarcane. Brief Job Description: The individual at work undertakes the cultivation of sugarcane crop at the farm level. The individual is also responsible for harvesting the sugarcane crop. The Sugarcane Cultivator needs to adapt recommended practices for a particular agro climatic zone, type of soil, rainfall pattern and climatic conditions to achieve the best possible yield. Personal Attributes: The job requires the individual to have ability to work industriously in the fields and have decision-making capability related to sugarcane cultivation. He should also possess basic communication and documenting abilities. In addition, the sugarcane cultivator must possess interpersonal skills to interface with various stakeholders and decision making skills to decide on the various facets of cane cultivation.

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Introduction

QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY

Qualifications Pack For Sugarcane Cultivator

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Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q0203

Job Role Sugarcane Cultivator

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF) [OPTIONAL]

TBD Version number 1.0

Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 06/03/14

Sub-sector Agriculture crop production

Last reviewed on 24/03/14

Occupation Field Crops Cultivation Next review date 24/09/14

Job Role Sugarcane Cultivator Also called as ‘Sugarcane grower’, ‘Sugarcane farmer’

Role Description Procuring seed material, cultivating and harvesting the sugarcane crop at farm level and selling sugarcane

NVEQF/NVQF level

Minimum Educational Qualifications*

Maximum Educational Qualifications*

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No entry barrier, 5th standard passed preferable

Not applicable

Training (Suggested but not mandatory)

Hands-on training Extension training and Krishi Vigyan Kendra training

Experience Prior experience in cash crop cultivation for one season

Applicable National Occupational

Standards (NOS)

Compulsory:

1. AGR/ N0207 Prepare land for Sugarcane cultivation

2. AGR/ N0208 Prepare and plant setts

3. AGR/ N0108 Macro and micro nutrient management for field crops

4. AGR/N0109 Curb weed in field crops

5. AGR/N0110 Integrated pest and disease management in field crops

6. AGR/N0111 Irrigation management for field crops

7. AGR/ N0209 Manage harvest and post harvest in Sugarcane cultivation

8. AGR/ N0210 Manage ratoon in Sugarcane cultivation

9. AGR/ N9901 Basic farm management

10. AGR/N9902 Assimilating market information

11. AGR/N9903 Maintain Health and safety at the workplace

Optional: Not applicable

Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units

Job

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AGR/N0207 Prepare land for Sugarcane cultivation

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Overview

This OS unit is about carrying out land preparation for sugarcane planting.


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Unit Code AGR /N0207

Unit Title (Task)

Prepare land for Sugarcane cultivation

Description This OS unit is for preparing the land for sugarcane cultivation

Scope This unit/ task covers the following:

Prepare the field for sugarcane cultivation

Application of manures

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

Element Performance Criteria Preparing the field for sugarcane cultivation

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. plough the field to bring soil to fine tilth PC2. level the field for ease of irrigation PC3. form ridges and furrows at appropriate depth and distance PC4. form drainage channels at appropriate depths and intervals

Application of manures

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC5. apply compost or filter press in appropriate quantities and at the right locations in the

prepared fields PC6. prepare past crop residues in the correct proportions PC7. apply past crop residues at right quantities and levels PC8. maintain the past crop residues for the correct duration PC9. maintain the soil pH in appropriate level

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Land

preparation

The individual on the job needs to understand: KA1. various machines that prepare the soil for sugarcane cultivation KA2. importance of land leveling as per different methods of irrigation KA3. various methods of land preparation and their influence on the soil tilth KA4. the depths and distances to be considered while forming the ridges and furrows

B. Manure

application

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. advantages of the application of manures and past crop residues KB2. preparation of past crop residues KB3. application techniques of the manures and past crop residues KB4. soil pH values and their implications on soil chemistry

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic

Skills

Reading and writing skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SA1. the latest land preparation techniques for sugarcane by accessing various mass media SA2. the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, and product information sheets SA3. read relevant newspapers/booklets or utilize electronic media including internet by

browsing sugarcane specific websites such as caneinfo SA4. document the effects of various manures and their properties

