contents qp/draft-new... · of india, k 59, south city i, gurgaon – providing solutions. 122018,...

1

Qualifications Pack- Agri Clinics and Agri Business

Centres Field Assistantces

Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts……………………… []

2. Qualifications Pack………………………………. []

3. Glossary of Key Terms……………………………. []

4. OS Units………………………………………………….. []

technology consul t ing

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

Contact Us: Agriculture Skill Council of India, K 59, South City I, Gurgaon – 122018, Haryana E-mail: [email protected]

SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED

SUB-SECTOR: Agriculture Industries

OCCUPATION: Agri Entrepreneurship & Rural Enterprises

REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q7803

ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/NIL

Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres Field Assistant: He or she is responsible for services inside the Agri Clinic(Agri Business Shop) and or services at the farm level in the rural villages. Brief Job Description: The Agri Clinic and Agri Business Field Assistant is to provide patient hearing to the approaching farmers to the Agri Clinic units, understand their problems and accordingly supply Agri Inputs after brief discussion with the farmers. Similarly,the Field Assistants who are visiting the farms at the village level should be able to understand and transfer the matter(Agri Clinic Owner) to the Agripreneur for providing solutions.

Personal Attributes: The job requires the individual should be able to keep in memory and grasping power on the information provided by the Agripreneur(Agri Clinic Owner) and Marketing Executives from different companies about the use of Agri inputs for various crops in various stages of cropping in different weather seasons for providing specified Agri Inputs to the farmers. Similarly, when visiting the farmer’s fields the same principle is applicable.

EYE ON IT Current Industry Trends

Suscipit, vicis praesent erat

feugait epulae, validus indoles

duis enim consequat genitus at.

Sed, conventio, aliquip

accumsan adipiscing augue

blandit minim abbas oppeto

commov.

Enim neo velit adsum odio,

multo, in commoveo quibus

premo tamen erat huic. Occuro

uxor dolore, ut at praemitto opto

si sudo, opes feugiat iriure

validus. Sino lenis vulputate,

valetudo ille abbas cogo saluto

quod, esse illum, letatio lorem

conventio. Letalis nibh iustum

transverbero bene, erat vulpu

tate enim esse si sudo erat.

SOFTWARE Monthly Picks

Volutpat mos at

neque

nulla lobortis

dignissim

conventio, torqueo, acsi roto

modo. Feugait in obruo quae

ingenium tristique elit vel natu

meus. Molior torqueo capio velit

loquor aptent ut erat feugiat

pneum commodo.

Enim neo velit adsum odio,

multo, in commoveo quibus

premo tamen erat huic. Occuro

uxor dolore, ut at praemitto opto

si sudo, opes feugiat.

Aptent nulla aliquip camur ut

consequat aptent nisl in voco

consequat. Adipsdiscing magna

jumentum velit iriure obruo. damnum

pneum. Aptent nulla aliquip camur ut

consequat lorem aptent nisl magna

jumentum velitan en iriure. Loquor,

vulputate meus indoles iaceo, ne

secundum, dolus demoveo

interddfico proprius. In consequat os

quadfse nudflla magna. Aptent nulla

aliquip camur utan sdl as consequat

aptent nisl in vocoloc consequat ispo

facto delore ergo maska forgeuit

masca pala ergo sacrum lamap

allacum dergo ipso aliquip mia sermi

proprius. quae nulla magna. Delenit abdo esse quia,

te huic. Ratis neque ymo, venio illum

pala damnum. Aptent nulla aliquip camur ut

consequat aptent. Adipiscing magna jumentum

velit iriure obruo vel.Volutpat mos at neque nulla

lobortis dignissim conventio, torqueo, acsi roto

modo. Feugait in obruo quae ingenium tristique

elit vel natu meus. Molior torqueo capio velit loquor

aptent ut erat feugiat pneum commodo vel obruo

mara duis enim consequat genitus. Enim neo velit

adsum odio, multo lorem ipso mata irlosa.

Introduction

QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY

Qualifications Pack For ACABCField Assistant

2

Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q7803

Job Role Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres Field Assistant

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0

Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on

Sub Sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on

Occupation Agri Entrepreneurship & Rural Enterprises

Next review date

Job Role Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres Field Assistant

Role Description

The Agri Clinic and Agri Business Field Assistant is to provide patient hearing to the approaching farmers to the Agri Clinic units, understand their problems and accordingly supply Agri Inputs after brief discussion with the farmers.

