Brief Job Description: The job of a banana farmer involves cultivation of banana
as per the package of practices recommended for a particular agronomic
climate zone, type of soil, rainfall pattern and climatic conditions to achieve the
banana yields as per the genetic potential of a given variety and sell the produce
as per the competitive market prices without distress sale.
Personal Attributes: The banana cultivating farmer should work independently,
risk bearing, very laborious and must have the ability to make decisions
pertaining to his/her area of work. Requires clarity, skill for basic arithematic
and algebraic principles. The individual should be result orientedand is
responsible for his own working and learning. The individual should also be able
to demonstrate skills of various opportunities, threats in the climatic and market
environments, and should be able tomake decision for instant problem solving. Banana Farmer 6Months Course
Banana Farmer 6Months Course
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opportunity in an organization.
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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.
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Criteria
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performance required when carrying out a task.
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Banana Farmer 6Months Course
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generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge that an individual needs
in order to perform to the required standard.
Organizational
Context
Organizational Context includes the way the organization 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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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
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most job roles.
Vertical Vertical may exist within a sub-sector representing different domain areas or the
client industries served by the industry
Cultivar Is Cultivated Variety. To propagate true-to-type clones, many cultivars must be
propagated vegetatively through cuttings, grafting, and even tissue culture.
Propagation by seed usually produces something different than the parent plant.
Seed Material Sexually or vegetatively propagated planting materials which are used for seeding
and planting.
Tilth Physical condition of soil, especially in relation to its suitability for planting or
growing a crop.
FYM Farm Yard Manure. Farmyard manure refers to the decomposed mixture of dung
and urine of farm animals along with litter and left over material from roughages or
fodder fed to the cattle.
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INM Integrated Nutrient Management is a practice where all sources of nutrients namely
organic, inorganic (chemical fertilizer), Biofertilizer can be combined and applied to
soils so that crop growth is enhanced and we can get good yield with quality
product.
Fertigation Fertigation is the application of fertilizers, soil amendments, or other water soluble
products through an irrigation system.
This OS is for a Banana grower who is responsible for identifying the appropriate
planting material for banana cultivation and its treatment.
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Identification of appropriate planting material
Procurement of planting material
Treatment of planting material
Health and Safety Precautions
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Identification of
appropriate planting
material
To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. identify the agro-climatic zone in which cultivation is taken up
PC2. list the varieties that are suitable to the zone
Procurement of
Planting Material
PC3. identify various vendors / suppliers (including government nurseries /
department) of the planting material
PC4. ascertain the quality of seedling and material from each source in terms of
‘free from pests and diseases’, ‘survival rate’ etc.
PC5. ascertain the prevailing market rates for the planting material
PC6. procure the planting material
PC7. identify an appropriate storage space (free of infestation and having congenial
climatic conditions for the planting material)
PC8. store the planting material (if there is time lag between procurement and
planting)
Treatment of
planting material
PC9. ascertain the prevalent pests and diseases of banana in a given agro-climatic
zone
PC10. ascertain the appropriate pesticides available for planting treatment
PC11. treat the planting as per the dosage recommended by the State Agriculture
University / Department or as prescribed by the pesticide manufacturer
Health and Safety
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Precautions
PC12. read the safety precautions in the reading material provided with the pesticide
PC13. keep ready with all the necessary first aids as suggested in the safety measures
PC14. use all the necessary safety material and follow all the preventive measures to
avoid any injury during use / application of pesticide
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
National Occupational Standard
AGR/N0301 Planting Material Preparation in Banana Cultivation
A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KA1. relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures in work
KA2. relevant health and safety requirements applicable in the work environment
KA3. own job role and responsibilities and sources for information pertaining to
work
KA4. who to approach for support in order to obtain work related information,
clarifications and support
KA5. importance of following health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the
impact of not following the standards on consumers and the business
KA6. documentation and related procedures applicable in the context of work
B. Technical
Knowledge
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. Various climatic parameters such as maximum and minimum temperatures,
intensity and distribution of precipitation (rainfall), relative humidity etc.,
KB2. Pest and Diseases specific to a given agro climatic region, the life cycles of
these pests and diseases and the sources of infection
KB3. Duration of the variety
KB4. Yield of the variety
KB5. Resistance and Susceptibility to various pests and diseases
KB6. Biotic and abiotic stress resistance (in terms of temperature fluctuations, dry
spells, heavy downpour during critical stages etc.,)
KB7. Suitability of the variety to the given soil type
KB8. Uses and harmful effects of various pesticides
KB9. Safe methods of handling the pesticides
KB10. First aid to the exposure of humans to harmful effects of pesticides
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 the latest technologies used in Banana plantation by
reading the newspaper and magazines
SA2. Keep abreast with the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, and
product information sheets
SA3. Read relevant newspapers/booklets
SA4. Read the hazards of use and contamination written on the labels of pesticides
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA5. Maintain effective relationships with neighbouring farmers & extension
workers etc
SA6. Communicate clearly and effectively with various stakeholders
SA7. Understand information and grasp its meaning
SA8. Seek advice from senior people, extension workers & experts
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
The 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 preventative
action following workplace procedures
SB3. Follow basic arithmetic and algebraic principles
Plan and Organize
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB4. Plan and organize Banana plantation
SB5. Organize meeting of co-farmers if necessary
SB6. Participate in Banana exhibition/seminar/workshop
SB7. Make use of exposure visit
SB8. Work with Banana experts
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB9. Manage relationships with labourers
SB10. Build relationships and use human centric approach
Problem Solving
Theindividual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB11. Think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and take up an
optimum /best possible solution(s)
SB12. Identify creative / innovative solutions to resolve delays in case of emergencies
Analytical Thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB13. Monitor and maintain the condition of tools and equipment required for
seedling and planting material preparation
Critical Thinking
Theindividual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB14. Apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation,
experience, reasoning, or comm
This OS is for a Banana grower who is responsible for preparing the field and planting
through appropriate methods.
