Quality Seed Grower 6 month course

Quality Seed Grower

Qualified Seed Planter: Quality Seed Growers Holders manage to produce basic seed and multiply according to the standards and systems described earlier while maintaining its genetic purity. Brief description of the task: A person at work sows breeding seeds to produce basic seeds and basic seeds to produce seeds for plant reproduction by making recommended practices and methods. Your Qualities: Work requires a person to have: good vision and vision, attention to detail, the ability to work independently and under professional supervision, quality standing, health safety, willingness to wear protective gear and long-term ability to work in a variety of natural environments Quality Seed Grower.

Collect information and resources for seed production Quality Seed Grower:

In order to function properly, a person at work must be able to: PC1. receive instructions and job requirements from the company’s PC2 field manager. understand common practices and methods for growing PC3 seeds. understand how to use the tools, equipment and protective gear of a person growing PC4 seeds. understand the common steps to be taken with PC5 growing high quality seeds. understand the quality parameters where the seed yield will be tested and will be paid to the PC6 seed grower. sign a contract with a seed processor to produce pre-determined quality seeds with standard Indent and get the necessary resources To be competent, the person on the job should be able to: PC7. seed indent breeding / foundation, fertilizer, tools, implements, protective gear, containers for collecting soil samples for testing and PC8 operating instructions. get all the resources from the PC9 field manager. record the findings such as company work instructions Save the findings To be competent, a person on the job must be able to: PC10. separate the acquired equipment as instructed by PC11. disassemble the goods as per PC12 requirement. follow standard steps for handling items such as seeds, fertilizers etc. PC13. keep as instructions Achieve production standards and quality To be effective, the user / individual must be able to: PC14. gain a complete understanding of quality seed production predetermined with standard PC15. identify missing resources or their lack of seed production production in accordance with the PC16 agreement. ensure the proper management and maintenance of the approved resources Quality Seed Grower

Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) Quality Seed Grower:

The user / person at work needs to know and understand: KA1. applicable law, standards, policies, and procedures in the workplace KA2. appropriate health and safety requirements applicable to workplace KA3. your job role and responsibilities and resources about KA4 work. who can request assistance to obtain work-related information, specifications and KA5 funding. the importance of compliance with health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the impact of non-compliance on consumer and business KA6. documents and related procedures applicable to the context of the work

Technical Knowledge:

The person at work needs to know and understand: KB1. Company policies in: incentives; quality, safety and delivery standards of KB2. corporate reporting structure KB3. KB4’s grievance redressal system. with different types of seeds and their characteristics KB5. proper method of handling different varieties and varieties of seeds KB6. about the different types of resources needed to produce high quality KB7 seeds. regarding the effective maintenance of different types of resources KB8. about the characteristics of good quality seed KB9. on factors affecting seed production KB10. with past local weather conditions KB11. regarding site selection and field preparation Quality Seed Grower

Core Skills/ Generic Skills:

The user / person at work needs to know and understand how to use SA1. documentation details of acquisitions Learning skills The user / person at work needs to know and understand how: in SA2. read agricultural related articles Oral communication (Listening and Speaking Skills) The user / person at work needs to know and understand how to use SA3. listen to the manager for details on SA4 character production. liaising with the field manager for resource requirements B. Developing Professional Skills To create a user / person on the job who needs to know and understand: how to SB1. whether you are contacting the field manager for an estimate of the amount of resources required such as field size or not Edit and Edit User / person at work needs to be informed: how to SB2. how to use the tools and equipment used to produce seeds eg chemical spray etc.