B. Professional Using tools and machines

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Skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to operate/use land preparation equipment like ploughs, cultivators, tractors and

power tillers

Interpersonal skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB2. how to interact with co-workers in order to coordinate work processes during land

preparation SB3. how to interact with extension workers to update on latest techniques of land

preparation

Reflective thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB4. ways to improve work processes by right application of crop residues SB5. techniques to increase the quality of land prepared

Decision making

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB6. how to report potential areas of disruptions to work process to extension workers SB7. quantity of manure and other chemicals to apply to prepared field


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NOS Code AGR/N0207



Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 06/03/14

Industry Sub-sector Agriculture crop production


Next review date 24/09/14

AGR/N0208 Prepare sett and plant

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Overview

This OS unit is about preparation, treatment and planting of the sugarcane setts


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Unit Title (Task)

Prepare sett and plant

Description This OS unit is about sett preparation, treatment and planting


Identifying appropriate variety

Preparation of sett

Sett treatment

Sett planting


Element Performance Criteria Identifying appropriate variety

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. identify the appropriate variety of the sugarcane to be vegetatively

propagated depending on the area of cultivation, resistance to smut, red rot, drought tolerance, yield , sucrose /fibre content, etc

Preparation of setts

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC2. take the seed material from young crop PC3. ascertain if the seed material is free from pests and other diseases PC4. ensure that the bud is not covered with too many dry scales PC5. ensure that appropriate number of budded setts are used PC6. prepare setts with appropriate instruments/machines PC7. soak setts in saturated lime water

Sett treatment To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC8. ascertain healthy setts for planting PC9. prepare the sett treatment mixture with the appropriate chemicals and

measurements PC10. soak the setts in appropriate mixture for the prescribed duration PC11. treat setts with appropriate methods like steam, heat therapy, etc for

prescribed duration and temperature PC12. treat setts with appropriate chemicals and compounds like organo-mercurial

compounds

Sett planting To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC13. ascertain the appropriate seed rate for planting the setts PC14. ascertain the planting system to be followed – ridges and furrows, trench,

flat system, etc depending on the terrain and the location of planting PC15. irrigate the prepared field with methods such as flood, micro irrigation

surface-drip/sub-surface-drip/sprinkler etc PC16. place setts along appropriate location in the prepared land PC17. ascertain the correct number of setts to be placed PC18. prop the crop appropriately in the right time of cane growth


A. Identifying The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. cultivation duration of various varieties

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appropriate

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KA2. yield of the various varieties KA3. resistance and susceptibility to various pests and diseases

B. Sett

preparation

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. behaviour of pests and diseases KB2. appropriate machines and equipment usage KB3. method of taking the right sett from short crop KB4. number of budded setts to be used KB5. duration of soaking setts

C. Sett

treatment

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KC1. properties of chemicals KC2. sett soaking duration KC3. sett treatment procedures

D. Sett

planting

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KD1. seed rates KD2. distances for sett placement KD3. number of setts to be placed on prepared land KD4. sett planting systems KD5. depth and width corresponding to the sett planting system adopted

Skills (S) [Optional]

A. Core Skills/

Generic

Skills


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SA1. the latest land preparation techniques

for sugarcane by reading the newspapers and magazines SA2. the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, and product

information sheets SA3. read relevant newspapers/booklets

B. Professional

Skills

Decision making

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to report potential areas of disruptions to work process especially

when treating and planting setts SB2. adoption of right sett treatment methodologies SB3. adoption of correct seed rate

Using tools and machines

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB4. how to plant the setts correctly with the prescribed tools and equipment

Critical thinking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB5. how to make the sett preparation process more efficient SB6. sett placement strategies


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NOS Code AGR/N0208







AGR/N0108 Macro and micro nutrient management for field crops

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Overview

This unit is about dealing with soil fertility management to enhance the yield in

production of field crops.


