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Mixed Farming Systems Qualification

NQF Level 2 | AgriSETA

Mixed Farming

Systems

Advanced qualification focusing on macadamia production and de-husking processes. Gain expertise in broad macadamia cultivation, harvesting, and processing operations.

120

Credits

Months

NQF 2

Level

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Qualification Overview

This qualification provides learners with the opportunity to obtain competence in broad macadamia production and de-husking processes and practices, including harvesting of macadamias, fertilisation and irrigation of orchards, scouting of macadamia orchards, and de-husking of macadamia nuts.

This will provide the learner with opportunities to grow within any of these fields and develop specialized expertise in macadamia cultivation and processing operations.

Learning Modules

Module 1: Mathematical Literacy

• Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life related problems
• Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number system
• Identify, describe, compare, classify, and explore shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional shapes in different contexts
• Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life
• Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems

Module 2: Communication

• Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication
• Interpret and use information from texts
• Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes
• Write texts for a range of communicative contexts

Module 3: Macadamia Production

• Control pest and weeds in tea fields
• Fertilize macadamia orchard
• Hole plant stations for planting macadamia trees
• Irrigate macadamia orchards
• Plant macadamia trees
• Prune macadamia trees
• Peg plant stations for macadamia orchards
• Scout macadamia orchard
• Train or selectively prune macadamia trees

Module 4: Macadamia Harvesting

• Harvest macadamia nuts in husk
• Dehusk the macadamia nut in the husk
• Take in nuts in the husk
• Dispatch kernel

Module 5: Electives

• Perform basic life support and/or first aid procedures in emergencies
• Operate in a team
• Plan and manage time in the workplace
• Maintaining occupational health, safety and general housekeeping

Entry Level Requirements

• Numeracy, Literacy & Communication NQF 1
• Technical skills pertaining to agricultural activities NQF 1

Quick Facts

SETA: AgriSETA

NQF Level: 2

Credits: 120

NLRD ID: 48977

Status: Legacy Extended

Expiry Date: 30-Jun-26

Duration: 12 Months

Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended

Career Opportunities

Macadamia Production Specialist
Orchard Supervisor
Harvesting Coordinator
Processing Plant Operator
Farm Team Leader

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