SB3. how to do standard maintenance of these resources Troubleshooting The user / employee needs to know and understand how: in SB4. to solve work-related problems e.g., work instructions are not available in the traditional Customer Centricity SB5. manage relationships with workers and other farmers in partnership with SB6. to go and use exposure visits Analytical Thinking The user / person at work needs to know and understand that: in SB7. view and store the necessary equipment and materials for the various farm activities Critical Thinking The user / person at work needs to know and understand that: in SB8. do his own work and study

Prepare field and sow seeds Quality Seed Grower:

In order to be effective, that person must be able to: PC1. take multiple soil samples from different parts as directed by PC2. assemble and label soil samples and send them for testing to PC3. document as company instructions Prepare sowing field In order to be competent, the person must be able to: PC4. clean and cultivate the land as per the instructions of the PC5 company. receive a soil test report from the company and their recommendations for soil PC6 preparation. use the appropriate type and quantity of fertilizer to improve soil fertility as recommended by PC7. adjust the field as per the PC8 company instructions. get a field inspected by a field manager Sow plant seeds In order to be effective, that person must know: PC9. receive instructions from the field manager for sowing time according to local weather conditions PC10. plant the seed yield in the manner recommended by the field manager according to the soil, topography and weather conditions PC11. plant seeds in rows that keep the right distance as work instructions To achieve productivity and quality standards To be competent, the user / individual must be able to: PC12. prepare and cultivate the field for the best PC13 seed bed. ensure field preparation about two weeks before sowing so that weed seeds in the soil can germinate and form small weed plants that can be removed from the field PC14. harrow and cultivate the field to destroy young weed plants PC15. cut the weed plants that would grow during the PC16 seed plant. sowing the seeds of the plant at a very high rate (quantity) in a given plot of land, to give a high yield PC17. verify the relevant documents according to the company SOP Quality Seed Grower

Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes):

The user / person at work needs to know and understand: KA1. applicable law, standards, policies, and procedures in the workplace KA2. appropriate health and safety requirements applicable to KA3 workplace. your role and responsibilities and job information resources KA4. who can request assistance to obtain work-related information, specifications and KA5 funding. the importance of compliance with health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the impact of non-compliance on consumer and business KA6. documents and related procedures applicable to the context of the work

Technical Knowledge:

The person at work needs to know and understand: KB1. Company policies in: incentives; quality, safety and delivery standards of KB2. corporate reporting structure KB3. KB4’s grievance redressal system. regarding soil sampling and KB5 management procedures. The level of soil cultivation includes the depth of cultivation and the appropriate farming equipment KB6. Seed bed preparation using the recommended mixture of soil and compost costs KB7. the right time to sow considering the soil, weather conditions KB8. the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of sowing KB9. space between rows and plants KB10. with different types of seeds and their characteristics KB11. proper method of handling different varieties and varieties of seeds KB12. about the characteristics of good quality seed KB13. regarding plant degradation mechanisms and protective mechanisms KB14. on factors affecting seed production KB15. regarding agricultural weather conditions in the area KB16. regarding site selection and field preparation KB17. regarding the correct sowing period and the appropriate planting size KB18. regarding weed control and extraction KB19. on pest and disease control KB20. about ways to maintain pure support

Core Skills/ Generic Skills:

The user / person at work needs to know and understand: in SA1. document details for field preparation and sowing seeds Learning skills The user / employee needs to know and understand: SA2. read agricultural related articles Oral communication (Listening and Speaking Skills) The user / person at work needs to know and understand how: in SA3. listen to the manager for details on field preparation and the appropriate time for planting SA4 seeds. liaising with the field manager for resource requirements A. Developing Professional Skills To create a user / person on the job need to know and understand: SB1. when to contact a field manager for matters relating to field preparation and sowing Organize and edit The user / person at work needs to know and understand: SB2. use the tools and equipment used to prepare the field and sow the seeds SB3. perform standard maintenance of these resources Troubleshooting The user / person at work needs to know and understand that: in SB4. solving work-related problems e.g. manage relationships with workers and other farmers in partnership with SB6. to go and use exposure visits Analytical Thinking The user / person at work needs to know and understand that: in SB7. view and store the necessary equipment and materials for the various farm activities Critical Thinking The user / person at work needs to know and understand that: in SB8. do his own work and study