NSQF level

Minimum Educational Qualifications*

Maximum Educational Qualifications*

4

Men & Women with 10th to 12th Standard (preferably 12th or

Intermediate Vocational Agri and Agri related subjects).

Not Applicable

Training (Suggested but not mandatory)

OJT

Experience One year Prior Experience in Agriculture and its related activities or in Agri Inputs Shops is preferable

Applicable National Occupational

Standards (NOS)

Compulsory: Services

1. AGR/N Create awareness about the Package of Practices(POP) of major crops of the area 2. AGR/N Provide Agriculture Extension Services 3. AGR/N Promote Rural Credit and Crop Insurance 4. AGR/N Promote the Business of ACABC 5. AGR/N Assist the ACABC owner for distribution of Inputs 6. AGR/N Plan & Organize the Field visits, meetings etc Optional: NA

Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units

Job

Det

ails

3

Qualifications Pack for ACABC Field Assistant

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.

D

efin

itio

ns

4

Qualifications Pack for ACABC Field Assistant

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)

NSQF National Skills Qualifications Framework

QP Qualifications Pack

Acr

on

yms

AGR/N Create awareness about the Package of Practices(POP) of major crops of the area

5

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------

Overview

This unit is about dealing with creating awareness of the Package of Practices(POP) of the

major crops in that particular area

AGR/N Create awareness about the Package of Practices of major crops of the area

6

Unit Code AGR/N

Unit Title (Task)

Create awareness about the Package of Practices (POP) of major crops of the area

Description This OS unit is for creating awareness of Package of Practices of major crops to the farmers

Scope This unit/ task covers the following:

Create awareness on POP for major crops in the area

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

Element Performance Criteria Create awareness on POP for major crops in the area

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. Identify and study the major crops in the area PC2. Study and understand the soil characteristics PC3. Study the environmental factors PC4. Provide the information to Farmers on

- Seed Production technologies, Seed certification, Seed testing, seed treatment

- Soil types, soil sampling, soil testing

- Macro & Micro Nutrient, Fertilizer dosage, application

- Organic Farming, Rainfed farming, watershed management

- Intercultural operations, Irrigation Techniques

- Plant Protection techniques, equipments

- Harvesting methods, post harvest technologies etc

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational

Context

(Knowledge of

the company /

organization and

its processes)

The individual on the job needs to understand: KA1. Promotion Cost KA2. Travelling Costs KA3. Mode of Promotion KA4. Working Procedure KA5. Rural Work, travelling

B. Technical

knowledge

The individual on the job needs understand: KB1. In the working operational areas various Agro climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum temperatures, intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc. KB2. Pests and diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of these pests and diseases and the sources of infection KB3. In the working operational areas cultivated crops, cropping systems, irrigation facilities, farming systems(Irrigated or rainfed) Soils pattern, normally occurring, weeds, pests, diseases, drainage problems etc.. KB4. In the working operational areas different Agricultural Services Departments’ locations and other private Agri Services providers lists for developing contacts KB5. In the working operational areas Socio-economic factors which affects normal

Nat

ion

al O

ccu

pat

ion

al S

tan

dar

d


7

Agricultural Practices and farmers interest in taking new technical matters for adopting new agricultural practices and choosing crops based on marketing facilities

Skills (S)

A. Core / Generic

Skills

Writing Skills

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

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. Update on market trends by reading newspaper SA2. Read relevant newspapers / booklets etc. SA3. Update the quality standard concept by reading

Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. maintain effective working relationships SA5. communicate clearly and effectively with others like farmers, concerned officer/stakeholders

B. Professional Skills

Decision making skills

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 action following various filed procedures SB3. take decision on setting up of the business SB4. take decision to achieve monetary gain

Plan and Organize

The user /individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. Plan and set up the Business

Customer Centricity

The user /individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. Attend and make use of exposure visits

Problem Solving

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and adopt an optimum /best possible solution(s) SB8. identify problems immediately and take up solutions quickly to resolve delays

Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: N/A

Critical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB9. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action SB10. take up his own working & learning


8


9

NOS Version Control

NOS Code AGR/N


Sector Agriculture & allied Drafted on



Next review date

AGR/N Provide Agriculture Extension Services

10

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------

Overview

This unit is about dealing with assisting the ACABC owner for distribution of Inputs


11

Unit Code AGR/N

Unit Title (Task)

Provide Agriculture Extension Services

Description This OS unit is for ACABC filed assistant who assists the ACABC owner for distribution of Inputs


