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PROGRAMMME ON
PERMACULTURE
Curriculum on Permaculture 2020
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Curriculum on Permaculture
National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority
November 2020
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Acknowledgement
This Permaculture curriculum was funded within the International Trade Center (ITC) project through the Youth Empowerment Project in The
Gambia. The National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) facilitated the development of the said curriculum through a four-
day workshop held at the NAQAA Conference Hall.
The Curriculum Development Team consist of members from The University of the Gambia (UTG), a private permaculturist and NAQAA.
Specifically, the team expressed gratitude to the Chief Executive Officer, NAQAA, for his technical inputs during the workshops as part of the
development process.
The team also heartily appreciate the support given by the Project Manager, Youth Empowerment project and the whole ITC team for the funding
and their patience during the negotiation process leading to the formal Memorandum of Understanding between ITC and NAQAA.
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PROGRAMME INFORMATION
1. Programme Title/Course of Study: Permaculture
2. Level of the programme/Course of Study: Module (GSQF Level 1)
3. Occupation Level: Permaculture Assistant
4. Programme Description:
This programme is intended to prepare trainees with the required knowledge and skills to serve as Permaculture Assistant. It covers a minimum
requirement of acquiring basic knowledge on the Introduction to General Agriculture; Introduction to Permaculture; Principles of Permaculture;
Permaculture Design and Practice; Ethical consideration in permaculture and effectively integrate into the agriculture workforce.
5. Programme Aims
The programme goals are:
1. To produce competent permaculture assistant
2. To prepare trainees to be able to provide technical assistance to farmers, consumers and interested stakeholders on the
implementation of permaculture
3. To reduce the unemployment rate among young people and women
4. To promote professional permaculturists
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6. Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, trainees will have the ability to:
1.1. Occupational Competencies:
1. Acquire good concept of permaculture
2. Gain a coherent understanding of theory and practice in permaculture
3. Apply the principles of permaculture at the occupational level
4. Provide technical assistance to farmers, consumers and interested stakeholders on the implementation of permaculture
1.2. Industry Competencies:
1. Adhere to the ethics of permaculture
2. Initiate, design and set-up permaculture business
3. Provide technical support to permaculture value chain business
4. Understand and comply with permaculture regulations (National and International)
1.3. Employability Competencies:
1. Work professionally as permaculture assistants
2. Ability to solve work - related challenges as a Permaculture Assistant
3. Have good interpersonal and communication skills
4. Work in a team and accept group decisions
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5. Observe punctuality and regularity on the job
• Integrate into the agricultural workforce
7. Admission requirements
The minimum requirements to enroll in this programme are:
1. Completion of at least 9 (nine) years of schooling with basic reading and writing skills in English and Numeracy
2. Previous industry exposure and experience
3. Minimum age of 18 years
4. Youth and women/ Irregular migration returnees.
8. Total qualification time of the programme (Programme Duration)
The total qualification time for this programme is a minimum of 40 weeks with an approximate guided teaching and learning time of 15
hours per week.
9. Structure of the Unit standards:
Name of Unit Standards/Competency Domain 1: Introduction to General Agriculture
Description: In this unit standard, trainees will be introduced to:
1. Introductory soil science
2. Crop production
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3. Animal production
4. Aquaculture
5. Poultry production
6. Crop protection
General Learning Outcome: Upon completion, trainees should be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of soils,
crops, animals, aquaculture and poultry production.
