Government of Pakistan

National Vocational and Technical Training Commission

Prime Minister’s Hunarmand Pakistan Program

"Skills for All"

Course Contents / Lesson Plan

Course Title: Mushroom cultivation
Duration: 3 Months
 Revised Edition
Trainer Name

Course Title
Mushroom cultivation
Objectives and Employable skills and hands-on practice for Mushroom cultivation
Expectations

 This course offers a broad, cross-disciplinary learning experience for

students looking to pursue careers in mushroom production. The trainee
will be able to
 categorize different varieties of fungi which are commonly eaten
 Regulate the techniques used in the culture of edible mushrooms
 Describe the harvesting of a mushroom crop
 Explain the post-harvest treatment of a mushroom crop
 Explain marketing strategies for mushrooms

.
In this course, students are introduced to key aspects of different types of fungi
edible and non-edible, from research/strategy, creative brief development,
campaign development to teamwork, presentation and content creation so that
they can enter the mushroom market as strong candidates for beginner to
intermediate level design jobs.

Main Expectations:
In short, the course under reference should be delivered by professional
instructors in such a robust hands-on manner that the trainees are comfortably
able to employ their skills for earning money (through wage/self-employment)
at its conclusion.
This course thus clearly goes beyond the domain of the traditional training
practices in vogue and underscores an expectation that a market-centric
approach will be adopted as the main driving force while delivering it. The
instructors should therefore be experienced enough to be able to identify the
training needs for the possible market roles available out there. Moreover, they
should also know the strengths and weaknesses of each trainee to prepare
them for such market roles during/after the training.

i. Specially designed practical tasks to be performed by the trainees have

been included in the Annexure-I to this document. The record of all
tasks performed individually or in groups must be preserved by the
management of the training Institute clearly labeling name, trade,
session, etc. so that these are ready to be physically inspected/verified
through monitoring visits from time to time. The weekly distribution of
tasks has also been indicated in the weekly lesson plan given in this
document.
ii. To materialize the main expectations, a special module on Job Search
& Entrepreneurial Skills has been included in the latter part of this
course (5th & 6th month) through which, the trainees will be made aware

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 of the Job search techniques in the local as well as international job
markets (Gulf countries). Awareness around the visa process and
immigration laws of the most favored labor destination countries also
form a part of this module. Moreover, the trainees would also be
encouraged to venture into self-employment and exposed to the main
requirements in this regard. It is also expected that a sense of civic
duties/roles and responsibilities will also be inculcated in the trainees to
make them responsible citizens of the country.
iii. A module on Work Place Ethics has also been included to highlight the
importance of good and positive behavior in the workplace in the line
with the best practices elsewhere in the world. An outline of such
qualities has been given in the Appendix to this document. Its
importance should be conveyed in a format that is attractive and
interesting for the trainees such as through PPT slides +short video
documentaries. Needless to say, that if the training provider puts his
heart and soul into these otherwise non-technical components, the
image of the Pakistani workforce would undergo a positive
transformation in the local as well as international job markets.
To maintain interest and motivation of the trainees throughout the course,
modern techniques such as:
• Motivational Lectures
• Success Stories
• Case Studies
These techniques would be employed as an additional training tool wherever
possible (these are explained in the subsequent section on Training
Methodology).
Lastly, evaluation of the competencies acquired by the trainees will be done
objectively at various stages of the training and a proper record of the same
will be maintained. Suffice to say that for such evaluations, practical tasks
would be designed by the training providers to gauge the problem-solving
abilities of the trainees.

(i) Motivational Lectures

The proposed methodology for the training under reference employs
motivation as a tool. Hence besides the purely technical content, a trainer is
required to include elements of motivation in his/her lecture. To inspire the
trainees to utilize the training opportunity to the full and strive towards
professional excellence. Motivational lectures may also include general topics
such as the importance of moral values and civic role & responsibilities as a
Pakistani. A motivational lecture should be delivered with enough zeal to
produce a deep impact on the trainees. It may comprise of the following:

 Clear Purpose to convey the message to trainees effectively.