Prepare for providing extension services

Prepare the action plan

Use IT, Media and communication devices in Agriculture Extension


Element Performance Criteria Prepare for providing extension services

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. Take internal trainings from subject matter specialists to prepare for providing extension services PC2. clarify all doubts in the internal trainings PC3. gain mastery over the subject matter PC4. understand fully about the new technologies to be demonstrated PC5. understand the usage of tools and equipment to be used for extension services PC6. prepare to interact with farmers in the area chosen PC7. study the socio-economic aspects of the area chosen PC8. study the agro-climatic condition of the area chosen

Prepare the action plan

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC9. Outline the action plan consisting of shortlisted technologies, tools and equipment, training methodologies, etc. PC10. Decide the date and time when the farmers need to be contacted PC11. Decide the timeframe of different elements of extension services, such as soil-testing, frontline demonstrations and trainings services

Use IT, Media and communication devices in Agriculture Extension

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC12. Understand the importance of IT in Agriculture Extension PC13. Demonstrate the method of using Internet, media in Agriculture Extension PC14. Ensure that the Farmers use IT, media and communication devices in Agriculture Extension


A. Technical

knowledge

The individual on the job needs understand: KA1. Market Environment KA2. Information and Communication technology in Agriculture

KA2. Agro climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum temperatures, intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc. KA3. Pests and diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of these pests and diseases and the sources of infection

Nat

ion

al O

ccu

pat

ion

al S

tan

dar

d


12

KA4. Area specific crop cultivation, cropping systems, irrigation facilities, farming systems(Irrigated or rainfed) Soils pattern, normally occurring, weeds, pests, diseases, drainage problems etc.. KA5. Different Agricultural Services Departments’ locations and other private Agri Services providers lists for developing contacts KA6. Socio-economic factors which affects normal Agricultural Practices and farmers interest in taking new technical matters for adopting new agricultural practices and choosing crops based on marketing facilities

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

Writing Skills

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

Reading skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. update oneself about market trends by reading newspaper SA2. Read relevant newspapers / booklets etc. SA3. Update the quality standard concept by reading SA4. basic computer knowledge such as excel to document the procurement etc.


The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA5. Disseminate the information related to Agriculture, Climate changes etc SA6. Disseminate the Forecast information to Farmers SA7. Communicate with market players



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 action following various filed procedures SB3. take decision on organizing the Programs

Plan and Organize

The user /individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. Plan and organize the Agriculture Extension Services

Customer Centricity

The user /individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: N/A

Problem Solving


Analytical Thinking



13

Critical Thinking


NOS Code AGR/N





Next review date

NOS Version Control

AGR/N Promote Rural credit and crop insurance

14

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------

Overview

This unit is about help the farmers in creating awareness about Rural Credit and Crop Insurance


15

Unit Code AGR /N

Unit Title (Task)

Promote Rural credit and Crop Insurance

Description This OS unit is about assisting the farmers in creating awareness about Rural Credit and Crop Insurance


Provide information on Rural Credit

Promotion of Crop Insurance


Element Performance Criteria Provide information on Rural Credit

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. Provide detailed information about the Rural Financial Institutions, Cooperative Societies, SHGs, Commercial Banks etc PC2. Provide the information about the Rural Credit PC3. Act as Banking Facilitator for Agripreneur

Promotion of Crop Insurance

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC4. Identify the major crops in the area of promotion PC5. Get update with the Insurance scheme is applicable for the Crops PC6. Promote the Crop Insurance Scheme PC7. Create awareness about the Scheme at Ground level of the operation


A. Technical

knowledge

The individual on the job needs understand: KA1. Problems facing by Farmers in Cultivation, harvesting, marketing etc. KA2. In the working operational areas various Agro climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum temperatures, intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc. KA3. Pests and diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of these pests and diseases and the sources of infection KA4. In the working operational areas cultivated crops, cropping systems, irrigation facilities, farming systems(Irrigated or rainfed) Soils pattern, normally occurring, weeds, pests, diseases, drainage problems etc.. KA5. In the working operational areas different Agricultural Services Departments’ locations and other private Agri Services providers lists for developing contacts KA6. In the working operational areas Socio-economic factors which affect normal Agricultural Practices and farmers interest in taking new technical matters for adopting new agricultural practices and choosing crops based on marketing facilities. KA7. New Technologies in the Agriculture Sector KA8. Farm Mechanization

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/ Writing skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. Write a proposal for credit from Financial Institutions

Nat

ion

al O

ccu

pat

ion

al S

tan

dar

d


16

Generic Skills SA2. Prepare a Proposal for Crop Insurance Scheme ( When Required)

Reading Skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. Update about the Government Schemes, Yojanas, etc SA4. Keep abreast with the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, product information sheets etc. SA5. Read relevant newspapers / booklets etc.


