Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Farming Course

This Course Is Your Pathway to Success:

️ Waste Management: Reduce organic waste in your community
Income Generation: Sell larvae as animal feed and frass as fertilizer
Sustainable Farming: Produce your own protein feed for livestock
Environmental Benefits: Keep environment clean and reduce flies

What You Will Learn:

BSF Biology: Understand the complete life cycle and behavior
Rearing Techniques: Learn how to set up and maintain BSF systems
Waste Recycling: Transform kitchen and farm waste into valuable products
Harvesting Methods: Safely collect, dry, and process larvae
Business Skills: Develop community business models and record keeping

PNGFE CERTIFICATE IN BLACK SOLDIER FLY (BSF) FARMING & ORGANIC RECYCLING

Qualification Level: Community Certificate (EIVE-BSF-C I–II)
Duration: 12 weeks (3 months)
Mode: Practical, Demonstration-Based, Community Project Work
Delivery: Local Trainers + PNGFE Mentor Support
Target Learners: Village farmers, women’s groups, youth leaders, church and NGO participants

PROGRAM AIM

To empower local communities to turn daily organic waste into livestock feed and organic fertilizer using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming.
Learners build, operate, and benefit from a working BSF unit by the end of the program.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Graduates will be able to:

1. Build and manage small BSF systems using local materials.
2. Recycle village food and market waste safely.
3. Produce BSF larvae for animal feed.
4. Make compost or fertilizer (frass) for gardens.
5. Work in small community groups to run BSF micro-enterprises.

EIVE SPINE: “BUILD AND OPERATE A MICRO BSF UNIT”

Phase	Title	Description	Output / Milestone
EIVE-BSF-C I	Building & Rearing	Learners construct their BSF house, collect larvae, and maintain them	BSF unit built and working
EIVE-BSF-C II	Harvesting & Use	Learners harvest larvae, make feed and fertilizer, and sell or share products	Products made and sold/shared

COURSE STRUCTURE

Module	Title	Duration
BSFC101	Introduction to BSF & Waste Recycling	1 week
BSFC102	BSF Life Cycle & Basic Rearing	2 weeks
BSFC103	Building Your BSF House	2 weeks
BSFC104	Feeding & Caring for BSF	2 weeks
BSFC105	Harvesting & Processing Larvae	2 weeks
BSFC106	Making Feed & Fertilizer	2 weeks
BSFC107	Community Business & Project Launch	1 week

MODULE-BY-MODULE OUTLINE (EIVE-ALIGNED)

MODULE BSFC101 — Introduction to BSF & Waste Recycling

1️⃣ Module Overview & Alignment
Introduces the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) and how it helps solve waste problems.
Aligned with EIVE-BSF-C I (Idea and Awareness Phase).

2️⃣ Learning Outcomes

• Explain in simple words what BSF does.
• Recognize BSF larvae and adults.
• Understand how BSF turns waste into useful things.

3️⃣ Complete Manual Scope / Chapter List

1. What is Waste and Why It Matters
2. Good Insects and Bad Insects
3. BSF as a Friend of the Farmer
4. How BSF Helps the Village
5. Keeping the Environment Clean with BSF
6. Success Stories from PNG and Neighbouring Countries

4️⃣ Integration Plan
Learners connect local waste problems with BSF opportunities. They select a waste site (market, kitchen, or farm) for their pilot BSF unit.

5️⃣ Assessment Framework

• Group story or poster: “How BSF Helps My Village” (40%)
• Trainer oral Q&A (30%)
• Participation in class discussion (30%)

6️⃣ Delivery Mode & Learning Activities
Picture-based lessons, group talk, storytelling, and a short field demonstration.

7️⃣ Resource Requirements
Printed photo charts, sample larvae, bucket of organic waste.

8️⃣ Milestone / Competency Evidence
Learners identify BSF correctly and explain its use in their own words.

MODULE BSFC102 — BSF Life Cycle & Basic Rearing

1️⃣ Module Overview & Alignment
Learners discover how BSF grows — from eggs to larvae to flies.
Aligned with EIVE-BSF-C I (Learning to Rear).

2️⃣ Learning Outcomes

• Identify and name the life stages.
• Care for larvae safely in simple containers.
• Keep BSF alive and growing.

3️⃣ Complete Manual Scope / Chapter List

1. BSF Life Stages
2. Where BSF Lays Eggs
3. Hatching and Growing
4. What BSF Likes and Dislikes
5. Controlling Smells and Flies
6. Collecting and Moving Larvae

4️⃣ Integration Plan
Learners collect natural BSF eggs or larvae and start their first rearing box.

5️⃣ Assessment Framework

• Demonstration: Show each life stage (40%)
• Group practical: Caring for larvae (40%)
• Trainer interview (20%)

6️⃣ Delivery Mode & Learning Activities
Hands-on demonstration, observation of real BSF units, and group supervision.

7️⃣ Resource Requirements
Buckets, mesh cloth, egg traps (cardboard), simple feed (waste), gloves.

8️⃣ Milestone / Competency Evidence
Live larvae successfully hatched and growing in container.

MODULE BSFC103 — Building Your BSF House

1️⃣ Overview & Alignment
Learners construct their BSF shelter using local materials.
Aligned with EIVE-BSF-C I (System Setup).

2️⃣ Learning Outcomes

• Build a BSF shelter that keeps flies safe and dry.
• Use bamboo, timber, or drums effectively.
• Work as a group to finish a structure.

3️⃣ Scope / Chapters

1. Choosing a Good Site
2. Tools and Materials
3. Basic Design of BSF House
4. Fly Cage and Larvae Bin Setup
5. Drainage and Shade
6. Community Work for Building

4️⃣ Integration Plan
This becomes the student’s main venture asset — the real BSF house for their project.