 Personal Story to quote as an example to follow.
 Trainees Fit so that the situation is actionable by trainees and not
represent a just idealism.
 Ending Points to persuade the trainees on changing themselves.

A good motivational lecture should help drive creativity, curiosity, and spark
the desire needed for trainees to want to learn more.
The impact of a successful motivational strategy is amongst others commonly

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 visible in increased class participation ratios. It increases the trainees’
willingness to be engaged on the practical tasks for a longer time without
boredom and loss of interest because they can see in their mind's eye where
their hard work would take them in short (1-3 years); medium (3 -10 years) and
long term (more than 10 years).

As this tool is expected that the training providers would make arrangements
for regular well planned motivational lectures as part of a coordinated strategy
interspersed throughout the training period as suggested in the weekly lesson
plans in this document.
Course-related motivational lectures online link is available in Annexure-II.

(ii) Success Stories

Another effective way of motivating the trainees is using Success Stories. Its
inclusion in the weekly lesson plan at regular intervals has been recommended
till the end of the training.
A success story may be disseminated orally, through a presentation, or using
a video/documentary of someone that has risen to fortune, acclaim, or brilliant
achievement. A success story shows how a person achieved his goal through
hard work, dedication, and devotion. An inspiring success story contains
compelling and significant facts articulated clearly and easily comprehendible
words. Moreover, it is helpful if it is assumed that the reader/listener knows
nothing of what is being revealed. The optimum impact is created when the
story is revealed in the form of: -
 Directly in person (At least 2-3 cases must be arranged by the training
institute)
 Through an audio/ videotaped message (2-3 high-quality videos must
be arranged by the training institute)
It is expected that the training provider would collect relevant high-quality
success stories for inclusion in the training as suggested in the weekly lesson
plan given in this document.
Suggestive structure and sequence of a sample success story and its various
shapes can be seen in Annexure III.

(iii) Case Studies

Where a situation allows, case studies can also be presented to the trainees to
widen their understanding of the real-life specific problem/situation and to
explore the solutions.
In simple terms, the case study method of teaching uses a real-life case
example/a typical case to demonstrate a phenomenon in action and explain
theoretical as well as practical aspects of the knowledge related to the same. It
is an effective way to help the trainees comprehend in depth both the
theoretical and practical aspects of the complex phenomenon in depth with
ease. Case teaching can also stimulate the trainees to participate in
discussions and thereby boost their confidence. It also makes the classroom
atmosphere interesting thus maintaining the trainee interest in training till the
end of the course.
Depending on suitability to the trade, the weekly lesson plan in this document
may suggest case studies be presented to the trainees. The trainer may adopt
a PowerPoint presentation or video format for such case studies whichever is
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 deemed suitable but only those cases must be selected that are relevant and
of a learning value.
The Trainees should be required and supervised to carefully analyze the
cases.
For this purpose, they must be encouraged to inquire and collect specific
information/data, actively participate in the discussions, and intended solutions
to the problem/situation.
Case studies can be implemented in the following ways: -
i. A good quality trade-specific documentary (At least 2-3
documentaries must be arranged by the training institute)

ii. Health &Safety case studies (2 cases regarding safety and

industrial accidents must be arranged by the training institute)

iii. Field visits (At least one visit to a trade-specific major industry/
site must be arranged by the training institute)
Entry-level of
trainees Matric (Science)

Learning By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Outcomes of
the course  Identify the fruiting stage and apply the life cycle
 culture needs of many mushrooms to the garden landscape
environmental niches.
 Knows the most important kinds of substrata for mushroom cultivation
 Learns the media preparation from agricultural wastes
 Able to understand the different management methods effecting the
mushroom production
 Harvesting of mushroom for effective marketing

Course The total duration of the course: 3 months ( Weeks)