The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA6.Communicate the information to Farmers SA7. Communicate with Gram Panchayat Members/ Authority




Plan and Organize

The user /individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. Plan for the promotion of the Schemes SB2. Organize the Farmers Meeting for the Promotion of the Scheme

Customer Centricity


Problem Solving


Analytical Thinking


Critical Thinking



17

NOS Code AGR/N





Next review date

NOS Version Control

AGR/N Promote the Business of ACABC

18

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------

Overview

This unit is about facilitating the promotion of ACABC Business

AGR/N Promote the Business of ACABC

19

Unit Code AGR/N

Unit Title

(Task) Promote the Business of the ACABC

Description This OS unit is for Promoting the ACABC business and creating awareness


Plan for the ACABC Promotion

Create awareness about the ACABC scheme


Element Performance Criteria

Plan for the ACABC Promotion

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. Prepare action plan for the chosen area for immediate technologies to be adopted, possible time, dates to meet the farmers etc. PC2. Identify and Target Group of People PC3. Planning for the Promotion of ACABC PC4. Select the mode of Promotion

Create awareness about the scheme

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC5. Make the People/ target group understand the scheme of ACABC PC6. Make People understand the process of scheme PC7. Disseminate the information and advantages of ACABC PC8. Monitor the Promotion Process


C. Organizational

Context

(Knowledge of

the company /

organization and

its processes)

The individual on the job needs to understand:

KA1. Promotion Cost KA2. Travelling Costs KA3. Mode of Promotion KA4. Working Procedure KA5. Rural Work, travelling

D. Technical

knowledge

The individual on the job needs understand: KB1. In the working operational areas various Agro climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum temperatures, intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc. KB2. Pests and diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of these pests and diseases and the sources of infection KB3. In the working operational areas cultivated crops, cropping systems, irrigation facilities, farming systems(Irrigated or rainfed) Soils pattern, normally occurring, weeds, pests, diseases, drainage problems etc.. KB4. In the working operational areas different Agricultural Services Departments’ locations and other private Agri Services providers lists for developing contacts KB5. In the working operational areas Socio-economic factors which affects normal Agricultural Practices and farmers interest in taking new technical matters for adopting new agricultural practices and choosing crops based on marketing facilities

Nat

ion

al O

ccu

pat

ion

al S

tand

ard

AGR/N Assist the Agri Clinic and Agri Business (ACABC) Owner for Distribution of

Inputs

20

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills

Writing skills


Reading Skill

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. Understand the ACABC scheme by reading the documents SA2. Read relevant newspapers / booklets etc.


The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. maintain effective relationships and communicate clearly and precisely with senior officers, specialists and farmers SA4. listen to instructions and feedback from superiors SA5. listen carefully and able to detect information inconsistencies SA6. Discuss issues, clarify doubts and seek solutions SA7. Communicate clearly with the farmers



SB1. Identify problems that may arise in carrying out the tasks and take preventive action appropriately following workplace procedures SB2. make decisions pertaining on the promotion mode

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. Plan and organize promotion activities

Customer Centricity

The user /individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. Attend and make use of exposure visits

Problem Solving


Analytical thinking


Critical Thinking



Inputs

21

NOS Version Control

NOS Code AGR/N





Next review date


Inputs

22

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------

Overview This unit is about facilitating the ACABC Owner for distribution of Inputs


Inputs

23

Unit Code AGR/N

Unit Title

(Task)

Assist the Agri Clinic and Agri Business (ACABC) Owner for Distribution

of Inputs

Description This OS unit is for ACABC filed assistant who assists the ACABC owner for distribution of Inputs


Consult the Marketing Companies

Update with the new technologies

Help the Agri Clinic and Agri Business (ACABC) Owner in storing and

distribution of inputs


Element Performance Criteria

Consult the Marketing Companies

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. Identify the agri input companies which are operating in particular region PC2. Coordinate with marketers

Updated with the new technologies

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC3. Gather information on new technologies, new inventions, new arrivals in the Agri Input market PC4. Gather information from different sources such as media, internet, exhibitions, seminars, workshop, interaction with Agri Clinic related Stakeholders PC5. Know about the Pros and Cons of new technologies PC6. Know about the efficiency of different technologies PC7. Update with the market trends, prices, availability of technologies. PC8. Participate in Exhibitions, Kisan Melas, Fruits and vegetable shows