Tasks:
Knowledge and Understanding of:
1. Soil formation, types and importance of soil
2. Types of crops, protection and importance of crop
production
3. Types of animal management and their importance
4. Aquaculture production, management and importance
5. Types of poultry, management and importance of poultry
production
Performance Criteria: Trainees should be able to:
1. Explain the soil formation processes
2. Identify different types of soil and their importance
3. Identify different types of crops, animals , poultry
and marine species
4. State the importance of different types of crops,
animals, poultry and marine species
Scope/Range/Accountability:
Types of crops( annuals, biennial and perennial)
Soil Formation( types of weathering, soil structures, soil colour, soil texture)
Types of animals (different breeds, feed and feed formulation, feed nutrition , animal health)Types of poultry ( chickens, geese, ducks)
Aquaculture( types of fish, feeds and feeding)
Importance of soil (Anchor the plants, source for nutrients, hold water for the plants, micro activities in the soil, medium for growth )
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Name of Unit Standards/Competency Domain 2: Introduction to Permaculture
Description: In this unit standard, trainees will be introduced to:
1. Fundamentals of Permaculture
2. Strategies of implementing Permaculture practices
3. Permaculture in different agro production systems
4. Health and Economic benefits of Permaculture
General Learning Outcome: Upon completion, trainees should be able to understand the concepts and benefits of permaculture in an
agro production system.
Tasks:
Knowledge of:
1. Concept, Definition and Principles of Permaculture
2. Different steps involved in the implementation of
permaculture practices
3. The different ecosystems in permaculture production
4. Building the soil for permaculture
5. Growing from seeds for permaculture
Performance Criteria: Trainees should be able to:
1. Define and explain the principles and concept of
permaculture
2. Explain the different steps involved in implementing
permaculture practices
3. Explain the different ecosystems in permaculture
production
4. State the importance of permaculture in improving
lives and livelihoods
5. Explain how to build the soil in permaculture
6. Explain the importance of growing from seeds
Scope/Range/Accountability: Fundamentals (Definitions, Principles, Concepts etc.)
Steps (Conceptualisation, Identification of ecosystems, Planning the ecosystems, Climate, Microclimate, Sources of water and
management, Value chain {production, packaging, processing, marketing, storage, transportation} and Consumption )
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Benefits (Social, Economic, Health and Environment)
Challenges (pests and diseases, theft, market condition, climatic conditions, water availability)
Name of Unit Standards/Competency Domain 3: Principles of Permaculture
Description: In this unit standard, trainees should be introduced to: the twelve (12) principles of permaculture
General Learning Outcome: Upon completion, trainees should be able to apply knowledge of the twelve principles of permaculture.
Tasks:
1. Observe and interact
2. Catch and store energy
3. Obtain yield
4. Apply self-regulation and receive feedbacks
5. Use renewable resources
6. Produce no waste
7. Design from pattern to detail
8. Integrate rather than segregate
9. Use small and slow solutions
10. Use and value diversity
11. Use the edges
12. Creatively use and response to change
Performance Criteria: Trainees will be able to:
1. list the twelve principles of permaculture
2. explain the twelve principles of permaculture
Scope/Range/Accountability:
Observe and interact ( observe and learn the interaction between all living organism living in the same ecosystem)
Catch and store energy ( harvest the ‘produce’ and store for later use)
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Obtain yield ( always obtain outcomes from your activities)
Apply self-regulation and receive feedbacks ( exercise patience and obtain feedbacks)
Use renewable resources ( use materials/ resources that can be re-used/ regenerate for many purposes)
Produce no waste ( recycle waste into usable material)
Design from pattern to detail ( manage the site efficiently to increase productivity)
Integrate rather than segregate ( apply intercropping rather than mono-cropping)
Use small and slow solutions ( start with low scale production and expand gradually)
Use and value diversity ( grow different varieties of crops to cater for various consumers and as well as for climate change adaptation
practices)
Use the edges ( use all possible space on the land)
Creatively use and respond to change ( use creativity to adapt to any unforeseen circumstances)
Regulation (policies, framework related to permaculture/ agriculture e.g quality seeds regulation of The Gambia)
Name of Unit Standards/Competency Domain 4: Permaculture Design and Practice
Description: In this unit standard, trainees should be introduced to:
1. Design and practice of permaculture
2. Soil preparation for permaculture
3. Composting
4. Mulching
5. Soil and water management
General Learning Outcome: Upon completion, trainees should be able to design and put into practice permaculture activities.
