Course Overview

PURPOSE

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

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