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Unit Title (Task)

Manage macro and micro nutrient for field crops

Description This OS unit is about nutrient management for field crops


Soil sampling and testing for macro and micro nutrient

Application of organic and inorganic fertilizers


Element Performance Criteria

Soil sampling and testing

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. take sample 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 PC4. collect the soil analysis report from the lab PC5. collect the recommended organic and inorganic fertilizer dosage from

Agriculture Department based on the soil analysis report

Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC6. ascertain the right organic and inorganic fertilizers to be applied PC7. prepare the fields appropriately for the fertilizer application PC8. mix the fertilizers in appropriate quantities PC9. apply the fertilizers in right dosage, time and intervals of crop growth


A. Soil sampling The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. various procedures of soil sampling KA2. soil testing laboratories and various nutrients (macro and micro) that

are analyzed KA3. components of soil analysis report KA4. recommendations based on the availability of various micro and

macro nutrients in a given soil or crop sample

B. Testing For

Macro

and Micro

Nutrient

Analysis

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. soil types, their advantages and disadvantages with reference to the nutrient status KB2. based on the soil type, various methods of land preparation to

maintain soil tilth and nutrient status

C. Application

of

Organic and

Inorganic

Fertilizers

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KC1. properties of various micro nutrients, organic and inorganic fertilizers KC2. appropriate methods of application KC3. appropriate times of application KC4. correct mix and dosages of applications

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/ Reading and writing skills

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Generic

Skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SA1. the latest nutrient management techniques for field crops by reading

the newspapers and magazines SA2. the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, and product


B. Professional

Skills


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to operate/use pest and disease management equipments


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB2. how to interact with co workers in order to co ordinate work processes of

managing the macro and micro nutrients SB3. how to interact with extension workers to update on latest techniques

and understanding the components of soil analysis reports

Reflective thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SB4. to improve work processes SB5. to increase the quality of pest and disease management SB6. to achieve the dosage of application of the chemicals

Decision making

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB7. how to report potential areas of disruptions to work process SB8. quantity of chemicals to be applied


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NOS Code AGR/N0108




Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production



AGR/N0109 Curb weed in field crops

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Overview

This unit is about weed control and management in field crops to increase healthy

productivity of the crop


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Unit Title (Task)

Curb weed in field crops

Description This OS unit is for curbing weed in field crops


weed management



Weed management

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. ascertain the type of weeds that will afflict the field crop PC2. regulate the chemicals during soil preparation so that the land does not

become congenial to weeds PC3. plant appropriate intercrop varieties that will smother the weed growth PC4. use appropriate herbicides in the appropriate time PC5. use mechanical weeding equipments like hoes, where applicable


A. Technical knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. various weeds in fields and their effects on plant growth KA2. stages of weed competition with field crop KA3. positions along the field where the weeds are likely to grow KA4. stages of weed control KA5. herbicides and chemicals and their properties KA6. manual weeding techniques KA7. usage of weeding equipment like hoes, where applicable KA8. intercrop varieties based on the field layout and the cultivar

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SA1. the latest weed management techniques by reading the newspapers and

magazines SA2. the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, and product


B. Professional Skills


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to operate/use weed management equipments


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB2. how to interact with co workers in order to co ordinate work processes in

the case of manual weeding SB3. how to interact with extension workers to update on latest techniques

and knowledge on herbicides and chemicals

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Reflective thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SB4. to improve work processes by planting appropriate intercrops SB5. to increase the quality of weed management

Decision making

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB6. how to manage potential areas of disruptions to weeding process SB7. quantity of herbicides and chemicals to be applied


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NOS Code AGR/N0109







AGR/N0110 Integrated pest and disease management in field crop

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Overview

This unit is about dealing with integrated insect, pest and disease management in field

crops

AGR/N0110 Integrated pest and disease management in field crops

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Unit Title (Task)