Grow and manage seed crop Quality Seed Grower:

In order to be effective, that person must be able to: PC1. get the seed yield tested by field manager PC2. obtain instructions from the field manager for the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers including farm compost PC3. use organic and organic fertilizers in the right doses for the seed plant as advised by the field manager. identify weed species in plant PC5. identify field spots full of weed infestation PC6. perform weed removal in person while on a small PC7. use bio-herbicides, deicides and chemicals as advised by the field manager in the prescribed quantities to control and weed control PC8. keep records as instructions Explore and evaluate problems related to the seed plant To be competent, one must know: PC9. diagnose and evaluate the first signs and symptoms of PC10 plant damage. Find out the magnitude of plant damage due to pests, pests and diseases in the presence of PC11. notify any plant damage to the PC12 field manager. use chemicals on the seed plant recommended by the field manager to make PC13 disease free. keep records according to the instructions for the job Watering the seed plant To be effective, one must know: PC14. check seed yield and identify watering time PC15. check the availability of irrigation stations in the PC16 field. install appropriate micro-irrigation techniques (such as drip irrigation) using PC17 for appropriate equipment. add less water frequently to retain the highest humidity in the PC18 field. make sure the water is properly lit by PC19. record keeping in terms of work instructions To achieve productivity and In order to be competent, the user / individual must be able to Quality Seed Grower:

Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes):

The user / person at work needs to know and understand: KA1. applicable law, standards, policies, and procedures in the workplace KA2. appropriate health and safety requirements applicable to KA3 workplace. your role and responsibilities and job information resources KA4. who can request assistance to obtain work-related information, specifications and KA5 funding. the importance of compliance with health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the impact of non-compliance on consumer and business KA6. documents and related procedures applicable to the context of the work

Technical Knowledge:

The person at work needs to know and understand: KB1. Company policies in: incentives; quality, safety and delivery requirements, KB2. corporate reporting structure KB3. KB4’s grievance redressal system. different types of pests affecting seed plants KB5. various stages of yield and insect event KB6. signs and symptoms of plant damage KB7. major diseases of seed crops KB8. features of good irrigation systems KB9. regarding plant degradation mechanisms and protective mechanisms KB10. on factors affecting seed production KB11. regarding weed control and removal of KB12. regarding pest and disease management KB13. about ways to maintain pure support

Core Skills/ Generic Skills:

The user / person at work needs to know and understand: in SA1. document details about plant management Management Learning skills The user / person at work needs to know and understand how: in SA2. read agricultural related articles Oral communication (listening and speaking skills The user / person at work needs to know and understand how: in SA3. listen to the field manager for information on seed management SA4. know and understand: SB1 method contact the field manager for crop management problems Plan and plan The user / person at work needs to know and understand: how to use SB2. ips and use the human centric SB6 method.to go to and use explicit visits Analytical Thinking The user / person at work needs to know and understand: how to SB7. work with the equipment needed for a variety of farm operations Critical Thinking The user / person at work needs to know and understand: how to SB8. do his own work and study

Harvest and thresh the seed crop Quality Seed Grower:

In order to be effective, that person must be able to: PC1. find that the crop has grown to harvest PC2. get the seed yield tested by field manager PC3. get instructions from the field manager for harvesting PC4 seeds. harvest the crop according to the company’s set method and PC5 methods. keep records as instructions Plant Seed Seed In order to be effective, one must know: PC6. select the appropriate method for threshing the crop as per PC7 instructions. keep the seeds of one variety / crop completely separated from the other crop / crop PC8. ensure proper seed collection as per PC9 instructions. keep a record as instructions Manage threshed seeds To be effective, one must know: PC10. keep threshed seeds separate from other PC11 seeds. store seeds in a way to protect them from contamination with PC12 undesirable substances. place the threshed seeds in the bags provided by the company and label them as instructions for easy identification To achieve productivity and quality standards To be competent, the user / individual must be able to: PC13. ensure seed ripening before harvesting the PC14 seed crop. be sure to harvest the seed yield without damaging PC15. make sure to thresh the seed yield without losing PC16 seeds. ensure the storage of different seed kernels PC17. make sure one stack bags are no more than a separate PC18 lottery. ensure the collection of bags at any good storage height without causing weight gain or pressure damage to the seeds below PC19. ensure proper positioning of PC20 seed bags. ensure that bags are not discarded during PC21 handling. ensure that the storage area is always clean PC22. verify the relevant documents according to the company SOP

Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes):

The user / person at work needs to know and understand: KA1. applicable law, standards, policies, and procedures in the workplace KA2. appropriate health and safety requirements applicable to KA3 workplace. your job role and responsibilities and resources about KA4 work. who can request assistance to obtain work-related information, specifications and KA5 funding. the importance of compliance with health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the impact of non-compliance on consumer and business KA6. documents and related procedures applicable to the context of the work

Technical Knowledge:

The person at work needs to know and understand: KB1. Company policies in: incentives; quality, safety and delivery requirements, KB2. corporate reporting structure KB3. KB4’s grievance redressal system. about different types of methods of harvesting plant seeds KB5. with a variety of divination methods for planting seeds KB6. proper handling of threshed seeds KB7. proper way to store milled seeds KB8. about the characteristics of good quality seed KB9. about ways to maintain pure support

A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills:

The user / person at work needs to know and understand: in SA1. Document details for harvesting and threshing plant seeds Learning skills The user / person at work needs to know and understand how SA2. read agricultural related articles Oral communication (Listening and Speaking Skills) The user / person at work needs to know and understand how to use SA3. listen to the manager for information on harvesting and threshing seed and SA4 management. liaising with the field manager for resource requirements A. Developing Professional Skills To create a user / person on the job you need to know and understand: how to SB1. when to contact a field manager about problems related to harvesting and threshing seed crop

The user / person at work needs to know and understand: how to SB2. use tools and equipment used to harvest and thresh seed seeds SB3. perform regular maintenance of these machines Troubleshooting The user / person at work needs to know and understand how: in SB4. solve work-related problems e.g., unavailability of computer labels Customer Centricity The user / person at work needs to know and understand: how to SB5. build relationships and use the human centric SB6 method. manage relationships with workers and other farmers’ partners Analytical Thinking The user / employee needs to know and understand: how to SB7. view and store the equipment and equipment needed for a variety of farm operations Critical Thinking The user / person at work needs to know and understand: how to SB8. it takes taking a denial to work and learn

Post harvest management of seeds Quality Seed Grower:

In order to be effective, that person must be able to: PC1. identify the appropriate time of drying of the seed based on weather conditions and the potential for PC2 seed dispersal. choose the right place to dry the sun PC3 seeds. open the bags, spread the seeds and dry the sun according to the procedures, practices and methods suggested in the instructions Perform seed cleaning To be effective, one must know: PC4. remove dust, debris, debris etc. from dry seeds using the sieve sorted according to PC5 instructions. separate simple light and blank light with gentle PC6 nouning. spread the seeds in a clean and well lit area to remove damaged seeds, seeds of different varieties etc. if there is a PC7. put dried and washed seeds in bags and record them as per PC8 instructions. send the seeds to the company to proceed with the instructions as PC9. keep record as instructions Access to product and quality standards To be effective, a user / individual must be able to: PC10. Ensure seed drying immediately after threshing PC11. ensure that the seeds are dry until they reach the maximum moisture content in PC12. avoid breaking or damaging the seed during seed handling after PC13 harvest. ensure proper seed cleaning before applying it to PC14. verify the relevant documents according to the company SOP

Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes):

Technical Knowledge:

