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Technology
and Livelihood
Education
Agricultural Crops
Production
Quarter 4 – Module 2
Cleaning, Maintaining and Storing
Nursery Tools and Equipment

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CONTENT STANDARDS The learner demonstrates an
understanding of concepts, underlying
theories and principles in nursery work.

PERFORMANCE The learner uses farm materials, tools

STANDARDS and equipment for nursery work.

LEARNING LO 4. Cleanup on completion of nursery

COMPETENCY work
4.2. Clean, maintain and store tools and
equipment according to manufacturer’s
specification.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES Cognitive:

 Identify the steps and procedures
in cleaning and storing tools and
equipment.
Affective:
 Appreciate the importance of
following the steps and
procedures in cleaning and storing
tools and equipment.
Psychomotor:
 Apply the proper procedures in
cleaning and storing tools and
equipment according to
manufacturer’s specification.

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 INTRODUCTION

In this module, you will learn to clean, maintain and store nursery tools
and equipment according to its company guidelines. This skills will help
maximize the shelf life of the tools and equipment in the nursery thus helps in
minimizing the cost of procurement. Following the guidelines in cleaning and
storing the tools and equipment will also prevent hazards and accidents that
may occur when using them.
Answer the following question to test how much you have known about
cleaning, maintaining and storing nursery tools and equipment. Good luck!

PRETEST
Directions:
Choose and write the letter of the best answer on the blank
provided before the number.

1. Sharp tools can be hazardous when not keep properly. To avoid accident,
which of the following is the best way to keep sharp tools in the nursery?
A. Keep them in the highest area.
B. Put them in holster if possible.
C. Wrap them with cloth and keep them beside the plant.
D. Put it under the potting materials so that no one could see them.

2. Mang Raul is currently keeping the pruning shear he used when he noticed
the rust in it. What will Mang Raul do before storing the tool?
A. Apply oil on it.
B. Keep it at once.
C. Brush it with paint.
D. Wrap it with cloth before storing.

3. It is the where company guidelines and procedures in the

tools/equipment care/maintenance are written.
A. Manual
B. Flyer
C. Placards
D. Poster

4. Which of the following is NOT a good practice in managing nursery tools

and equipment?
A. Keep the tools sharpened.
B. Wash nursery tools after using.
C. Apply oil to metal tools and equipment.
D. Store tools and equipment without drying.

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5. This kind of tools usually get rusts if not manage properly.
A. Plastics
B. Metals
C. Rubbers
D. Teflon

6. Which of the following group of nursery tools need regular sharpening?

A. Shovels and spades
B. Digging bars and hoe
C. Trowels and hand forks
D. Knives and pruning shears

7. Why is there a need to repair immediately damaged parts of the tools

and equipment?
A. To minimize the cost of repair
B. To prevent contamination from spreading
C. To eliminate the parts of the tools and equipment
D. To prevent future accident in using the tools and equipment

8. The following are safety measures in cleaning the nursery tools and
equipment, EXCEPT:
A. Keep all cutting edges properly sharpened.
B. Make sure that the moving parts are well lubricated.
C. Dispose tool/ equipment when parts of it are damaged.
D. Ensure that worn and damage parts are replaced promptly.

9. What will you do with the loose nuts, bolts and screws of a certain
tool/equipment?
A. Immediately buy a new tool/ equipment.
B. Replace the loose nuts, bolts and screws.
C. Tighten any loose nuts, bolts and screws.
D. Do not use the tool/equipment with loose nuts, bolts and screws.

10. This is regularly done to tools and equipment with sharp edges.
A. Brushing
B. Drying
C. Sharpening
D. Washing

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11. It is done after every use of nursery tools to make sure that they are
free from foreign matters and dirt.
A. Brushing
B. Drying
C. Sharpening
D. Washing

12. This is to keep tools and equipment in a proper storage to avoid

damage and lost and to be accessible for use.
A. Drying
B. Sharpening
C. Storing
D. Washing

13. Why do drying the tools/equipment necessary before storing?

A. In order not to wipe them one by one.
B. In order to drain the water during washing.
C. To prevent tools and equipment from rust that can damage them.
D. To kill the germs that might contaminate the tools and equipment.

