TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

1. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION IN
AGRICULTURE, FISHERY AND
FORESTRY SECTOR
Presenter:
ROWELL A. BALALA

2. Republic Act No. 8435 (Agriculture and Fisheries
Modernization Act of 1997”)
Sec. 65. The State shall give priority to education and
training on science and technology in order to accelerate
social progress and promote total human liberation and
development.

3. Sec. 66. National Agriculture and Fisheries Education System
(NAFES). OBJECTIVES:
a. To establish, maintain and support a complete and integrated
system of agriculture and fisheries education (AFE) relevant to
the needs of the economy, the community and society.
b. To modernize and rationalize agriculture and fisheries
education from the elementary to the tertiary levels;
c. To unify, coordinate and improve the system of
implementation of academic programs that are geared toward
achieving agriculture and fisheries development in the
country; and
d. To upgrade the quality, ensure sustainability and promote the
global competitiveness, at all levels, of agriculture and
fisheries education.

4. Sec. 67. Education Program for Elementary and Secondary Levels.
OBJECTIVES:
a. To develop appropriate values that form the foundation for sustained growth in
agriculture and fisheries modernization.
b. To increase the attractiveness of agriculture and fisheries education, so that more
young and talented person will look at agriculture and fisheries as an acceptable
option for career and livelihood;
c. To promote appreciation of science in agriculture and fisheries development;
d. To develop among students, positive attitudes towards entrepreneurship and
global competition in the agriculture and fisheries business;
e. To improve the present curriculum in the elementary and secondary levels by
emphasizing the core values necessary for agriculture and fisheries
modernization; and
f. To develop an outreach program where students, parents and schools become
instruments in effecting positive changes in the pupil's home and community.

5. Sec. 68. Post-Secondary Education Program. - The program shall
include the following:
a. A mechanism for a flexible process of curriculum development;
b. Integration of the dual training system in the various agricultural
curricula and training programs;
c. Integration of entrepreneurship and global competitiveness in the
agro-fisheries curricula;
d. Institutionalizing agriculture and fisheries skills standards and
technical testing and certification;
e. Regular upgrading of learning/training facilities, school building ,
laboratory equipment; and
f. Development of a system for the strict enforcement of school
regulations regarding standards and requirements.

6. Section 76. Continuing Agriculture and Fisheries Education Program. -
The Commission on Higher Education, the Department of Education,
Culture and Sports and Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority, in coordination with the Department and the public and
private universities and colleges, shall formulate and develop a
National and Integrated Continuing Agriculture and Fisheries
Education Program, which shall address the current education and
training requirements of teachers, professors and educators in
agriculture and fisheries.

7. Republic Act 7796 (TESDA)
Sec. 2 The State shall encourage active participation of various concerned sectors,
particularly private enterprises, being direct participants in and immediate
beneficiaries of a trained and skilled work force, in providing technical education
and skills development opportunities.
Section 3. TESDA Objectives
a) Promote and strengthen the quality of technical education and skills
development programs to attain international competitiveness.
b) Focus technical education and skills development on meeting the changing
demands for quality middle-level manpower;
c) Encourage critical and creative thinking by disseminating the scientific and
technical knowledge base of middle-level manpower development programs;
d) Recognize and encourage the complementary roles of public and private
institutions in technical education and skills development and training systems;

8. TESDA AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES PROGRAMS
• Crop Production (TESDA BR 2013-10)
• Animal Health Care and Management (TESDA BR 2007-14)
• Animal Production (TESDA BR 2013-10)
• Artificial Insemination (TESDA BR 2012-04)
• Horticulture (TESDA BR 2013-10)
• Organic Agriculture Production (TESDA BR 2012-09)
• Pest Management Vegetables (TESDA BR 2007-23)
• Rice Machinery Operations (TESDA BR 2007-55)
• Agricultural Machinery Operations (TESDA BR 2016-3)
• Aquaculture(Mechanization) (TESDA BR 2004-21)
• Fish Capture (TESDA BR 2006-09)

9. CHED MEMORANDOM ORDER No. 14 s. 2008 (Policies and standards
for BS in Agriculture Program) Revision of CMO 34 s. 1998
Art. III, Section 3a. the program shall have the following objectives:
The BSA program aims to educate students in the scientific habit of
thought, entrepreneurial skills and prepare them to become
professionals with entry level competencies in technical agriculture. It
emphasizes the processes and techniques of identifying, diagnosing
and analyzing problems and in designing, packaging and applying
technologies needed in the development and conservation of the
agriculture and food system resources.

10. CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER No. 37 Series 2007 (Revised Policies
and Standards for Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
(BSAE) Program)
Art. III, Section 3.1 the program shall have the following objectives:
1. Train students in the application of engineering principles
particularly in the solution of problems related to Agro-industrial
development;
2. Prepare them to become professionals with entry-level
competencies;
3. Develop appreciation in the students, of the potentials of an
agricultural engineering business enterprise;
4. Instill the students a concern for the preservation and protection
of the natural environment; and
5. Prepare students for advanced studies.

11. CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER 43, s 2006 (Policies, standard for BS Fishery
Program)
Art. III, Section 3.1 the program shall have the following objectives:
1. Educate students in the field of fisheries who can contribute to the
country’s need for sustainable/ responsible fisheries and proper concepts
of fishery management, Environmental Management and multi – sectoral
approach to coastal management.
2. Make students knowledgeable in statistical tools, computer use,
social equity, extension service, economics and proper handling of fish to
reduce losses.
3. Help students acquire knowledge and competencies in all aspects of
fisheries such as aquaculture, capture fisheries, post – harvest fisheries,
aquatic resources and aquatic ecology and be capable to do research

12. 10. Agronomists
11. Livestock/animal production specialists
12. Seed Specialist
13. Sales representative and/or extension agents
of agricultural chemical companies
14. Faculty members of agricultural institutions
15. Researcher
16. Agriculturist
17. Farm owner/Agricultural Business
Entrepreneur
1.Farm supervisors and/or managers
of commercial farms
2.Horticulturist
3.Fish farm manager
4.Irrigation Specialists
5.Rural practice surveyor
6.Soil scientist
7.Agricultural merchandise
representatives
8.Agricultural consultant
9. Agricultural researchers
AGRICULTURAL SKILLS/ SPECIALIZATION

13. ROLE OF AGRICULTURIST
1.Provide information or recommendations to farmers or other
landowners regarding ways in which they can best use land, promote plant
growth, or avoid or correct problems such as erosion.
2.Develop new or improved methods or products for controlling or
eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.
3.Study soil characteristics to classify soils on the basis of factors such as
geographic location, landscape position, or soil properties and develop
ways of altering soils to suit different types of plants.
5.Plan and supervise land conservation and reclamation programs for
industrial development projects, and waste management programs for
composting and farming.

14. 6.Conduct experiments to develop new or improved varieties of field crops,
focusing on characteristics such as yield, quality, disease resistance,
nutritional value, or adaptation to specific soils or climates.
7.Survey undisturbed or disturbed lands for classification, environmental
protection planning, conservation planning, or reclamation planning.
8.Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying,
cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural
products.
9.Study insect distribution or habitat and recommend methods to prevent
importation or spread of injurious species.
10.Organizing presentations, demonstrations, training and farm walks for
clients, colleagues, partnership organizations, professional bodies and
other interested groups.

15. 1.Forester in public and
private agencies
2.Conservation Officers
3.Urban Foresters
4.Procurement Forester
5.Soil Conservationist
6.Forest Ecologist
7.Forest Hydrologist
8.Forestry Scientist
9.Arboriculturist
10.Natural Resource Policy Analyst
11.Forest Manager
12.Forest Engineer
13.Forestry consultants
14.Environmental Manager
15.Forestry Technician
16.Forestry workers
17.Park Rangers
18.Park Warden
FORESTRY SKILLS/ SPECIALIZATION

16. ROLE OF FORESTER
1.Establish short and long term plans for management of forest
lands and forest resources.
2.Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning,
bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.
3.Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type,
number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree
nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.
4.Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for
forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.

17. 5.Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats
and soil and water quality.
6.Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of
standing timber and future value and growth.
7.Monitor wildlife populations and assess the impacts of forest
operations on population and habitats.
8.Study different tree species' classification, life history, light and soil
requirements, adaptation to new environmental conditions and
resistance to disease and insects.
9.Develop new techniques for wood or residue use.

18. 1.Fish Technician
2.Aquaculture technicians
3.Fish farm manager
4.Aquaculturist
5.Fisheries officer
6.Fish Processing Supervisor
7.Fisheries Instructor
8.Fisheries and Aquatic
Resource Analyst
9.Fisheries extension worker
FISHERY SKILLS/ SPECIALIZATION
10.Fisheries Biologist
11.Staff of Bureau of Fisheries
12.Aquatic resource specialist
13.Endangered species
coordinator
14.Fisheries manager
15.Fisheries and wildlife
scientists
16.Environmental educators
17.Fish Biologist Technicians
18.Staff of Marine Sanctuary

19. ROLE OF FISHERIES TECHNOLOGIST
1.Confer with biologists, fish pathologists and other fishery personnel to
obtain data concerning fish habits, diseases, food, and environmental
requirements.
2.Determine, administer, and execute policies relating to operations
administration and standards, and facility maintenance.
3.Monitor environments to ensure maintenance of optimum conditions
for aquatic life.
4.Collect information regarding techniques for fish collection and
fertilization, spawn incubation and treatment of spawn and fry.
5.Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth
rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.

20. 6.Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds,
streams, or commercial tanks.
7.Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.
8.Supervise and train aquaculture and fish hatchery support workers.
9.Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and
fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing
techniques.
10.Design and construct pens, floating stations, and collector strings or
fences for sea farms.