The person at work needs to know and understand: KB1. Company policies in: incentives; quality, safety and delivery requirements, KB2. corporate reporting structure KB3. KB4’s grievance redressal system. with different types of seeds and their characteristics KB5. proper method of handling different varieties and varieties of seeds KB6. regarding the successful preservation of threshed seeds KB7. about effective ways to dry the sun seeds KB8. about effective ways to clean dried sun-dried dried seeds

Core Skills/ Generic Skills:

The user / person at work needs to know and understand: in SA1. details of post-harvest seed management document Learning skills The user / person at work needs to know and understand how to do it: in SA2. read articles related to agriculture and quality seeds Oral communication (Listening and Speaking Skills) The user / person at work needs to know and understand: SA3. listen to the manager to get information on seed management after the SA4 harvest. liaising with the field manager for resource requirements B. Developing Professional Skills To enable the user / person on the job to know and understand: SB1. when to contact the field manager for post-harvest seed management issues Planning and Planning The user / person at work needs to know and understand: SB2. use the tools and equipment used for seed management after SB3 harvest. perform standard maintenance of these resources Troubleshooting The user / person at work needs to know and understand that: in SB4. to solve work-related problems Custom Ric Centricity The user / person at work needs to know and understand that: in SB5. build relationships and use the human centric SB6 method. manage relationships with workers and other farmers

Maintain health & safety at the work place:

Terms of Service Keep your workplace clean and in good working order To be effective, one must know: PC1. inspect basic safety prior to the operation of all equipment and vehicles and accidents reported to the appropriate PC2 manager. work in which protective clothing or equipment is required and appropriate clothing or protective equipment is used to perform these functions in accordance with the workplace policy. PC3. read and understand the dangers of use and pollution mentioned on the labels of pesticides / explosives etc. PC4. check the risk before performing manual operations, and act in accordance with the recommended safe practice currently in place. PC5. use equipment and building materials and restore the same to designated storage where PC6 can be used. dump garbage at PC7 selected location. detect hazards in viewers and take steps to reduce the risks associated with activities in the PC8 workplace. do your job in a way that minimizes environmental damage all procedures and work instructions for risk management are followed. PC9. report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay to the appropriate person and take the necessary immediate steps to reduce the risk. Providing appropriate emergency procedures In order to be effective, a person must be able to: PC10 to follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including location communications and emergency directions. PC11. Follow emergency procedures in normal company / job requirements PC12.Using emergency equipment with manufacturer details and work requirements PC13.provide appropriate treatment for patient injuries according to PC14 first aid techniques. Find (if possible), clean, check / check, refresh, replace and save first aid kits as needed

A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes):

The user / person at work needs to know and understand: KA1. applicable law, standards, policies, and procedures in the workplace KA2. appropriate health and safety requirements applicable to KA3 workplace. your role and responsibilities and job information resources KA4. who can request assistance to obtain work-related information, specifications and KA5 funding. the importance of compliance with health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the impact of non-compliance on consumer and business KA6. documents and related procedures applicable to the context of the work

Technical Knowledge:

The user / person at work needs to know and understand: KB1. hygiene and fitness requirements KB2. your normal activities under the relevant health and safety law KB3. what protective equipment and clothing should be worn and how KB4 is cared for. efficient and safe use of materials and equipment required for your work KB5. the importance of proper housing maintenance in the workplace KB6. ways to secure waste disposal KB7. ways to reduce environmental damage during operation KB8. health and safety hazards and steps to be taken to manage those risks in your workplace KB9. Workplace procedures and requirements for occupational injury / illness. KB10. basic emergency first aid program KB11. local paramedics KB12. why accidents, incidents and problems should be reported and steps to be taken

Guidelines for Assessment: .

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.
The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC.
Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on the selected elective/option NOS/set of NOS.
Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center
(as per assessment criteria below).
Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center
based on this criterion.
To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 70% of aggregate marks to successfully clear the assessment.
In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.