Execution Plan Class hours: 4 hours per day
Theory: 20%
Practical: 80%
Weekly hours: 20 hours per week
Total contact hours: 240hours
Companies 1. PHA
offering jobs in 2. Plant Protection Department
the respective 3. SG Allied Business Ltd
trade

Job Mushroom cultivation is the production and the maintenance of different edible
Opportunities species of fungi, most preferably consumed in Pakistan by humans. In
Pakistan button mushroom and oyster mushroom are mostly consumed. The
foremost aim of this course is to promote self-employment. The course

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 components comprise of theory and practical components covering
important topics such as spawn production, cultivation of button
mushroom, oyster mushroom, paddy straw mushroom, milky
mushroom and other medicinal mushrooms of economic importance,
management of insect pest and diseases of mushroom, value addition,
entrepreneurial skills and health and safety at workplace etc.
1. Mushroom grower
2. Mushroom culture technician
3. Mushroom farm supervisor
4. Farm sales manager
5. Mushroom harvester

No of Students 25
Learning Place Classroom / Lab
Instructional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oOo6Y6yf84
Resources mushroom farming in Pakistan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYT-nCd_MK8
mushroom production in home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPt8nlTkPDo
Pakistan Agriculture Forum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzHeQnf4NnU
mushroom types -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvvctp3aqA0
growing button mushroom

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 MODULES

Scheduled Module Title Learning Units Remarks

Weeks

Week 1 Introduction to  Motivational Lecture (For further detail Home

mushroom please see Page No: 3& 4) Assignment
 Course Introduction
 Job market  Task 1
 Course Applications  Task 2
 Institute/work ethics  Task 3
 Introduction to mushroom
 Species of mushroom Details
may be
 Life history of mushroom
seen at
 Products from mushroom
Annexur
e-I

Week 2  Mushroom  Success stories (For further detail

culture. please see Page No: 3& 4)
 Task 4
Students are introduced to:
 Options for obtaining spawn Details
 Identification of edible mushroom may be
 Steps in growing edible mushroom seen at
species Annexur
e-I
 Growing of media


Week 3 Compost  Motivational Lecture (For further detail

formulation please see Page No: 3& 4)
 Task 5
. Students are introduced to use the
various tool in Toolbar:
 Understanding soil and compost , Details
components and characteristics may be
 Acidity and alkalinity seen at
 Making compost for mushroom Annexur
 Different composition of compost e-I
 Moisture level in compost
 Cultivation of any edible mushroom

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good site (https://www.coolfreecv.com or
relevant)
 Add Personal Information
 Add Educational details
 Add Experience/Portfolio
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  Add contact details/profile links

Week 4 Spawn production  Success stories (For further detail
and spawning . please see Page No: 3& 4)
 Task 6
Students are introduced to learn how to;  1st
 Finding spawn supplies Monthly
 Obtaining required quantities of Test
spawn Details
 Spawn production ( cotton waste may be
method) seen at
 Storage of spawn Annexur
e-I
 Problems with spawn handling
 Biotic and abiotic conditions for
spawn production
Week 5 Making and  Motivational Lecture (For further detail
casing beds please see Page No: 3& 4)
Students are introduced to:  Task 7
 Growing methods ( caves, bags, houses Details
outdoor, troughs etc.) may be
 Casing ;biological process , seen at
characteristics of biological process Annexur
,procedure e-I
 Techniques; spawning case , ruffling ,
scratching

Week 6 Mid Term

Week 7 Growing  Success stories (For further detail
conditions of please see Page No: 3& 4)  Task 8
mushroom
:
 Fungi nutrition Details
 Casing to harvest may be
 Growing indoors seen at
 Growing outdoor Annexur
 Environment control, equipment to e-I
measure and control the environment