14. It is used to cover battery terminals in order to avoid corrosion.

A. Lubricant
B. Oil
C. Petroleum jelly
D. Water

15. Is it true that cleaning, maintaining and storing tools/equipment is every

workers responsibility?
A. No, it is the nursery manager’s responsibility.
B. Yes, because the workers are paid to do the job.
C. No, there is a certain person assigned to do the job.
D. Yes, the safety in using them is everyone’s responsibility.

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REVIEW DRILL
Direction: List three (3) nursery tools that you have known and give their
uses.
Nursery Tools Uses
1.
2.
3.

Cleaning, Maintaining and Storing

Nursery Tools and Equipment
Tools and equipment are one of the important things needed in
running a nursery. Without them, nursery works will become hard and tedious.
It is a must that a nursery worker will acquire the technical know-how in
cleaning, maintaining and storing tools and equipment after every use to
prolong their usability.
As an Agricultural Crop Production student, you need to have this
knowledge and skill for you to properly help care and maintain the tools and
equipment you will be using in the nursery.

LEARNING ACTIVITY:

Activity 1: Mind the Task!

Direction: Read the given scenario and answer the preceding activity.

Juan is a freshman AFA student. He was tasks to clean and store the trowels
that they used during bagging of seedlings. Help him to do the following
procedures by arranging them from 1-7.

____ Apply detergent following its application procedures.

____ Remove plant debris, soil and residues.
____ Dry the tools.
____ Inspect the tools and equipment for physical damage.
____ Store the tools to its respective storage area
____ Rinse tools and equipment with safe water.
____ Inspect tools for any missed dirt, soil and residues, then clean them
again if there is any.

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ANALYSIS

Think of it!

Direction:
Share your insights on the following questions. Your answer will be
rated based on the rubrics below:
5 4 3 2 1
Cited evidence, Cited some Cited some Most parts of the Did not
explained, and evidence, some evidence, most answer do not explain or
expanded idea/s parts of the parts of the have evidence expand the
beyond simply answer are left answer are left from the text and answer.
answering the unexplained. unexplained. are left
question. unexplained.

1. Why do we need to inspect tools and equipment for damages before

storing?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

2. In what way does taking good care of the tools and equipment help in
reducing cost of procurement?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

3. Is drying the tools necessary before storing them? Why?

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

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ABSTRACTION

CLEANING, MAINTAINING AND STORING TOOLS AND

EQUIPMENT

Cleaning and maintaining nursery tools and equipment is one of the

important tasks in a nursery work. Just like plants and materials in the
nursery, tools and equipment must be also taken care of. When managed
properly, cost for purchasing new tools and equipment will be lessen. In order
to maintain the usability of nursery tools and equipment, reading the manual
or instructions provided by the manufacturer is the very first step you can do.
Labels in the packaging may contain regular servicing and maintenance
procedures that help prolong their life so that you won’t have to replace them
frequently.
The following procedures will help the nursery workers in cleaning and
storing the used tools and equipment in the nursery.
1. Remove plant debris, soil and residues of any kind in the used
tools and equipment. One can use a brush, cloth or water if
necessary.
2. Inspect the tools and equipment for physical damage which can
lead injury and accident. If there is any, repair them immediately.
3. Do an inspection with the tools and equipment for any missed dirt,
soil and residues, then clean them again if there is any.
4. Follow label instructions when disinfection chemicals are used. In
applying cleaning materials such as detergent and/or disinfection
chemicals do make sure that no spots are missed.
5. Rinse tools and equipment with safe water. Use a clean wet towel
and follow the same procedures for cleaning if there are parts of the
equipment that cannot be rinsed with water.
6. Dry the tools and equipment before storing.
7. Store the tools and equipment properly in their respective storage
area after drying them.
Looking after tools is very important. Keeping them in good condition
makes them easier and safer to use.
The following are some of the important reminders in cleaning,
maintaining and storing tools and equipment:
a. Metals. Painting and regular coating with oil can prevent
metals from rusting. Clean and wipe the metal part of a tool
and equipment with an oil rag after every use.