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Tasks:
1. Different designs of permaculture site
2. Preparation of soil for permaculture activities( types, fertility,
pH scale, simple soil testing)
3. Composting for permaculture
4. Mulching to improve permaculture activities
5. Application of soil and water management techniques
Performance Criteria: Trainees should be able to:
1. Create a suitable design for permaculture activity
2. Prepare healthy soil that will smother weeds, promote
plant life and recycle waste
3. Make compost using available resources
4. Determine materials for mulching
5. Apply mulching to enhance soil productivity
6. Apply suitable soil and water management techniques to
improve yield
Scope/Range/Accountability:
Design (attraction, topography, pathways for watering, crop choice etc.)
Composting ( local available resources, types of composting, duration of compost, transportation of the compost, application of
compost )
Mulching Resources (grass, leaves, groundnut shells, sawdust etc.)
Soil and water management techniques ( water harvesting, drainage, erosion, leaching , soil types, water as an energy store)
Name of Unit Standards/Competency Domain 5: Ethical consideration in permaculture
Description: In this unit standard, trainees should be introduced to:
1. Individual, community and industry ethics in permaculture (earth care, people care and fair share)
2. Adhere to the ethics in permaculture
General Learning Outcome: Upon completion, trainees should be able to adhere to the ethics in permaculture.
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Tasks:
1. Earth care
2. People care
3. Fair share
Performance Criteria: Trainees should be able to:
1. Explain the earth care ethic in permaculture
2. Explain the people care ethic in permaculture
3. Explain the fair share ethic in permaculture
Scope/Range/Accountability: Earth Care (care for the natural environment)
People care ( honesty, common purpose, voluntary participation, care for people)
Fair share ( care for people and sharing of resources)
Name of Unit Standards/Competency Domain 6: Effectively integrate into the agriculture workforce
Description:
1. Time management
2. Personal appearance and hygiene
3. Personal satisfaction
4. Communication skills
5. Ethical consideration
6. Code of Principles
7. Ecosystem sustainability
8. Health and safety precautions
9. Proper tools and equipment
General Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to integrate into the agricultural workforce.
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Task:
1. Manage time effectively
2. Keep good personal hygiene and appearance
3. Expose to mentorship, role model and success stories
4. Communicate effectively
5. Leverage interpersonal skills
6. Adhere to the Code of principles in Permaculture
7. Establish an ecosystem balance
8. Health and safety considerations
9. Use proper tools and equipment for the right activity
10. Conduct routine maintenance of farm tools and equipment
Performance Criteria:
1. Demonstrate time management skills
2. Demonstrate good personal hygiene and
appearance
3. Establish and maintain good relationship with
mentors and role models
4. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
5. Demonstrate effective communication
6. Apply code of principles in permaculture
7. Demonstrate site cleanliness by always cleaning
up
8. Demonstrate recycling and reuse of waste
9. Observe health and safety practices
10. Perform task with the appropriate tools and
equipment
11. Conduct routine maintenance of farm tools and
equipment
Scope/Range/Accountability:
Code of Principles : ( twelve principles of permaculture)
Tools and equipment ( wheelbarrow, watering can, cutlass, shovel, hand fork, cutters, shear, secateurs etc)
Health and safety (Personal Protective Equipment, first aid box)
Mentorship (visits/ meeting logbook)
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Assessment Criteria for each outcome
1. Out of 100 marks, 75 marks must be allocated to practical assessments and 25 marks to be allocated to oral/written assessments. In order
for a candidate to be declared competent 65 marks out of the 75 marks must obtained in the practical assessment/examination, and 10 marks
must be obtained out of the 25 marks on the oral/written assessment/examinations.
2. Alternatively, if the institution running is not a licensed training institution, NAQAA will do the Assessment and Certification, and in that
case, the Gambia Skills Qualification Framework conditions apply.
10. Structure of the Courses/Modules:
Name of Module/Course: Introduction to General Agriculture
General Learning Outcome: Upon completion, trainees should be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of soils, crops, animals,
aquaculture and poultry production.