Week 8 Factors influence  Motivational Lecture (For further

on fungal growth detail please see Page No: 3& 4)  Task 9

 Effects of Moisture
Details
may be
 Effects of temperature seen at
Annexur
 Effects of humidity e-I
 Effects of air currents
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  Effects of temperature
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(at least two gigs) Step 2: Professional Info
and Upwork Step 3: Linked Accounts
 Step 4: Account Security
Week 9 Pests and  Success stories (For further detail
diseases please see Page No: 3& 4)  Task 10
 Overview of pest, diseases and  Task 11
environmental disorders
2nd
 Review of bacterial and fungus
Monthly
diseases and their control .
Test
 review of insect pests , mites ,
nematodes and their control Details
 weed molds may be
 safe natural sprays seen at
 identification of pest and disease Annexur
e-I

Week 10 Harvesting ,  Motivational Lecture (For further detail

storing and using please see Page No: 3& 4)
mushroom
Students are introduced to:
 Harvesting buttons, cups and flats on  Task 12
button mushroom
 Fruiting patterns of mushrooms Details
 Cold storage of mushrooms may be
 Freezing mushrooms seen at
 Drying mushrooms Annexur
 Canning mushrooms e-I
 Controlled atmosphere storage .

Week 11 Marketing of  Success stories ( For further detail

mushrooms and please see Page No: 3& 4)
special assignment
 Task 13
.  Market analysis of mushrooms
 Processing of mushroom
 Production and marketing of Details
edible mushroom may be
 Strategies to boost mushroom seen at
sales Annexur
How to search  Browse the following website and e-I
and apply for jobs create an account on each website
in at least two  Bayt.com – The Middle East
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 labor marketplace Leading Job Site
countries (KSA,  Monster Gulf – The
UAE, etc.) International Job Portal
 Gulf Talent – Jobs in Dubai and
the Middle East
 Find the handy ‘search’ option at the
top of your homepage to search for
the jobs that best suit your skills.
 Select the job type from the first ‘Job
Type’ drop-down menu, next, select
the location from the second drop-
down menu.
 Enter any keywords you want to use
to find suitable job vacancies.
 On the results page you can search
for part-time jobs only, full-time jobs
only, employers only, or agencies
only. Tick the boxes as appropriate to
your search.
 Search for jobs by:
 Company
 Category
 Location
 All jobs
 Agency
 Industry
Week 12 Final term

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 Annexure-I:

Tasks For Certificate in Mushroom cultivation

Task
Task Description Week
No.
Search Top
Search any three E commerce sites and list down the
Pakistani
1. top 5 profiles related to mushroom grower.
mushroom
grower
Prepare a career path related to your course and also Week 1
Find the career
2. highlight the emerging trends in the local as well as
path
international market
Generate a report on Institute work ethics and
3. Work Ethics
professionalism related to your course
Prepare  Visit to mushroom field
mushroom  Collect suitable spores Week-2
4. culture.  Prepare growing media

5. Preparation of
compost
 Calculate the carbon to nitrogen ratio in soil
 Check the PH of soil Week 3
 Check the moisture level
 Cultivate the mushroom

6. Preparatory  Prepare medium for fungus growth

steps of  Incorporate fungus spores
spawning  Extract spawn Week 4

7. How to prepare  Get your spawn and substrate.

casing beds?  Prepare the substrate. First, chop the straw
into short pieces.
Week 5
 Pack the plastic bags.
 Incubation

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 Week 6
Mid term
8. Manage growth  Select suitable site according to growth of fungi
conditions of  Check availability of water
mushrooms  Ensure proper sanitization
 Ensure availability of proper ventilation
 Maintain controlled conditions
Week 7
9. Collection of edible  Select the suitable species
mushrooms.  Select suitable time due to sensitiveness of
mushrooms
 Select suitable vehicle
 Ensure proper shade
 Provide proper ventilation
 Make proper casing in jars
10. Check the apiary • timely check apiary
during dearth period  Check water source
 Check feed Week 8
 Maintain records
.
11. Find out any 5 • Visit mushroom crop
diseases of • Diagnose from the symptoms
mushrooms . • Enlist any 5 diseases Week 9
12. Find out any 5 pests • Visit mushroom crop
of mushrooms • Diagnose from the symptoms
• Enlist any 5 pests of mushrooms
13. Harvest mushroom • Visit mushroom crop
• Select suitable equipment for mushroom
cultivation
• Harvest it properly Week 10
• Store in bags and jars

