Agricultural Crops Production NC II is the TESDA qualification for growing crops professionally — from nursery work and planting to caring for crops and handling the harvest.
- Level
- NC II
- Sector
- Agriculture
- Training
- Varies by provider
- Assessment fee
- Ask the center
- Free online course
- Yes
What is Agricultural Crops Production NC II?
The qualification follows the crop cycle: preparing and running a nursery, planting, caring for and maintaining crops, and performing harvest and post-harvest operations.
It is useful for farm workers, young farmers, OFWs planning to farm back home and anyone starting a backyard or commercial garden.
What you will learn
The core units of competency in the Agricultural Crops Production NC II Training Regulation are:
- Perform nursery operations
- Plant crops
- Care for and maintain crops
- Carry out harvest and post-harvest operations
On top of these, every TESDA qualification includes basic competencies (workplace communication, teamwork, professionalism, occupational health and safety) and common competencies for the sector.
Learn Agricultural Crops Production NC II online for free
The TESDA Online Program has free online courses for Agricultural Crops Production NC II. Tick each one as you finish it — your progress is saved on this device:
- Introduction to Agricultural Crops Production
- Performing Nursery Operations
- Planting Crops
- Caring and Maintaining Crops
- Performing Harvest and Postharvest Operations
Open the course finder to enroll, or create your free account first. The online courses give you a Certificate of Completion — the National Certificate requires the assessment below.
How to get your Agricultural Crops Production NC II certificate
- TrainEnroll at a TESDA-registered training center or school (ask about scholarships), and use the free online courses to study the theory.
- Prepare your requirementsApplication form, Self-Assessment Guide for Agricultural Crops Production NC II, and three colored passport-size photos.
- Book your competency assessmentChoose a TESDA-accredited assessment center that is accredited for Agricultural Crops Production NC II. Confirm the current fee with the center.
- Pass and claim your NCIf you are found competent, apply for certification and claim your Agricultural Crops Production NC II National Certificate. It is valid for 5 years.
Full guide to TESDA assessment centers, requirements and fees →
Jobs you can apply for
- Farm worker or farm technician
- Nursery worker
- Plantation crew
- Own small farm or agribusiness
Agricultural workers are recruited for farms abroad under specific programs; requirements differ by country.
Is Agricultural Crops Production NC II right for you?
- You come from a farming family or want to start farming
- You plan to invest your savings in a farm back home
- You enjoy outdoor, hands-on work
- You want to pair it with Agro-Entrepreneurship or Organic Agriculture
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free online course for Agricultural Crops Production NC II?
Yes. The TESDA Online Program lists five free courses, from nursery operations to harvest and post-harvest operations.
What will I learn in Agricultural Crops Production NC II?
Nursery operations, planting, crop care and maintenance, and harvest and post-harvest operations.
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