Specific Learning Outcome 1: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to identify and explain soil formation, types of soil and the
importance.
Content :
• Soil and soil formation
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• Types of soil and their characteristics
• Importance of soil in Agriculture (Anchor the plants, source for nutrients, hold water for the plants, micro activities in the soil, medium
for growth )
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
1. Define soil
2. Explain the process of soil formation
3. State the stages of soil formation
4. Identify the different types of soil
5. State the characteristics of the different types of soil
6. Explain the importance of soil in agriculture
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Presentations, Group discussion, Simple experiment- (sedimentation, feel and touch method)
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, white/black Board/Flip Charts, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, handouts, Pictures, measuring cylinder, spatula, funnel, sieve, pH scale,
litmus paper etc.
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning, practical test, observation;
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning: 6 hours; Self-Learning 12 hours
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Specific Learning Outcome 2: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to state the importance of crop production, identify and explain
the types of crops, and how to protect them.
Content Guidelines:
• What is a crop
• Importance of crop production
• Types of crops and their functions in permaculture (moringa and beans as legumes, mint and onion as repellent, potato as protective cover)
• Crop protection in permaculture
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
1. Explain what a crop is
2. State the difference between a crop and a plant
3. State the importance of crop production
4. State the importance of different crops in permaculture designs
5. Explain how crops could be used to protect other crops
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussion, Site visits, practical task
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, Flip charts/ white/black board, laptops/desktops, handouts, garden tools (space, wheelbarrow, cutlass, watering can, hand trowel,
planting material/seeds)
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning; Practical test
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 6 hours; Self-Learning 12 hours
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Specific Learning Outcome 3: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to explain the types of animal management in permaculture and
their importance.
Content Guidelines:
• Types of animals
• Types of animal management in permaculture (free range, semi- intensive, intensive)
• Importance of animal management in permaculture
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
1. Identify the types of animals
2. State the different types of animal management in permaculture
3. Determine the suitable animal management method for a given permaculture site
4. State the importance of animal management in permaculture
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussion, Site visits
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, Flip charts/ white/black board, laptops/desktops, handouts
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Written test/Oral Questioning;
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 3 hours; Self-Learning 6 hours
Specific Learning Outcome 4: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to explain the importance of Aquaculture production,
management and its relationship to permaculture.
Content Guidelines:
• Types of Aquaculture species
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• Importance of Aquaculture production in permaculture
• Management of Aquatic spices in permaculture
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
1. State the types of aquaculture species
2. Explain the importance of aquaculture production in permaculture
3. Explain the management of aquatic species in permaculture
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussion, Site visits
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, Flip charts/ white/black board, laptops/desktops, handouts
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Oral Questioning;
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 3 hours; Self-Learning 6 hours
Specific Learning Outcome 5: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to explain the different types of poultry, management and the
importance of poultry production in permaculture.
Content Guidelines:
• What is Poultry
• Types of poultry
• Importance of poultry in permaculture
• Poultry management in permaculture
Specific Learning Objectives:
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Trainees should be able to:
1. Define poultry
2. State the different types of poultry and poultry species
3. Explain the importance of poultry management in permaculture
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussion, Site visits
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, Flip charts/ white/black board, laptops/desktops, handouts
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Oral Questioning; field visits
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 3 hours; Self-Learning 6 hours
Name of Module/Course: Introduction to Permaculture
General Learning Outcome: Upon completion, trainees should be able to understand the concepts and benefits of permaculture in an agro production
system.
Specific Learning Outcome 1: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to define and explain the practice of permaculture.