14. Market mushroom • Visit mushroom market

products. • Understand the mushroom market strategy Week 11
(local and international markets)
• Enlist your products
• Gain effective market share.
Final term Week 12

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 Annexure-II:

Mushroom cultivation

What is E commerce and how you can make money online - BBCURDU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jCJN3Ff0kA

What Is the Role of Good Manners in the Workplace? By Qasim Ali Shah | In Urdu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi6Xn7yKIlQ

Hisham Sarwar Motivational Story | Pakistani Freelancer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHm_BH7xAXk

21 Years Old Pakistani Fiverr Millionaire | 25-35 Lakhs a Month Income | Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WrmYYhr7S0

Success Story of a 23-Year-Old SEO Expert | How This Business Works | Urdu Hindi
Punjabi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIQ0CWgszI0

Failure to Millionaire - How to Make Money Online | Fiverr Superhero Aaliyaan Success
Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1hocXWSpus

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Annexure-II
SUGGESTIVE FORMAT AND SEQUENCE ORDER OF MOTIVATIONAL
LECTURE.
Mentor
Mentors are provided an observation checklist form to evaluate and share their observational
feedback on how students within each team engage and collaborate in a learning environment.
The checklist is provided at two different points: Once towards the end of the course. The
checklists are an opportunity for mentors to share their unique perspective on group dynamics
based on various team activities, gameplay sessions, pitch preparation, and other sessions, giving
insights on the nature of communication and teamwork taking place and how both learning
outcomes and the student experience can be improved in the future.

Session- 1 (Communication):
Please find below an overview of the activities taking place Session plan that will support your
delivery and an overview of this session’s activity.

Session- 1 OVERVIEW
Aims and Objectives:
 To introduce the communication skills and how it will work
 Get to know mentor and team - build rapport and develop a strong sense of a
team
 Provide an introduction to communication skills
 Team to collaborate on an activity sheet developing their communication,
teamwork, and problem-solving
 Gain an understanding of participants’ own communication skills rating at the
start of the program

Activity: Participant Time Teacher Time Mentor Time

Intro Attend and
contribute to the
scheduled.
Understand good
communication
skills and how it
works.
Understand what
good
communication
skills mean
Understand what
skills are important
for good
communication
skills
Key learning Resources: Enterprise skills
outcomes: developed:
 Understand the  Podium  Communication
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 communication  Projector  Self Confidence
skills and how it  Computer  Teamwork
works.  Flip Chart
 Understand what  Marker
communication
skills mean
 Understand what
skills are
important for
communication
skills