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 b. Sharpening. Keep tools sharp. This will lessen the effort and
strain while using them.
c. Washing. Wash tools and keep it dry before storage. Keeping
them clean can minimize the tools from having moving parts
size. The spread of pests and diseases caused by using
uncleaned tools may also be prevented.
d. Storing. Tools are less likely to be damaged, stolen and lost
when properly stored. Accidents and injuries caused by
unattended tools and equipment will be also prevented.

Make sure that the tools are free from foreign objects and dirt for it
may lessen the efficiency and safety when using them. Check for the
damaged parts and replace them promptly. Moving parts must be well
lubricated and applied with oil to prevent them from rusting. Oils must also be
applied at regular intervals following manufacturer’s recommendation.
Battery terminals must be kept free from corrosion and cover them with
a smear of petroleum jelly. Check regularly for the battery level and all
connections should be kept tight.
Cutting tools and sharp edges must be sharpen properly. Tools with
that have loose nuts, bolts and screws must be check and tighten properly.

CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING

Exercise 1: Match it in!
Direction: Match the problems encountered when using tools from column A
with the correct maintenance procedure to be applied in column B.

Column A Column B

___ 1.Cutting tools A. Cover with the smear of petroleum

jelly
___ 2.Rusted metal B. Keep it tighten
___ 3.Loose bolts and screws C. Dry them before storing
___ 4.Battery terminals D. Sharpen them always.
___ 5.Washed tools E. Apply with oil

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APPLICATION
Slogan Making!
Direction: Think of a Slogan on the proper cleaning and storing of nursery
tools and equipment. Do it in a long size bond paper. Your output
will be rated based on the given criteria below:

Relevance Rhyme Presentation Neatness Total

60% 20% 10% 10% 100%

ENRICHMENT
Jumbled Letter Puzzle!
Direction: Rearrange the jumbled letters below to get a word or group of
words that is related to tools and equipment cleaning, storage and
maintenance.
1. LBIAURCNT __________________
2. RIEAPR __________________
3. SNRPIEHANG __________________
4. WHIANSG __________________
5. DNYRIG __________________

POST TEST
Directions:
Choose and write the letter of the best answer on the blank
provided before the number.

1. Which of the following group of nursery tools need regular sharpening?

A. Shovels and spades
B. Digging bars and hoe
C. Trowels and hand forks
D. Knives and pruning shears

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2. Why is there a need to repair immediately damaged parts of the tools
and equipment?
A. To minimize the cost of repair
B. To prevent contamination from spreading
C. To eliminate the parts of the tools and equipment
D. To prevent future accident in using the tools and equipment
3. The following are safety measures in cleaning the nursery tools and
equipment, EXCEPT:
A. Keep all cutting edges properly sharpened.
B. Make sure that the moving parts are well lubricated.
C. Dispose tool/ equipment when parts of it are damaged.
D. Ensure that worn and damage parts are replaced promptly.

4. What will you do with the loose nuts, bolts and screws of a certain
tool/equipment?
A. Immediately buy a new tool/ equipment.
B. Replace the loose nuts, bolts and screws.
C. Tighten any loose nuts, bolts and screws.
D. Do not use the tool/equipment with loose nuts, bolts and screws.

5. This is regularly done to tools and equipment with sharp edges.

A. Brushing
B. Drying
C. Sharpening
D. Washing

6. It is done after every use of nursery tools to make sure that they are free
from foreign matters and dirt.
A. Brushing
B. Drying
C. Sharpening
D. Washing

7. This is to keep tools and equipment in a proper storage to avoid damage

and lost and to be accessible for use.
A. Drying
B. Sharpening
C. Storing
D. Washing

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8. Why do drying the tools/equipment necessary before storing?
A. In order not to wipe them one by one.
B. In order to drain the water during washing.
C. To prevent tools and equipment from rust that can damage them.
D. To kill the germs that might contaminate the tools and equipment.