5️⃣ Assessment

• Group construction work (70%)
• Trainer inspection (30%)

6️⃣ Delivery Mode
Community build day, mentor demonstration, teamwork.

7️⃣ Resources
Drums, timber, nails, shade cloth, mesh, tools.

8️⃣ Milestone Evidence
Completed BSF house that meets design checklist.

MODULE BSFC104 — Feeding & Caring for BSF

1️⃣ Overview & Alignment
Learners manage daily BSF feeding and hygiene.
Aligned with EIVE-BSF-C I (System Operation).

2️⃣ Learning Outcomes

• Know what food waste is good or bad.
• Keep larvae clean and growing fast.
• Control smell and moisture.

3️⃣ Scope / Chapters

1. What BSF Eats
2. Mixing Waste and Water
3. Checking Moisture
4. Avoiding Plastic and Bad Waste
5. Cleaning the BSF House
6. Handling Waste Safely

4️⃣ Integration Plan
Daily feeding schedule created; waste collected from market or kitchen.

5️⃣ Assessment

• Observation of feeding process (50%)
• Hygiene and safety (30%)
• Group waste log (20%)

6️⃣ Delivery Mode
Practical field training with real waste.

7️⃣ Resources
Buckets, hand tools, gloves, water, feedstock waste.

8️⃣ Milestone Evidence
Consistent daily feeding and larvae growth recorded.

MODULE BSFC105 — Harvesting & Processing Larvae

1️⃣ Overview & Alignment
Learners collect, clean, and preserve BSF larvae.
Aligned with EIVE-BSF-C II (Product Output).

2️⃣ Learning Outcomes

• Identify mature larvae ready to harvest.
• Dry and store larvae safely.
• Weigh and package products.

3️⃣ Scope / Chapters

1. When to Harvest
2. Safe Harvest Tools
3. Drying Methods (Sun, Fire, or Oven)
4. Grinding and Packing
5. Simple Weighing and Storage
6. Hygiene in Handling

4️⃣ Integration Plan
Collected larvae will be used for feed or sale in the next module.

5️⃣ Assessment

• Demonstration: Correct harvesting (60%)
• Dried larvae sample (40%)

6️⃣ Delivery Mode
Field demonstration, supervised harvesting.

7️⃣ Resources
Sieves, basins, scales, drying racks.

8️⃣ Milestone Evidence
First batch of dried larvae produced.

MODULE BSFC106 — Making Feed & Fertilizer

1️⃣ Overview & Alignment
Learners use larvae and BSF frass to make useful farm products.
Aligned with EIVE-BSF-C II (Product Utilization).

2️⃣ Learning Outcomes

• Mix BSF larvae into chicken, pig, or fish feed.
• Collect and use frass for garden fertilizer.
• Store products safely.

3️⃣ Scope / Chapters

1. Simple Feed Recipes
2. Grinding and Mixing
3. Measuring Ingredients
4. Frass Collection and Composting
5. Applying Fertilizer in Gardens
6. Product Safety and Storage

4️⃣ Integration Plan
Feeds and fertilizers tested in village gardens and animal pens.

5️⃣ Assessment

• Feed sample prepared (40%)
• Fertilizer used in demo garden (40%)
• Discussion on results (20%)

6️⃣ Delivery Mode
Practical demonstration, farmer trial plots.

7️⃣ Resources
Mortar/pestle, grinder (if available), feed bowls, garden tools.

8️⃣ Milestone Evidence
Working feed and fertilizer products demonstrated.

MODULE BSFC107 — Community Business & Project Launch

1️⃣ Overview & Alignment
Learners learn how to plan and share their BSF project with others.
Aligned with EIVE-BSF-C II (Enterprise Launch).

2️⃣ Learning Outcomes

• Plan small BSF income project.
• Keep basic records of feed, fertilizer, and sales.
• Present group project to community.

3️⃣ Scope / Chapters

1. Working Together as a Group
2. Keeping Simple Records (Waste In / Product Out)
3. Saving and Sharing Money
4. Promoting BSF in the Community
5. Graduation and Next Steps

4️⃣ Integration Plan
Culminates in the EIVE-BSF-C II final milestone — community showcase.

5️⃣ Assessment

• Group plan presentation (60%)
• Record book inspection (20%)
• Mentor feedback (20%)

6️⃣ Delivery Mode
Small group workshops, oral presentations, and open-day display.

7️⃣ Resources
Charts, notebooks, pens, balance scales.

8️⃣ Milestone Evidence
Community project launched and operational.

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Component	Weight
Group Participation & Attendance	20%
Practical Skills Demonstration	40%
Product or Garden Output	20%
Final Community Project	20%

REQUIRED RESOURCES

Buckets, drums, wood, nails, nets, gloves, water source, weighing scales, grinding tools, picture manuals, mentor/extension support.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

✅ Completion of all modules and milestones
✅ Functioning BSF unit with larvae production
✅ Feed and fertilizer samples produced
✅ Group project presented and validated

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

Graduates will:

• Operate a working BSF recycling system.
• Produce feed and fertilizer from waste.
• Improve sanitation and gardens.
• Generate small income through product sales.
• Be eligible to progress into the PNGFE Diploma in BSF Bio-Conversion Systems.

PNGFE EIVE ALIGNMENT SUMMARY

EIVE Component	Community Adaptation
Venture Ideation	Waste mapping and site selection
Venture Design	Building BSF house
Venture Operation	Feeding and harvesting
Productization	Feed and fertilizer making
Venture Launch	Community project and sales
Portfolio Evidence	Photos, samples, record books
Mentor Integration	Local trainer or extension officer
Graduate Launchpad	Link to Diploma pathway or NGO funding