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Land Preparation and Ploughing
Application of Nematicides and Fumigants
Planting the banana suckers
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Land Preparation and
Ploughing
To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. clear the ground, cut up the existing planting material, stack them and burn
them
PC2. dig a ditch for wet soil that will carry away all the water as per the
recommendation
PC3. plough the soil deep, use rotavator to make soil fine as per the
recommendation
PC4. demarcate with white powder or by small sticks over the recommended
spacing for plantation as per the soil type
PC5. perform mulching by putting down of dry grass and leavesat the end of the
rainy season plough the land for 4 -6 times
PC6. use wheat straw and banana straw as a mulch material for increasing the
bunch weight and conservation of soil moisture
PC7. use of plastic mulch instead of trash mulch as per feasibility, requirement &
recommendation
PC8. allow the soil to weather for 2 weeks
PC9. get the land levelled using blade harrows
PC10. make furrows in the soil length wise and breadth wise
PC11. dig pits at the intersection of rows and furrows
Application of
Nematicides and
Fumigants
To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to:
PC12. select generic / specific nematicides to a given agro-climatic zone
PC13. choose appropriate methods for applying nematicides and fumigants
PC14. apply nematicides and fumigants
Planting Banana
Suckers
To be competent, the individual on the job must be able to:
PC15. use the tissue culture seedlings for plantation from defined source; select the
healthy, disease free plants
National Occupational Standard
AGR/N0302 Land preparation and Plantation in Banana Cultivation
PC16. plant the suckers simultaneously with basal dose of fertilisers.
PC17. dip suckers in water in which potassium permanganate is mixed with
recommended dosage
PC18. place the suckers in hole
PC19. put compost round the young plant
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KA1. relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures in work
KA2. relevant health and safety requirements applicable in the work environment
KA3. own job role and responsibilities and sources for information pertaining to
work
KA4. who to approach for support in order to obtain work related information,
clarifications and support
KA5. importance of following health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the
impact of not following the standards on consumers and the business
KA6. documentation and related procedures applicable in the context of work
B. Technical
Knowledge
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB 1. Soil types, their advantages and disadvantages in the light of banana cultivation
KB 2. Based on the soil type, various methods of land preparation to maintain soil
tilth
KB 3. Various farm machinery available and their utility to maintain soil tilth and
health
KB 4. Duration of the variety
KB 5. Yield of the variety
KB 6. Resistance and Susceptibility to various pests and diseases
KB 7. Biotic and abiotic stress resistance (in terms of temperature fluctuations, dry
spells, heavy downpour during critical stages etc.,)
KB 8. Suitability of the variety to the given soil type
KB 9. Uses and harmful effects of various pesticides
KB 10. Safe methods of handling the pesticides
KB 11. First aid to the exposure of humans to harmful affects of pesticides
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 the latest technologies used in Banana plantation by
reading the newspaper and magazines
SA2. Keep abreast with the latest knowledge by reading brochures and pamphlets
AGR/N0302 Land preparation and Plantation in Banana Cultivation
SA3. Read the hazards of use and contamination written on the labels of pesticides
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA4. Maintain effective relationships with neighbouring farmers, extension workers
and experts
SA5. Communicate clearly and effectively with various stakeholders
SA6. Understand information and grasp its meaning
SA7. Seek advice from seniors and experts
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
The 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 preventative
action following various procedures
SB3. Follow basic arithmetic and algebraic principles
Plan and Organize
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB4. Plan and organize Banana plantation procedure for land preparation
SB5. Participate in Banana exhibition/seminar/workshop
SB6. Attend refresher training
SB7. Make use of exposure visit
SB8. Work with Banana experts
Customer Centricity
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB9. Manage relationships with labourers
SB10. Build relationships and use human centric approach
Problem Solving
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB11. Think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and take up an
optimum /best possible solution(s)
SB12. Identify creative / innovative solutions to resolve delays especially in the case
of emergencies
Analytical Thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB13. Monitor and maintain the condition of tools and equipment required for land
preparation and plantation
Critical Thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB14. Apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation,
experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action
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