Content :
• Concept, Definition and Principles of Permaculture
• Importance of permaculture (health, social, economic, environmental)
• Designs in permaculture
• Ethics in permaculture (Earth care, people care, fair share)
• Success stories and role model in permaculture
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
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1. Define Permaculture
2. Explain the concept and principles of permaculture
3. State the importance of permaculture
4. Design an appropriate permaculture garden
5. State and explain the ethics in permaculture
6. Be aware of the stories of successful permaculturists
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Presentations, Group discussion,
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, White/Black board/Flip Charts, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, Handouts,
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Oral Questioning, practical test, observation;
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning: 3 hours; Self-Learning 6 hours
Specific Learning Outcome 2: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to explain the different steps involved in the implementation of
permaculture practices.
Content Guidelines:
• Steps in the implementation of permaculture ((Conceptualisation, Types of Ecosystems, Identification of ecosystems, Planning the
ecosystems, Climate, Microclimate, Sources of water and management, Value chain {production, packaging, processing, marketing,
storage, transportation} and Consumption )
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
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1. State the steps involved in the implementation of permaculture practices
2. Explain the different types of eco systems
3. Explain the importance of adding value (value chain)
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussion, Site visits
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, Flip charts/ white/black board, laptops/desktops, handouts
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning;
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 4 hours; (practical field visit 1 hour) Self-Learning 8 hours;
Specific Learning Outcome 3: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to build the soil and practice permaculture by growing from
seeds.
Content Guidelines:
• Composting and mulching
• Importance of building the soil
• Seeds selection practices
• Seeds multiplication ( harvesting , threshing, preserving and storing )
• Importance of growing from own seeds
• Tools for permaculture activities (hand tools)
• Health and safety
• Routine maintenance of farm tools
Specific Learning Objectives:
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Trainees should be able to:
1. Explain what is compost
2. Explain what is mulching
3. Explain why it is important to build soil for permaculture activities
4. Identify and select quality seeds
5. Explain seed multiplication procedures
6. State the importance of growing from seeds
7. Identify appropriate tools for permacultural activities
8. Observe health and safety measures in permaculture
9. Conduct routine care for farm tools
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Observations, Discussion, Site visits, Demonstrations, Presentations
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, Flip charts/ white/black board, laptops/desktops, handouts, seeds
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning; practical test
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 5 hours (practical field visit 2 hours); Self-Learning 6 hours,
Name of Module/Course: Principles of Permaculture
General Learning Outcome: Upon completion, trainees should be able apply knowledge of the twelve principles of permaculture.
Content :
• Observe and interact ( observe and learn the interaction between all living organism living in the same ecosystem)
• Catch and store energy ( harvest the ‘produce’ and store for later use)
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• Obtain yield ( always obtain outcomes from your activities)
• Apply self-regulation and receive feedbacks ( exercise patience and obtain feedbacks)
• Use renewable resources ( use materials/ resources that can be re-used/ regenerate for many purposes)
• Produce no waste ( recycle waste into usable material)
• Design from pattern to detail ( manage the site efficiently to increase productivity)
• Integrate rather than segregate ( apply intercropping rather than mono-cropping)
• Use small and slow solutions ( start with low scale production and expand gradually)
• Use and value diversity ( grow different varieties of crops to cater for various consumers and as well as for climate change adaptation
practices)
• Use the edges ( use all possible space on the land)
• Creatively use and respond to change ( use creativity to adapt to any unforeseen circumstances)
• Regulation (policies, framework related to permaculture/ agriculture e.g quality seeds regulation of The Gambia)
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
3. State the twelve principles of permaculture
4. explain the twelve principles of permaculture
5. observe the twelve principles of permaculture
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Presentations, Group discussion,
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, white/black Board/Flip Charts, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, handouts,
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Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Oral Questioning, practical test, observation;
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning: 3 hours; Self-Learning 6 hours
Name of Module/Course: Permaculture Design and Practice
General Learning Outcome: Upon completion, trainees should be able to design and put into practice permaculture activities.
Specific Learning Outcome 1: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to prepare appropriate design for permaculture garden.