Integrated pest and disease management in field crops

Description This OS unit is about managing pest and diseases in field crops


Identification of pests

Adopt pest control methods

Identification of diseases

Preventive and curative methods



Identification of pests

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. identify the various pests for the field crops PC2. identify the stage of crop growth when the pests attack PC3. identify the part of the crop where the specific pests will attack PC4. identify and document the pest behaviour

Adopting pest control methods

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC5. prepare a pest calendar with all pest characteristics for field crop PC6. document the preventive measures for the pests PC7. adopt direct pest control methods PC8. adopt promotion of natural enemies to the various pests that can control

the same naturally

Identification of diseases

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC9. identify the various diseases for the field crops PC10. identify the stage of crop when it is vulnerable to disease PC11. identify the part on the crop where the specific disease will occur PC12. identify the symptoms for the diseases PC13. identify the mode of disease transfer

Preventive and curative methods

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC14. ascertain the appropriate integrated pest management techniques like

trash mulching, de-trashing, egg destruction, bund freeing, water draining, usage of bio-control agents, etc

PC15. use appropriate pest and disease management chemicals in right quantities

PC16. use pest and disease resistant varieties PC17. practice preventive techniques like pheromone traps, light traps, bird

perches, sticky traps, etc. according to the cultivar


A. Technical

knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. importance of safe production and safe produce KA2. appropriate field crop growing conditions KA3. major pests and diseases and their behaviour KA4. operations that have an impact on pest incidence and need to be taken

up while land preparation and sowing (such as stubble clearing, resistant varieties, seed and seedling treatment etc)

KA5. advantages and methods of soil application such as whorl, white chalk powder, tachinid paste, etc

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KA6. methods and procedures of preparing various biopestcides (neem seed kernel extract, cow dung urine solution, Panchagavya) KA7. record keeping system for pest and disease management KA8. handling tools and equipment for pest and disease management KA9. National and International standards on pesticide residues

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic

Skills


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SA1. the latest pest and disease management techniques for field

crops by reading the newspapers and magazines SA2. the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, and product


B. Professiona

l Skills


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to operate/use pest and disease management equipments


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB2. how to interact with co workers in order to co ordinate work processes SB3. how to interact with extension workers to update on latest techniques of

pest and disease management

Reflective thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SB4. to improve work processes by adopting pest and disease resistant

varieties SB5. to increase the quality of pest and disease management

Decision making

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB6. how to report potential areas of disruptions to work process SB7. quantity of pesticides and insecticides to be applied SB8. recommended chemicals for pest and disease action


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NOS Code AGR/N0110







AGR/N0111 Irrigation management for field crops

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Overview

This unit is about dealing with irrigation management for field crop


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Unit Title (Task)

Irrigation management for field crops

Description This OS unit is about managing irrigation in field crops


irrigation management



Irrigation management

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. ascertain the right amount of water required based on the physiological need

of the crops, soil moisture and climate of the place of cultivation PC2. ascertain the right amount of water for the field crops in various stages of

critical growth PC3. use appropriate micro irrigation systems wherever possible and applicable PC4. avoid excessive watering


A. Irrigation

manageme

nt

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. interaction affects of the soil type, level of the land and water availability on the crop growth and its yield KA2. timing and method of irrigation appropriate for the field crop and soil

conditions KA3. micro irrigation systems such as drip, sprinkler KA4. quantity of water required according to the stages of growth KA5. optimum water level to be maintained to avoid excessive watering and

seepage losses

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic

Skills


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SA1. the latest irrigation management techniques for field crops by reading the

newspapers and magazines SA2. the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, and product


B. Profession

al Skills


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to operate/use irrigation management equipment SB2. how to schedule irrigation using devices such as Soil Moisture Indicator


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB3. how to interact with co workers in order to co ordinate work processes SB4. how to interact with extension workers to update on latest techniques of

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irrigation

Reflective thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SB5. to improve work processes SB6. to increase the quality of irrigation management SB7. drought management techniques


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NOS Code AGR/N0111







AGR/N0209 Manage harvest and post harvest in Sugarcane cultivation

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Overview:

