AGRRT302: Roots and Tubers Cropping

Topic outline

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  General

  • Overview

    Introduction

    This module describes the skills, knowledge, and attitude required to grow roots and tubers. It is designed for learners who have successfully completed nine years' basic education or its equivalent and pursuing TVET level III in Agriculture.

    
    

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    Learning Objectives:

    At the end of this module, learners will be able to:

    1 . Select the site for roots and tubers crops growing, 

    2. Conduct roots and tubers crops plantation, and 

    3. Handle harvested produce of roots and tubers crops

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  Learning Outcome 1: Prepare for Root and Tubers Crop Establishment Operations

  • Introduction Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.1: Selection of Tools and Equipment Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.2: Proper Assessment of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Hazards and Risks for Reporting to the Supervisor Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.3: Selection of PPE Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.4: Identification of Environmental Implications of Roots and Tubers Growing Interactive Content
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  Learning Outcome 2: Prepare the Site for Roots and Tubers Crop Growing

  • Indicative Content 2.1: Selection of Roots and Tubers Crop Species Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.2: Identification of Field Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.3: Cleaning of Land Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.4: Tilling of Land Roots and Tubers Crop Growing Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.5: Applications of Soil Amendment Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.6: Making out Planting Pattern Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.7: Keeping Records Interactive Content
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  Learning Outcome 3: Conduct Roots and Tubers Plantation

  • Indicative Content 3.1: Preparation of Roots and Tubers Crop Planting Materials Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.2: Planting of Roots and Tubers Planting Materials Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.3: Maintaining Roots and Tubers Plantation Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.4: Keep a Record as Required by the Supervisor Interactive Content
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  Learning Outcome 4: Harvest Roots and Tubers Crops

  • Indicative Content 4.1: Identification of Maturity Stages Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 4.2: Application of Harvesting Techniques Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 4.3: Application of Handling Techniques Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 4.4: Keeping of Records Interactive Content
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