Content :
• Site surveying ( location, topography, ecosystem )
• Plan of action
• Designing permaculture garden according to available resources
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
1. Conduct site survey for permaculture activities
2. Develop a plan of action base on the survey result
3. Create permaculture garden design based on access to available resources
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Discussion, Field visits, Demonstrations Presentations, Group Discussion
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, white/black Board/Flip Charts, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, handouts, garden, sample permaculture designs, sample action plan
template.
Assessment Methods:
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The assessment methods include Written/ Oral Questioning, practical test, observation;
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning: 5 hours (practical field visits 2 hours) ; Self-Learning 6 hours ,
Specific Learning Outcome 2: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to prepare rich and heathy soil for permaculture practices.
Content Guidelines:
• Compost making
• Soil preparation using compost and mulch
• Soil and water management in permaculture
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
1. Make compost using available materials
2. Apply compost to soil for permaculture activity
3. Identify and use available materials for mulching
4. Explain the importance of soil and water management in permaculture
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Observations, Discussion, Site visits, Demonstrations, Presentations,
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, Flip charts, White/Black board, laptops/desktops, handouts, composting materials, mulching materials, water storage materials
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning; Practical test, Group work
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 8 hours (Practical field visits 4 hours) ; Self-Learning 8 hours,
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Name of Module/Course: Ethics of permaculture
General Learning Outcome: Upon completion, trainees should be able to adhere to the ethics of permaculture.
Specific Learning Outcome 1: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able observe the ethic of caring for the earth.
Content :
• Earth care
This ethic is observed through knowledge and understanding of:
• Nature and how it works to support all life on Earth
• The long-term impact of contemporary human decisions and activities
• Selecting decisions and actions that are not harmful to the natural environment
• Waste and pollution prevention
• maintaining healthy soil and water systems
• fostering and sustaining healthy ecosystems
• rehabilitating degraded environments
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
1. State at least five points to consider in caring for the Earth.
2. Explain the ethic of caring for the earth
3. Observe the ethic of caring for the earth
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Discussion Presentations, Site visits, Demonstrations
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, White/Black Board/Flip Charts, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, Handouts, Permaculture garden
Assessment Methods:
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The assessment methods include Written/ Oral Questioning, Field work, Observation;
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning: 4 hours (Practical Field visits 2 hours) ; Self-Learning 4 hours ,
Specific Learning Outcome 2: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to adhere to the ethic of caring for people.
Content Guidelines:
People care :
1. This ethic is observed through knowledge and understanding of:
• The inter- relation between people and all living things, and also how to impact on each other’s well-being;
• The impact of human decisions and activities on the environment (access to clean water; clean air; fertile soil; safe, healthy
environments; and opportunities for lifelong learning, meaningful life experiences and satisfying relationships with others and the
natural world);
• Making decisions and acting in ways right now that will ensure sustainable inter- generational welfare.
• Respect for humanity and inclusion of others;
• Helping each other;
• Protecting and upholding Human Rights
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
1. State at least five points to consider in caring for people.
2. Explain the ethic of caring for people
3. Observe the ethic of caring for people
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Observations, Discussion, Presentations, Demonstrations, Group discussion
Teaching and Learning Resources:
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The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, Flip charts/ white/black board, laptops/desktops, handouts
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning; Practical test, Group work
Duration (in Hours): Guided learning; 4 hours (practical field visits 2 hours) ; Self-Learning 4 hours
Specific Learning Outcome 3: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to adhere to the ethic of fair share.
Content Guidelines:
Fair Share
1.This ethic is observed through knowledge and understanding of:
• Avoiding waste by giving to others – don’t throw things away that other people may need;
• Sharing with others when they are in need;
• Transfer of knowledge and expertise to help others improve;
• Taking initiatives to promote generosity;
• Caring for all forms of lives in the ecosystem;
• Harboring diverse species within the permaculture activity;
• The problems associated with monoculture in gardening systems and landscapes;
• Avoiding the use of insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, artificial fertilisers and any other chemical additives that degrade and pollute
natural environment
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
1. State at least five points to consider in fair share
2. Explain the ethic of fair share
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3. Observe the ethic of fair share
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Observations, Discussion ,Presentations, Demonstrations
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, Flip charts/ white/black board, laptops/desktops, handouts
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning;
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 3 hours; Self-Learning 6 hours
Name of Module/Course: Effectively integrate into the agriculture workforce
General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees will be able to integrate into the agricultural workforce.