This OS is about harvest and post harvest management in sugarcane cultivation


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Unit Title (Task)

Manage harvest and post harvest in Sugarcane cultivation

Description This OS unit is about harvest and post harvest management for sugarcane


Pre harvesting

Harvesting, post harvesting and storage

Market the produce


Element Performance Criteria Pre harvesting To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC1. apply cane ripeners PC2. assess the of maturity of the cane crop either calculating the time expected for harvest

or by using appropriate methods to judge the maturity PC3. judge age of crop

Harvesting, post harvesting and storage

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC4. harvest the crop at the appropriate stage using appropriate tools PC5. harvest crop using manual/mechanical techniques PC6. dry the harvested produce to remove moisture PC7. maintain ideal storage conditions PC8. manage storage pests

Marketing the produce

To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC9. identify the right market for sale of produce PC10. analyze the right time for sale considering the periodical demand for the produce PC11. coordinate and negotiate with procurement assistant of the buyer for best price


A. Technical

knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. properties of cane ripeners KA2. cane crop maturity assessment KA3. ideal stage of harvesting KA4. methods to avoid cane crop loss during the harvesting KA5. techniques to dry harvested sugarcanes KA6. various methods of storage and their influence on the sugar recovery KA7. various methods of storage and their cost dynamics

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic

Skills


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SA1. the latest harvest and post harvest techniques

for sugarcane by reading the newspapers and magazines SA2. the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, and product information sheets SA3. read relevant newspapers/booklets

B. Professional Using tools and machines

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Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to operate/use harvesting equipment


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB2. how to interact with co workers in order to co ordinate work processes SB3. how to interact with extension workers to update on latest techniques

Reflective thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SB4. to improve the harvest management process SB5. to increase the quality of post harvest management SB6. to reduce the loss of the crop post harvest

Decision making

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB7. usage of appropriate cane ripening chemical SB8. the maturity of the cane


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NOS Code AGR/N0209







AGR/N0210 Manage ratoon in Sugarcane cultivation

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Overview:

This OS is about ratoon management in sugarcane crop


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Unit Title (Task)

Manage ratoon in sugarcane cultivation

Description This OS unit is for ratoon management for sugarcane


ratoon management


Element Performance Criteria Ratoon management

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. carry out ratooning within a week after the harvest of the cane crops PC2. use appropriate ratoon operations like gap filling, stubble shaving and off barring PC3. perform trash mulching after ratooning PC4. use appropriate herbicides after ratooning PC5. trash composting for the ratoon crops PC6. irrigate appropriately for the ratoon crops PC7. use appropriate nutrient management techniques for the ratoon crop PC8. use newly developed equipment like ratooner, ratoon manager , trash shredder etc.,


A. Weed

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. ratooning timing KA2. ratoon operations like gap filling, stubble shaving, etc KA3. post ratooning treatments KA4. usage of herbicides and micro nutrients for the ratoons KA5. irrigation techniques for ratoon crops KA6. nutrient management techniques for ratoon crops

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic

Skills


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SA1. the latest ratoon management techniques

for sugarcane by reading the newspapers and magazines SA2. with the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, and product information sheets SA3. read relevant newspapers/booklets

B. Professional

Skills


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to operate/use ratoon management equipments like ratooner


The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB2. how to interact with co workers in order to co ordinate work processes SB3. how to interact with extension workers to update on latest techniques

Reflective thinking

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The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SB4. to improve work processes SB5. to increase the quality of ratoon management

Decision making

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB6. how to report potential areas of disruptions to work process SB7. ratooning technique SB8. herbicides to use after ratooning SB9. nutrients to be used after ratooning


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NOS Code AGR/N0210







AGR/N9901 Basic Farm Management

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Overview

This unit is about dealing with basic farm management including crop management,

record keeping, financial management and interface with the market.