Schedule Mentor Should do

Welcome: Short welcome and ask the Mentor to introduce
5 min him/herself.
Provide a brief welcome to the qualification for the class.
Note for Instructor: Throughout this session, please
monitor the session to ensure nothing inappropriate is
being happened.
Icebreaker: Start your session by delivering an icebreaker, this will
10 min enable you and your team to start to build rapport and
create a team presentation for the tasks ahead.
The icebreaker below should work well at introductions
and encouraging communication, but feel free to use
others if you think they are more appropriate. It is
important to encourage young people to get to know
each other and build strong team links during the first
hour; this will help to increase their motivation and
communication throughout the sessions.
Introduction & Provide a brief introduction of the qualification to the
Onboarding: class and play the “Onboarding Video or Presentation”.
20mins In your introduction cover the following:
1. Explanation of the program and structure. (Kamyab
jawan Program)
2. How you will use your communication skills in your
professional life.
3. Key contacts and key information – e.g., role of
teacher, mentor, and SEED. Policies and procedures
(user agreements and “contact us” section). Everyone to
go to the Group Rules tab at the top of their screen,
read out the rules, and ask everyone to verbally agree.
Ensure that the consequences are clear for using the
platform outside of hours. (9am-8pm)
4. What is up next for the next 2 weeks ahead so young
people know what to expect (see pages 5-7 for an
overview of the challenge). Allow young people to ask
any questions about the session topic.
Team Activity Planning: MENTOR: Explain to the whole team that you will now
30 minutes be planning how to collaborate for the first and second
collaborative Team Activities that will take place outside
of the session. There will not be another session until
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 the next session so this step is required because
communicating and making decisions outside of a
session requires a different strategy that must be
agreed upon so that everyone knows what they are
doing for this activity and how.
 “IDENTIFY ENTREPRENEURS” TEAM
ACTIVITY
 “BRAINSTORMING SOCIAL PROBLEMS” TEAM
ACTIVITY”
As a team, collaborate on a creative brainstorm on
social problems in your community. Vote on the areas
you feel most passionate about as a team, then write
down what change you would like to see happen.
Make sure the teams have the opportunity to talk about
how they want to work as a team through the activities
e.g., when they want to complete the activities, how to
communicate, the role of the project manager, etc.
Make sure you allocate each young person a specific
week that they are the project manager for the weekly
activities and make a note of this.
Type up notes for their strategy if this is helpful - it can
be included underneath the Team Contract.

Session Close: MENTOR: Close the session with the opportunity for
5 minutes anyone to ask any remaining questions.
Instructor:
Facilitate the wrap-up of the session. A quick reminder
of what is coming up next and when the next session
will be.

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MOTIVATIONAL LECTURES LINKS.

TOPIC SPEAKER LINK

How to Face Qasim Ali Shah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrQte08Ml90
Problems in
Life
Just Control Qasim Ali Shah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzFs__yJt-w
Your
Emotions
How to Qasim Ali Shah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhHAQEGehKc
Communicate
Effectively
Your Tony Robbins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fS3rj6eIFg
ATTITUDE is Les Brown
Everything David Goggins
Jocko Willink
Wayne Dyer
Eckart Tolle
Control Your Jim Rohn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chn86sH0O5U
EMOTIONS Les Brown
TD Jakes
Tony Robbins
Defeat Fear, Shaykh Atif https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s10dzfbozd4
Build Ahmed
Confidence
Wisdom of Learn Kurooji https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEU7V5rJTtw
the Eagle
The Power of Titan Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8LJ5X2ejqU
ATTITUDE
STOP Arnold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzSBrJmXqdg
WASTING Schwarzenegger
TIME
Risk of Denzel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbnzAVRZ9Xc
Success Washington

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 Annexure-III
SUCCESS STORY

S. No Key Information Detail/Description

1. Self & Family background Basit, who lives in Narowal , is an example of how hard
work and perseverance can reap rich rewards when
bidding for projects of rearing.
The mushroom cultivation manager exclusively on an
online E commerce platform and has earned, on
average, US$10,000 per month for the past several
months by the selling of edible mushrooms. But this isn’t
a story of overnight success – Basit has had to work
hard to differentiate himself and stay true to his goal.

It was a full year later, in June 2019, when Basit finally

decided to jump in. He signed up for one of the
numerous sites that connect landowners with people or
companies that have small projects, like spawn
preparation and its management .He had already
started a small business to help pay for his college
education, so he was nervous and apprehensive about
the decision. “I gave myself two or three months at
most. If I didn’t succeed, then I would go back to
running the business as it was showing potential,” he
says.
If at first, you don’t succeed, try try again

2. How he came on board Certification in mushroom cultivation from STEPS

NAVTTC Training/ or got (NAVTTC partner institute)
trained through any other
source

3. Post-training activities Basit area of expertise is in managing edible fungi

species. In his first month, he pitched mostly for
projects centered around mushroom production. But it
wasn’t so simple. In the first few weeks, he didn’t hear
back from even a single client, despite pitching for
dozens of projects.

“I needed to understand what worked, so I read blogs,

participated in forums, and analyzed profiles of
successful beekeepers. It was an uphill struggle, but I
didn’t want to give up,” he explains.