Specific Learning Outcome 1: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to plan and manage their time effectively.
Content :
• Time management skills ( allocating time to task , timely completion of task, breaking down task
• Punctuality and regularity
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees will be able to:
1. Break down tasks and allocate time accordingly
2. Arrange tasks in order of priority
3. Observe punctuality and regularity
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
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Demonstrations, Teaching, Presentations, Discussions.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, White/Black Board, Flip Charts, Markers, Laptops/Desktops, Guest speaker, Textbooks etc.
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Written Test/ Written Test/ Oral Questioning, Practical test, Taking attendance, Observation
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning: 3 hours; Self-Learning 6 hours
Specific Learning Outcome 2: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to exhibit good personal hygiene and appearance.
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Content Guidelines:
• Personal hygiene and grooming (e.g. lime/deodorants for armpits, clove- water mouthwash, etc.)
• Good hygiene practices (littering, urinating on sites, etc.)
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
1. Demonstrate good personal hygiene and grooming
2. Exhibit good personal appearance
3. Observe good personal hygienic practices
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Demonstrations, Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussions, Role play, etc.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, Posters, White Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, etc.
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Written Test/ Written Test/ Oral Questioning, peer assessment, and observation.
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 4 hours; Self-Learning 8 hours
Specific Learning Outcome 3: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to acquire relevant communication skills to execute their roles
as required.
Content Guidelines:
• Types of communication
• Mediums of communication
• Communication techniques
• Presentation skills
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• Interpersonal skills
• Writing skills (correspondences - letters of intent, invitation letters, application letter etc.)
• IT skills (Microsoft office package, Internet search etc.)
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be able to:
1. State the types and mediums of communication
2. Communicate using the different mediums (radio, TV, Print, telephone, letters, social media platforms etc.)
3. Demonstrate communication techniques (transmit, follow- up, clarify, supervise)
4. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
5. Write clear correspondence
6. Use Microsoft office package ( word, excel, power-point, access, publisher) and search engines for specific task
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Demonstrations, Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussions, Role play, etc.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, Posters, White Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, Sample correspondences, Guest speaker, etc.
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning; Practical Test
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 10 hours; Self-Learning 20 hours
Specific Learning Outcome 4: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to observe ethical consideration and codes of conduct.
Content Guidelines:
• Theft and pilferage
• Drug abuse
• Privacy (secrecy regarding clients’ business)
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• Sources of conflict (fighting/use of abusive language)
• Sexual harassment and exploitation
• Relevant labour laws
• Honesty
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainees should be:
1. Aware of theft and pilferage
2. Aware of drug abuse
3. Aware of privacy (secrecy regarding clients’ business)
4. Aware of sources of conflict (fighting/use of abusive language)
5. Aware of sexual harassment and exploitation
6. Aware of relevant labour laws
7. Aware the importance of honesty in permaculture activities
Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:
The activities include, but not limited to:
Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussions, Role play etc.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:
Audio-visual, Posters, White Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, Handouts, Guest speaker, etc.
Assessment Methods:
The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning;
Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 10 hours; Self-Learning 20 hours
Assessment Criteria for each outcome
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3. Out of 100 marks, 75 marks must be allocated to practical assessments and 25 marks to be allocated to oral/written assessments. In order
for a candidate to be declared competent 65 marks out of the 75 marks must obtained in the practical assessment/examination, and 10 marks
must be obtained out of the 25 marks on the oral/written assessment/examinations.
4. Alternatively, if the institution running is not a licensed training institution, NAQAA will do the Assessment and Certification, and in that
case, the Gambia Skills Qualification Framework conditions apply.
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