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Unit Title (Task)

Basic farm management

Description This OS is for farmer who is responsible for managing the farm

Scope This unit/task covers the following:

Undertaking crop planning

Record keeping for effective management

Financial management

Understanding market interface


Element Performance Criteria Undertaking crop planning

To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC1. choose the crop based on agro-climatic condition of the region PC2. take sample of the soil for testing PC3. perform intercropping with suitable and recommended crops (as per the

main crop cultivated) PC4. perform crop rotation with suitable crops PC5. interact with agriculture / extension expert for crop planning PC6. choose crop based on the economic advantage

Record keeping for effective management

To be competent, the individual must be able to:

PC7. maintain crop production activity record

PC8. maintain crop calendars

PC9. maintain calendars of weed

PC10. maintain insect and pest calendar Financial Management


PC11. ascertain total cost of production (land, production practices, labour,

equipment , fuel, administrative cost etc.)

PC12. maintain records of investment and expenditure

PC13. maintain necessary books of accounts

PC14. identify government schemes and their eligibility for availing themselves of

the same Understanding market interface


PC15. identify the nearest market

PC16. identify local traders, mandis in the villages and nearby and compare the

rates

PC17. identify market rates of the produce season wise

PC18. arrange cost-effective transportation of produce to the market


A. Crop planning The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. soil testing report and its components KA2. benefits of intercropping and type of crops to be intercropped KA3. benefits of crop rotation and types of crop to be rotated with KA4. types of crop suited for given piece of land KA5. record keeping components & methodologies for various activities

B. Financial The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:

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management KA6. total cost involved in production of crop viz. from land preparation to marketing

KA7. understand basic accounting principle KA8. understand basic book-keeping principles

c. Marketing the

produce

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA9. market demand for the produce KA10. location of different markets/mandi in the region KA11. rates of different produce and the fluctuation in the pricing KA12. transportation requirement for the produce

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. write the record in appropriate format SA3. write descriptions and details about investment, expenditures and sale SA4. write basic book of accounts

Reading and Comprehension Skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA5. read instruction manual for crop planning

Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA6. communicate clearly and effectively with others like farmers, concerned

officer/stakeholders SA7. comprehend the 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 crops to be grown SB2. make decision regarding crop rotation and intercropping

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB3. schedule daily activities and drawing up priorities; allocate start times,

estimation of completion times and materials, equipment and assistance required for completion

Human Centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. manage relationships with co-workers and managers

Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. monitor and maintain the condition of crops, tools and equipment SB6. assess situation & identify appropriate measures


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Overview

This unit is about locating different sources of market information to the implementation

of market information in different activities related to farming such as seed selection,

seed procurement, planting, weeding, pest management, irrigation, post-harvest activities

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Unit Title (Task)

Assimilating market information

Description This OS is for farmer who is responsible for locating different sources of market information, analyse and implement them in different activities related to farming such as seed selection, seed procurement, planting, weeding, pest management, irrigation, post-harvest activities


Locate information sources

Analyse information

Utilize information for decision making


Element Performance Criteria Locate information sources

To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC1. understand the different sources of information at village-level through other

farmers, neighbours, relatives, agricultural extension workers, agriculture specialists, concerned government and private departments like gram panchayat, co-operative societies and SHGs etc.

PC2. identify different sources of information at market level through commission agents, mandi samitis and input dealers

PC3. identify different sources of information through media sources like radio, newspapers, television, magazine internet, SMS in mobile phones etc.

PC4. identify the appropriate sources of specific market information and proper ways to collect the required information

PC5. identify the reliable source of information

Analysing information

To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC6. ascertain methods of collecting information through personal visit, telephone,

internet and published reports, magazines and articles, workshops, attending seminars and training by agriculture extension service providers

PC7. ascertain periodicity and cost of assessing market information PC8. ascertain availability and non-availability of specific market information PC9. perform documentation for analysing market information PC10. evaluate the authenticity of information received PC11. analyse the information for taking decision