9. It is used to cover battery terminals in order to avoid corrosion.

A. Lubricant
B. Oil
C. Petroleum jelly
D. Water

10. Is it true that cleaning, maintaining and storing tools/equipment is every

workers responsibility?
A. No, it is the nursery manager’s responsibility.
B. Yes, because the workers are paid to do the job.
C. No, there is a certain person assigned to do the job.
D. Yes, the safety in using them is everyone’s responsibility.

11. Sharp tools can be hazardous when not keep properly. To avoid accident,
which of the following is the best way to keep sharp tools in the nursery?
A. Keep them in the highest area.
B. Put them in holster if possible.
C. Wrap them with cloth and keep them beside the plant.
D. Put it under the potting materials so that no one could see them.

12. Mang Raul is currently keeping the pruning shear he used when he
noticed the rust in it. What will Mang Raul do before storing the tool?
A. Apply oil on it.
B. Keep it at once.
C. Brush it with paint.
D. Wrap it with cloth before storing.

13. It is the where company guidelines and procedures in the

tools/equipment care/maintenance are written.
A. Manual
B. Flyer
C. Placards
D. Poster

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14. Which of the following is NOT a good practice in managing nursery
tools and equipment?
A. Keep the tools sharpened.
B. Wash nursery tools after using.
C. Apply oil to metal tools and equipment.
D. Store tools and equipment without drying.

15. This kind of tools usually get rusts if not manage properly.
A. Plastics
B. Metals
C. Rubbers
D. Teflon

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References:

Goodspeed, Jerry L.; Sagers, Larry A.; and Hatch, Duane, "Horticulture Fact
Sheets" (1989). Archived Gardening Publications. Paper 1.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_histgarden/1

JESUS B. NAZARENO, MDM; RODOLFO C. SAJORDA. “Technology &

Livelihood Education – Grade 9 Agricultural Crop Production” Learner’s
Material First Edition, 2013 http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/lmagricrop-nc1

https://www.cmac.com.au/blog/ways-improve-nursery-workplace-safety-
equipment-handling

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Answer Key

Pretest Post Test REVIEW DRILL

1. A
1. D Nursery Tools Uses
2. A
2. D 1. Hand Use to mix soil media
3. A
3. C trowel
4. D
4. C 2. Pruning Use to cut/prune plant parts
5. B 5. C shear
6. D 6. D 3. Grafting Use to cut root stock and scion in
7. D 7. C knife grafting
8. C 8. C
9. C 9. C
10. C 10. D Students’ answer may vary
11. D 11. A
12. C 12. A
13. C 13. A
14. C 14. D
15. D 15. B
16.
LEARNING ACTIVITY: Mind the Task!

4 Apply detergent following its application procedures.

1 Remove plant debris, soil and residues.

6 Dry the tools.

2 Inspect the tools and equipment for physical damage.

7 Store the tools to its respective storage area

5 Rinse tools and equipment with safe water.

3 Inspect tools for any missed dirt, soil and residues, then clean them again if there is
any.

ANALYSIS

Possible Answers:

1. We need to check tools and equipment for damages before storing to repair
the damaged part right away. This is to avoid future accident in using damage
tools and equipment.

2. The shelf life of the tools and equipment is prolonged when cared and
managed properly thus lessen the cost of procurement of new tools and
equipment.

3. Yes, because drying the tools and equipment before storing prevent rust in
damaging them.

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Exercise 1: Match it in!

Column A Column B

D 1.Cutting tools A. Cover with the smear of petroleum jelly

E 2.Rusted metal B. Keep it tighten

B 3.Loose bolts and screws C. Dry them before storing

A 4.Battery terminals D. Sharpen them always.

C 5.Washed tools E. Apply with oil

ENRICHMENT

Jumbled Letter Puzzle!

1. LUBRICANT

2. REPAIR

3. SHARPENING

4. WASHING

5. DRYING

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