The learner will engage in supervision and operational activities relevant to Plant Production. Requests and expressions of need for this qualification, coming from the broad, but also specific farming communities forms the basis for the development of this qualification
This qualification will form the basis for learners to extend their learning into more specialized areas of plant- and animal production and provides the basis of the establishment of sustainable farming operations through the inclusion of a wide spectrum of competencies required by farmers in South Africa.
What you’ll learn
- Participate as part of a working team, performing the agricultural processes as applicable to both Plant- and Animal Production in an established and familiar context under general supervision.
- Perform directed activities and take responsibility for the guiding others at lower level within a Mixed Farming context.
- Gain competency in a combination of the sub-fields of Plant and Animal Production as specified under Areas Of Specialization (i.e. Small Stock, Large Stock as well as Vegetables, Fruit Production, Hydroponics, etc.)
- Take responsible decisions within a familiar range based on a sound understanding of the basic principles of agri-business and good agricultural practices, in meeting the set objectives and targets within the broader farm plan which includes the economical application of general resources, agricultural production and technical knowledge and skills, all in Mixed Farming context.
- Carry out familiar procedures in a limited environment and will be able to adhere to the relevant safety, quality, hygiene and technical standards as applicable within the industry.
- Be well positioned to extend learning and practice into other sub-fields such as Plant Production and Animal Production, since such efforts will only require additional learning within the elective scope of other qualifications at this level.
- Be well positioned to progress towards higher levels of Management and Technical production practices as defined by qualifications at the next level.
- Enable learners to actively participate in the Primary Agricultural Sector through the production of quality agricultural products, enhancing the overall agricultural process and gain opportunities to access local, national and international agricultural markets.
- Allow qualifying learners to become economically active in farming practices that will have a direct impact on Local Economic Development through the production of food, the improvement of household food security and access to mainstream agriculture.
- Guide and direct others in terms of the implementation of smaller development projects within Mixed Farming context.
Exit Level Outcomes:
Exit Level Outcomes are divided into five categories of competencies, namely
- Fundamental Competencies
- Agri-Business
- Good Agricultural Practices
- Plant Production
- Animal Production
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