This Assessment and Training Package is a Competence-Based Education and Training
(CBET) tool and consists of three major parts:
0.1 PART I: The “Occupational Profile” (OP) of an IRISH POTATO FARMER. This
Occupational Profile which was developed by Irish potato Farmers practicing in the
world of work, mirrors the duties and tasks Irish Potato Farmers are expected to
perform in the world of work.
0.2 PART II: “Training Modules” in the form of guidelines to train Irish Potato Farmers
both on the job as well as in training centres (or combinations of both venues of
learning). The Training Modules herein have been developed basing on the
Occupational Profile and hence are directly relevant for employment.
0.3 PART III: “Assessment Instruments” in the form of performance (Practical) and written
(theory) test items that can and should be used to assess whether a person complies
with the requirements of employment as an Irish Potato Farmer. These assessment
instruments were developed jointly by job practitioners (Irish potato Farmer) and
teachers based on the occupational profile and training modules.