Utilizing the market information for decision making

To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC12. utilize market information for taking cost effective production decisions PC13. understand quality-wise and variety-wise prices of different products such as

seeds, pest, fertilizer, etc PC14. use market information and decide on crop and area be to sown which could

result in better productivity for the season PC15. utilize market information for taking effective pre-harvesting decisions like

seed preparation, land preparation, nutrition management, weed management, pest and diseases management and irrigation management

PC16. utilize market information for appropriate post-harvesting decision like drying , grading, bagging, transportation, processing and storage

PC17. decide on marketing parameters like where to sell, when to sell, to whom to sell and what quantity to sell etc. which leads to profit

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PC18. understand benefits derived from market information PC19. make projections/future price movements through information sources PC20. understand price fluctuations in markets and take appropriate decision


A. Sources of

information

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. different sources of information to assess and use KA2. organisations, media, individuals involved in providing market information KA3. information provided by different stakeholders for different activities related

to farming KA4. price trends of various farm related products such as seed, pest, etc KA5. cost benefit analysis of different sources of information KA6. availability and non-availability of different sources of information

Skills (S)



The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. get updated on various sources of information available at nearby area

through agriculture extension service providers and experts etc. SA2. get updated on how to use various sources of information through agriculture

extension services providers and experts etc. SA3. keep abreast with the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets,

product information sheets etc. SA4. read relevant newspapers /journals/ booklets etc.


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA5. maintain effective working relationships with experts/trainers SA6. communicate precisely, clearly and effectively with others like other farmers,

concerned officer/stakeholders SA7. comprehend 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 the concerned area of work SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out tasks and take preventive

measures SB3. take decision based on information analysis SB4. take decisions to achieve monetary gain, increased productivity and quality

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB5. proper planning of work identification of information sources SB6. plan and organize assessing of market information SB7. plan and organize effective and efficient utilization of market information

sources

Workshop Centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB8. participate in exhibition/seminar/workshop SB9. attend and make use of exposure visit and personal visit


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SB10. work with experts and trainers

Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB11. analyze market information on the basis on of time, cost and quality SB12. analyze market information on the basis on availability and non-availability

Critical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB13. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation,

experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action SB14. take up his own-working & learning


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Overview

This unit is about dealing with health and safety of the farmers and co workers at

workplace

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Unit Code AGR/N9903

Unit Title (Task)

Health and 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 clean and efficient workplace

Render appropriate emergency procedures


Element Performance Criteria Maintaining clean and efficient workplace


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


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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A. Maintain clean

and efficient

workplace

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. personal hygiene and fitness requirements KA2. your general duties under the relevant health and safety legislation KA3. what personal protective equipment and clothing should be worn and how it is

cared for KA4. the correct and safe way to use materials and equipment required for your

work KA5. the importance of good housekeeping in the workplace KA6. safe disposal methods for waste KA7. methods for minimizing environmental damage during work

B. Render

appropriate

emergency

procedures

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA8. the risks to health and safety and the measures to be taken to control those

risks in your area of work KA9. workplace procedures and requirements for the treatment of workplace

injuries/illnesses. KA10. basic emergency first aid procedure KA11. local emergency services KA12. why accidents, incidents and problems should be reported and the appropriate

action to take

Skills (S)


Writing Skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA8. mention the data which are required for record keeping purpose SA9. report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner SA10. write descriptions and details about incidents in reports


The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA11. read instruction manual for hand tool and equipments


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA12. communicate clearly and effectively with others like farmers, concerned

officer/stakeholders SA13. comprehends information shared by senior people and experts


Decision Making

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7. make decisions pertaining to types of tools to be used SB8. 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: SB9. schedule daily activities and drawing up priorities; allocate start times,

estimation of completion times and materials, equipment and assistance required for completion.


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Human Centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB10. manage relationships with co-workers and managers of the who may be

stressed, frustrated, confused or angry

Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB11. monitor and maintain the condition of tools and equipment SB12. assess situation & identify appropriate control measures


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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.

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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 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)

NVQF National Vocational Qualifications Framework

NSQF National Qualifications Framework

NVEQF National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework

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