Help the Agri Clinic and Agri Business (ACABC) Owner in storing and distribution of inputs

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC9. Gather information about the market demand for inputs according to seasons PC10. Help the ACABC owner in storing of the inputs PC11. Help the ACABC owner in the distribution of inputs through proper channels PC12. Help the ACABC owner to reach the target customers. PC13. Understand Quality Control Standards and accordingly assist the Agri Clinic Owner to maintain the shop. PC14. Assist the Agripreneur in the distribution of Agri inputs after verifying their qualities and also in the provision of farm solutions


B. Technical

knowledge

The individual on the job needs understand: KA1. Market Environment KA2. In the working operational areas various Agro climatic parameters such as

Nat

ion

al O

ccu

pat

ion

al S

tan

dar

d


Inputs

24

maximum and minimum temperatures, intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc. KA3. Pests and diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of these pests and diseases and the sources of infection KA4. In the working operational areas cultivated crops, cropping systems, irrigation facilities, farming systems(Irrigated or rainfed) Soils pattern, normally occurring, weeds, pests, diseases, drainage problems etc.. KA5. In the working operational areas different Agricultural Services Departments’ locations and other private Agri Services providers lists for developing contacts KA6. In the working operational areas Socio-economic factors which affects normal Agricultural Practices and farmers interest in taking new technical matters for adopting new agricultural practices and choosing crops based on marketing facilities

Skills (S)

C. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

Writing skills


Reading Skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. update about market trends by reading newspaper SA2. Read relevant newspapers / booklets etc. SA3. Update the quality standard concept by reading


The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. Disseminate the information to ACABC owner SA5. Disseminate the Forecast information to Farmers SA6. Communicate with market players SA7. Explain the Quality Standard Concept to ACABC owner

D. Professional Skills



Plan and Organize

The user /individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. Plan for the Promotion

Customer Centricity


Problem Solving

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and adopt an optimum /best possible solution(s)


Inputs

25

SB3. identify problems immediately and take up solutions quickly to resolve delays

Analytical Thinking


Critical Thinking


NOS Version Control

NOS Code AGR/N





Next review date


Inputs

26


Inputs

27

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------


Inputs

28

Unit Code AGR /N

Unit Title (Task)

Plan & Organize the Field visits, meetings etc

Description This OS unit is about facilitate the farmers to have group meeting with stake holders


Organize the Field Visits, Farmers group meeting

Coordinate the meeting


Element Performance Criteria Organize the Field Visits, Farmers group meetings

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. Organize the Farmers meeting with stake holders PC2. Organize the Farmers meeting with Scientists PC3. Participate in the Farmers Group meetings

Coordinate the Meeting

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC4. Coordinate the Farmers group meetings PC5. Make the Farmers to Interact with Scientists PC6. Make the Farmers to interact with stake holders PC7. Make the Participants understand the agenda/objective of the meeting


A. Technical

knowledge

The individual on the job needs understand: KB1. In the working operational areas various Agro climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum temperatures, intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc. KB2. Pests and diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of these pests and diseases and the sources of infection KB3. In the working operational areas cultivated crops, cropping systems, irrigation facilities, farming systems(Irrigated or rainfed) Soils pattern, normally occurring, weeds, pests, diseases, drainage problems etc.. KB4. In the working operational areas different Agricultural Services Departments’ locations and other private Agri Services providers lists for developing contacts KB5. In the working operational areas Socio-economic factors which affects normal Agricultural Practices and farmers interest in taking new technical matters for adopting new agricultural practices and choosing crops based on marketing facilities

Skills (S)

A. Generic Skills Writing Skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. Document the report of the meeting conducted

Nat

ion

al O

ccu

pat

ion

al S

tan

dar

d


Inputs

29

SA2. Document the Progress or outcome of the Meeting

Reading Skills



The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. how to maintain effective relationships and communicate clearly and precisely with senior officers, Farmers, scientists, research fellows SA4. Communicate the Agenda/objective of the meeting SA5. discuss issues, clarify doubts and seek solutions



The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. make decisions pertaining on the transportation mode for participants,

farmers, scientists etc SB2. identify problems that may arise in carrying out tasks and take preventive

action following workplace procedures

Plan and organise

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. plan and organise transportation SB4. Plan and organize farmers group meetings

Customer Centricity


Problem Solving


Analytical thinking


Critical Thinking



Inputs

30

NOS Version Control

NOS Code AGR/N





Next review date


Inputs

31


Inputs

32

contents qp/draft-new... · of india, k 59, south city i, gurgaon – providing solutions. 122018,...

Documents