Basit says he understands why clients would be

apprehensive giving projects to untested mushroom

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 growers. They have hundreds of options to choose
from, he explains, and to give a project to someone with
no experience requires a strong leap of faith.

A slow stream of projects started to come Basit’s way.

Within a few months, he was landing an average of a
hundred projects every month, with a large number of
repeat clients. He also expanded the range of his
professional services, branching out from logo design to
business cards, banners, Facebook cover pages,
letterheads, and stationery.

But he’s had to face his fair share of challenges too.

The shoddy state of internet infrastructure in his city,
Narowal, threatened to derail his mushroom production
career. “Sometimes I haven’t had connectivity for two
days straight,” he explains. “That’s unthinkable for
someone who makes his livelihood on the internet.”

4. Message to others Take the training opportunity seriously

Impose self-discipline and ensure regularity
(under training) Make Hard work pays in the end so be always ready for
the same.

Note: Success story is a source of motivation for the trainees and can be presented in several
ways/forms in a NAVTTC skill development course as under: -

1. To call a passed out successful trainee of the institute. He will narrate his success story to
the trainees in his own words and meet trainees as well.
2. To see and listen to a recorded video/clip (5 to 7 minutes) showing a successful trainee
Audio-video recording that has to cover the above-mentioned points. *
3. The teacher displays the picture of a successful trainee (name, trade, institute,
organization, job, earning, etc.) and narrates his/her story in the teacher’s own motivational
words.

* The online success stories of renowned professional can also be obtained from Annex-II

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 Annexure-IV:
Workplace/Institute Ethics Guide

Work ethic is a standard of conduct and values for job performance. The modern definition of what
constitutes good work ethics often varies. Different businesses have different expectations. Work
ethic is a belief that hard work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue, or
value to strengthen character and individual abilities. It is a set of values-centered on the
importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.

The following ten work ethics are defined as essential for student success:

1. Attendance:
Be at work every day possible, plan your absences don’t abuse leave time. Be punctual
every day.
2. Character:
Honesty is the single most important factor having a direct bearing on the final success of
an individual, corporation, or product. Complete assigned tasks correctly and promptly.
Look to improve your skills.
3. Team Work:
The ability to get along with others including those you don’t necessarily like. The ability to
carry your weight and help others who are struggling. Recognize when to speak up with an
idea and when to compromise by blend ideas together.
4. Appearance:
Dress for success set your best foot forward, personal hygiene, good manner, remember
that the first impression of who you are can last a lifetime
5. Attitude:
Listen to suggestions and be positive, accept responsibility. If you make a mistake, admit it.
Values workplace safety rules and precautions for personal and co-worker safety. Avoids
unnecessary risks. Willing to learn new processes, systems, and procedures in light of
changing responsibilities.
6. Productivity:
Do the work correctly, quality and timelines are prized. Get along with fellows, cooperation
is the key to productivity. Help out whenever asked, do extra without being asked. Take
pride in your work, do things the best your know-how. Eagerly focuses energy on
accomplishing tasks, also referred to as demonstrating ownership. Takes pride in work.

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 7. Organizational Skills:
Make an effort to improve, learn ways to better yourself. Time management; utilize time and
resources to get the most out of both. Take an appropriate approach to social interactions
at work. Maintains focus on work responsibilities.
8. Communication:
Written communication, being able to correctly write reports and memos.
Verbal communications, being able to communicate one on one or to a group.
9. Cooperation:
Follow institute rules and regulations, learn and follow expectations. Get along with fellows,
cooperation is the key to productivity. Able to welcome and adapt to changing work
situations and the application of new or different skills.
10. Respect:
Work hard, work to the best of your ability. Carry out orders, do what’s asked the first time.
Show respect, accept, and acknowledge an individual’s talents and knowledge. Respect’s
diversity in the workplace, including showing due respect for different perspectives,
opinions, and suggestions.

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