PURPOSE
Purpose of this Qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare the qualifying learner to practice as a farmer in the farming field of the farmer’s choice, be it agronomy, horticulture, animal husbandry or a combination of any of the mentioned fields.
COURSE CONTENT
Modules and Courses
Module 1: Mathematical Literacy
- Analyse cultural products and processes as representations of shape, space and time
- Describe and represent objects and the environment in terms of shape, space, time and motion
- Critically analyse how mathematics is used in social, political and economic relations
- Demonstrate an understanding of and use the numbering system
- Use maps to access and communicate information concerning routes, location and direction
- Working with numbers in various contexts
Module 2: Communication
- Engage with aesthetic, effective, cultural and social values in texts
- Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn (revised)
- Read and respond to a range of text types. Show a critical awareness of language usage
- Use appropriate communication skills, conventions and structures for specific purposes and situations
Module 3: Farming Principles
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role and impact of technology in society
- Demonstrate an understanding of agricultural production management practices in relation to the socio-economic environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and biological environment and its relationship to sustainable crop production
- Show, explain, discuss and analyse the relationship between society and natural environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of soil preparation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cultivation of soil and the control of weeds
Module 4: Agricultural Business
- Demonstrate an understanding of contracts and their sources
- Demonstrate an understanding of how scientific skills and knowledge could contribute to sustainable use of resources
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of supply and demand, and the concept: production. Discuss development, utilisation, and management of human and natural resources. Operate in a team
Module 5: Health and Safety Principles
- Demonstrate skills that relate to a safe and secure environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS and its implications
- Maintain occupational health and safety
- Demonstrate an understanding of occupational health, safety and environmental legislation relevant to the food or beverage environment
Module 6: Farming Practices
- Erect and maintain wire fencing
- Harvest crops manually
- Irrigate crops to maintain a predetermined moisture content
- Control weeds, pests and plant diseases in an agricultural field using chemicals
- Apply fertiliser manually
- Control nematodes manually using chemicals
- Control weeds manually
DELIVERY
Duration: 12 Months
Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
ENTRY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Grade 10
Computer Literacy
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
Possible careers on completion
Qualifying learners could follow a career in:
- Farmer
- Farm Supervisor
- Farm Team Leader
Exit level Outcomes
- On achieving this qualification, the learner will be able to:
- Communicate effectively. Problem-solve within the farming sector
- Utilise effective practical skills in farming
- Effectively show competence in farming at NQF level 1. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Demonstrate understanding of supply and demand, and the concept of production
- Demonstrate understanding of a general business plan and apply it to a selected business idea
- Demonstrate understanding to identify different types of business and their legal implications
- Demonstrate the ability to start and run a business and adapt to a changing business environment
- Effectively identify, analyse and select various business opportunities
- Effectively access, process, use and present information
- Use appropriate communication skills, conventions and structures for specific purpose situations
ACCREDITATION
National Certificate: Farming NQF Level 1
