Agricultural Training Institute

Receiving Officer 10:25 AM, Oct 20, 2021

October 20, 2021

Dear Reginald,

Thank you for your request dated Oct 19, 2021 11:47:22 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for guidelines and standards for agricultural training facility.

We received your request on Oct 19, 2021 11:47:22 AM and will respond on or before Nov 09, 2021 11:47:22 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEEFUSS04MjA2OTMxMTMyMDMM, for request with ticket number #ATI-820693113203.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Decision Maker Director IV 10:09 AM, Oct 21, 2021

October 21, 2021

Dear Reginald Quilloy,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 19, 2021 11:47:22 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for guidelines and standards for agricultural training facility.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved. Here is the information you requested.

Section 16. Resource Capability
Manpower
1. Trainers - must have at least one trainer and fie (5) faculty-on call or resource persons who meet the
following requirements: must possess appropriate education with relevant work experience of at least five
years on the subject matter he/she is handling; must have undergone at least 40 hours of training in
trainers skills/presentation skills and related areas; must be a registered professional in the fields of
extension services he/she wishes to engage in; capable of developing training designs, training modules,
and visual aids and training evaluation tools; and must have effective communication skills, as well as
presentation/facilitating style.
2. Training Management staff - must have at least two support staff that have thorough experience and
adequate competence to deliver training support services (visual aids preparation, training process
documentation, administration and processing of training evaluation, etc.)

Facilities and Equipment
a. Size of the training room and dormitory - the training room and dormitory shall be able to accommodate
a minimum of fifty (50) participants. If the ESP does not own such facilities, it should be able to identify
alternative training venues in the locality having the same facilities.
b. Lighting and ventilation - lighting fixtures shall be so designed to ensure an atmosphere conducive to
training. The training room shall be well ventilated.
c. Restrooms - there shall be separate male and female restrooms with enough supply of water.
d. Classroom Facilities, Equipment - the classroom shall be complete with basic facilities such as chairs and
tables, blackboard/whiteboard, sound system, overhead projector, and electric fans.
e. Workshop/On-the-Job facilities and equipment - depending on the training program/s being offered
there shall be adequate provision for techno demo area, appropriate facilities, and equipment.
f Information Resource Center/Library - a reading room adequately provided with relevant reference
materials, books, journals, magazines, kits, and other materials related to the programs being conducted.
9. Transportation and Communication Facilities - there shall be a standby utility vehicle and available
telephone or mobile phone unit during the conduct of the training.
16.3. Other facilities
The presence of the following shall be an added advantage:
a. Refreshment/dining area - a refreshment/dining area accessible to the trainees;
b. Kiosks or similar facilities with a capacity of 8 to 10 participants for small workshop group discussion.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Dr. Rosana P. Mula at info@e-extension.gov.ph Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Decision Maker Director IV
FOI Receiving Officer