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Introduction
Tapping operations comprise the bulk of the activities in the plantation and
accounts for the biggest chunk of the plantation operation budget in terms of
labor and materials cost. It is therefore imperative that plantation management
should be guided with appropriate data and tools to come out with an ideal
deployment plan in tapping.
Formula: X = L x t
KN
From the above calculation, 215 tappers are needed for a 750-hectares
tappable area, harvesting on a third daily (d/3) frequency. Each tapper is
assigned to tap 550 trees per day and will have to look after three (3) tasks
totalling about 3.47 hectares, tapping on a ½ S, d/3 system.
The same formula shall apply when changes in the tapping frequency, and
tasks size will be made. Similarly, a reduction in the tree stand per hectare
will have a direct bearing on the number of tappers required.
A Tapping Inspector will be hired and trained to take care of tapping quality
inspections and also to provide supervisory functions in coordination with the
Field assistant/supervisor. He/she will be directly responsible for the conduct
of monthly tapping inspections and in the monitoring of individual tapping
performances and skills.
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(The structure excludes replanting and processing. It is assumed that the plantation’s replanting program will be under
a separate department as practiced under the CAP-PBD program. The processing plant is also treated as a separate income
generating enterprise operated /managed either by the cooperative or private group).
The number of Field Maintenance workers required, once the trees come
into production, is estimated to range from one (1) worker to 20 to 40
hectares on flat or rolling terrain. The number of Field Maintenance crew
depends on the specific terrain, tree density and size of the plantation.
Generally, the number of field workers required become fewer as the trees
grow older. For hilly terrain, the estimate is one worker to every sixteen to
forty hectares depending on the mix of ages of trees within the estate.
P L A N T A T IO N M A N A G E R
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F IN A N C E & A D M IN
A c c o u n ta n t (1 )
C a s h ie r ( 1 )
P e r s o n n e l O ff ic e r ( 1 )
S E C U R IT Y M a r k e t in g O f f ic e r ( 1 )
B o o k k e e p e r (1 )
S c t y O ff ic e r ( 1 ) A c c o u n t in g C le r k ( 1 )
S /G u a r d s (2 5 ) P a y r o ll C l e r k ( 1 )
S t o c k C le r k ( 1 )
T o ta l = 2 6 W a re h o u s e m a n (1 )
A s s t. W rh s e m a n ( 1 )
J a n it o r ( 1 )
M A N A G E R F O R P R O D U C T IO N
A N D F IE L D M A IN T E N A N C E ( 1 )
F IE L D /R O A D E N G IN E E R IN G C L IN IC
P R O D U C T IO N
M A IN T E N A N C E
C h ie f M e c h ( 1 )
F ie ld S u p v . ( 1 ) A s s t. M e c h (1 )
F ie ld S u p e r v is o r ( 1 )
D r iv e r s ( 5 ) N u rs e (1 )
In s p e c to r (1 ) C a p a ta z ( 3 ) E le c t r ic ia n ( 1 ) M i d w if e ( 1 )
C a p tz e s + 1 s u b (1 2 ) F ld M a in t . ( 4 0 ) C a rp e n te r (1 )
T a p p e rs (2 1 5 ) ( R D , W e e d c o n t r o l, T r u c k m e n c a p a ta z (1 )
S u b s t it u t e s ( 1 0 ) T ru c k m e n (1 2 )
R o a d M a in te n a n c e ) T ir e m a n o r
s h o p h e lp e r ( 2 )
T o ta l = 2 4 0 T o ta l = 4 4 T o ta l = 2 4 T o ta l = 2
* E x c lu d e s R u b b e r P la n t in g /D e v e lo p m e n t D e p a r t m e n t a n d P r o c e s s in g
3.1.1 Qualifications
2. Ensures:
3. Prepares:
3.2.1 Qualifications
3.3 Position : Two (2) Field Supervisors / Assistant (Tapping and Field
Maintenance)
3.3.1 Qualifications
3.4.1 Qualifications
Has High school education
Has at least 7 years experience in rubber tapping
Is able to carry out instructions and supervise people
Is able to organize a work force
Has the ability to write accurate and concise report
Has the ability to interpret and utilize field data
Exhibits good leadership qualities
3.5.1 Qualifications
Has High school education
Has at least 5 years experience in rubber tapping
Is able to carry out instructions
3.6.1 Qualifications:
The plantation should adopt a strict policy that no untrained tappers may be
employed to tap any live rubber trees in the plantation. All prospective
tappers and applicants must pass the required training program prescribed
for new tappers before they will be allowed to tap.
d. Access Special services of LBP, DLR and other agencies in the provision
special trainings and services.