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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Advanced Diploma in Animal Production

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
119522	Advanced Diploma in Animal Production
ORIGINATOR
University of Mpumalanga
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Advanced Diploma	Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Primary Agriculture
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Not Applicable	NQF Level 07	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered		SAQA 0910/22	2022-08-04	2025-08-04
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-08-04		2029-08-04

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
The continuously changing livestock production environment is faced with climate change and the development of different adaptation strategies and new technologies. The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Animal Production is to provide learners with a proper understanding, knowledge, and skills in animal production. The qualification will equip the learners with investigative and research skills needed to solve current production problems in the industry. It will further deepen their understanding of the main aspects of Animal Production, and the associated business management and advisory skills needed by these practitioners.

The qualification provides a sound base for those learners aspiring for advanced training in specialised areas of Animal Science. The qualification will provide specialised vocational preparation for a career in animal production and the management of animal production systems. It will prepare learners for postgraduate study through the deepening of their knowledge and understanding of theories, methodologies, and practices in animal production science. This qualification is therefore specifically aimed at learners who wish to further their career in agriculture in general and particularly in animal production as an important field of economic activity and those who wish to improve their formal qualifications to support their experience and knowledge and expand on their competencies. The design of the qualification is such that its focus on the management of animal production systems includes modules on strategic management, principles and practices of management, business management and entrepreneurship, and animal production as well as modules on biostatistics and research design and analysis, basic sciences of microbiology and biochemistry, animal physiology including nutrition and reproduction, and animal behaviour.

Upon completion of the qualification, qualifying learners will be able to:

Apply advanced knowledge of key terms, concepts, principles, insights and current issues in animal production management and animal science.

Assess, evaluate, integrate, and apply such knowledge to address complex and multidisciplinary issues in animal production.

Identify suitable methods for data collection and justify those methods; investigate the sources of and validate data; and evaluate its suitability for building, sustaining, and defending arguments about animal production systems.

Deal with complex agricultural and socio-economic problems in familiar and unfamiliar animal production settings, identify solutions and evaluate those solutions in the light of the understanding that problem-solving is context-bound and does not happen in isolation.

Identify and apply ethical rules and conduct in practice within a South African animal production context and take decisions and act ethically with integrity and accountability for their work, decisions, and actions.

Undertake independent desk top research and show the ability to analyse and synthesise information with a view to making recommendations to address issues in an animal production setting.

Communicate own ideas in writing and verbally, to both scientific and non-scientific audiences using logically structured argumentation, appropriate discourse, suitable audio-visual tools, and technology, as well as appropriate referencing conventions.

Manage their own learning and demonstrate the attributes of self-directed and life-long learners as well as intellectual autonomy.

Work in a group as a member or leader, and take full responsibility for own work, and where applicable, that of fellow learners, as well as accountability for own actions and where necessary, those of fellow learners.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution has an approved Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy applicable to equivalent qualifications for admission into the qualification. RPL will be applied to accommodate applicants who qualify. RPL thus provides alternative access and admission to qualifications, as well as advancement within qualifications. RPL may be applied for access, credits from modules and credits for or towards the qualification.

RPL for access:

Learners who do not meet the minimum entrance requirements or the required qualification that is at the same NQF level as the qualification required for admission may be considered for admission through RPL.

To be considered for admission in the qualification based on RPL, applicants should provide evidence in the form of a portfolio that demonstrates that they have acquired the relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies through formal, non-formal and/or informal learning to cope with the qualification expectations should they be allowed entrance into the qualification.

RPL for exemption of modules

Learners may apply for RPL to be exempted from modules that form part of the qualification. For a learner to be exempted from a module, the learner needs to provide sufficient evidence in the form of a portfolio that demonstrates that competency was achieved for the learning outcomes that are equivalent to the learning outcomes of the module.

RPL for credit:

Learners may also apply for RPL for credit for or towards the qualification, in which they must provide evidence in the form of a portfolio that demonstrates prior learning through formal, non-formal and/or informal learning to obtain credits towards the qualification.

Credit shall be appropriate to the context in which it is awarded and accepted.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

Diploma in Animal Production, NQF Level 6.
Or

Diploma in Agriculture Animal Production, NQF Level 6.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 7 totalling 120 Credits.

The qualification comprises two separate streams each with eight modules. Learners will select one of the streams and then take each of the eight modules in that stream.

Stream A:
Compulsory Modules, Level 5,120 Credits:

Strategic Management for Animal Production, 15 Credits.

Principles and Practices of Management for Development, 15 Credits.

Livestock Extension Practice, 15 Credits.

Livestock Business Management and Entrepreneurship, 15 Credits.

Advanced Animal Health, 15 Credits.

Advanced Pig and Poultry Production, 15 Credits.

Advanced Small Ruminant Production, 15 Credits.

Advanced Large Ruminant Production, 15 Credits.

OR
Stream B:
Compulsory Modules, Level 5,120 Credits:

Biostatistics, 15 Credits.

Microbiology, 15 Credits.

Biochemistry Principles, 15 Credits.

Applied Animal Nutrition, 15 Credits.

Advanced Animal Breeding and Genetics, 15 Credits.

Physiology of Animal Reproduction and Growth, 15 Credits.

Animal Research: Design and Analysis, 15 Credits.

Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics, 15 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of key terms, concepts, theories, principles, and practices principles, insights and current issues in animal production management and animal science.
2. Assess, evaluate, integrate, and apply knowledge to address complex problems and multidisciplinary issues in animal production.
3. Demonstrate an understanding that knowledge is contested, and that farming and non-farming community members may understand the natural world and agriculture that is different to that of scientists and reflect this understanding in the way multiple views and perspectives are considered and integrated with addressing agricultural-related and recognized problem-solving.
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify suitable methods for data collection, and to justify those methods, investigate the sources of and validate data; and evaluate its suitability for building, sustaining, and defending arguments about animal production systems.
5. Demonstrate an ability to deal with complex agricultural and socio-economic problems in familiar and unfamiliar animal production settings, identify solutions and evaluate those solutions in the light of the understanding that problem-solving is context-bound and does not happen in isolation.
6. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of professional ethics in animal production and identify and apply ethical rules and conduct in practice within a South African context. Take decisions and act ethically with integrity and accountability for their work, decisions, and actions.
7. Undertake independent desktop research and show the ability to analyse and synthesise information with a view to making recommendations to address issues in an animal production setting.
8. Communicate own ideas in writing and verbally, to both scientific and non-scientific audiences using logically structured argumentation, appropriate discourse, suitable audio-visual tools, and technology, as well as appropriate referencing conventions.
9. Manage learning and demonstrate the attributes of self-directed and lifelong learners as well as intellectual autonomy.
10. Work in a group as a member or leader, and take full responsibility for own work, and where applicable, that of fellow learners, as well as accountability for her/his own actions and where necessary, those of fellow learners.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Evaluate and apply relevant philosophies and research paradigms in written and oral presentations.

Critically review and apply relevant theories, scientific principles of biochemistry, genetics, reproduction, nutrition, physiology, and environment, procedures and livestock extension practices, research methodologies, principles of Management for Development, and techniques in animal production and how these areas integrate into affecting animal production.

Examine and discuss current issues in animal production with reference to current literature.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Solve complex issues in familiar and unfamiliar animal production case studies.

Address multidisciplinary problems in animal production, from a range of disciplines and manage tensions from different perspectives.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Discuss the contextualised case studies within the field of animal production and provide insight into the various aspects and nuances within the field.

Investigate methods of enquiry and their suitability in animal production to solve animal production-related problems by acquiring new knowledge and integrating previous knowledge.

Collect, synthesise, and critically evaluate new information and research data on any chosen animal production topic.

Apply data collection procedures to include the voice of all stakeholders.

Successfully incorporate the views of all stakeholders to address agricultural problems and research questions.

Apply perspectives from different disciplines including Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS), and are successfully brought together, and creative tensions managed such that multiple voices are heard.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

Identify a valid research question after reviewing relevant literature sources and pose it in a coherent yet succinct manner.

Review various methodologies that could be used to address the research question and validate the use, or not, thereof to solve the problem.

Recommend and justify familiar and unfamiliar examples and apply a range of approaches to data analysis.

Access, critically evaluate and include information from a wide range of sources in the research paper and all assignments.

Review and analyse existing knowledge in the field of animal production.

Analyse contradictory information, and alternative viewpoints and reach a balanced conclusion.

Apply appropriate reference techniques to published work and include a critical assessment of the validity of the source and of the work.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

Apply advanced knowledge and skills to solve complex problems in animal production.

Analyse and apply systems thinking approach and communicate formally to address complex agricultural questions.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

Correctly identify ethical issues and discuss ways to address them in a range of familiar and unfamiliar animal production contexts.

Analyse and discuss a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts, animal health and welfare issues in terms of best practice and national legislation.

Apply ethical issues and seek approval if necessary.

Evaluate the professional and ethical values and approaches to justify decisions and actions within the animal production environment with reference to the scope of practice.

Explore principles and practices of ethical accountability in animal production by evaluating animal production ethics to take responsibility for internal standards of individual and group conduct.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

Undertake independent desktop research in specialised fields of animal production and demonstrate in research reports that result from mini projects.

Present project question and scope.

Conduct a comprehensive literature review using a range of information sources to support the project.

Develop a project plan to include timeframes and budget, goals, targets, and indicators.

Identify and apply appropriate methods which may include statistical methods, where a range of methods are considered, and the appropriate ones are chosen.

Collect and analyse data using available information gathered in the literature review.

Formulate and justify recommendations and fully support data.

Compile a research report without plagiarism in a prescribed format appropriate for the discipline.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

Communicate the research project/ desktop studies to both professional and lay audiences using appropriate language and technology.

Present verbal and written arguments in a convincing manner.

Communicate clearly complex concepts, ideas, and theories.

Present the research paper and all assignments in the approved style and adhere to norms for academic scientific writing.

Apply accurately and consistently the standard referencing style in the research report.

Present clearly the statistical results in the research paper.

Communicate clearly using scholarly discourse and discipline-specific conventions.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

Discuss the role of animal production role in applied sciences to highlight that problem solving is not based on knowledge alone but on the relationship between physical, economic, and cultural environment and knowledge.

Identify and develop appropriate information-gathering processes in animal production to access and manage the information.

Identify and evaluate self-directed learning needs to facilitate the learning process through individuals taking responsibility for what occurs.

Select, manage, assess, and pursue learning activities by the individual learner at any given time or place.

Identify collaborative learning processes to facilitate the responsibility of learners to work together in peer groups to build knowledge and improve the whole process of learning by discussing solutions to problems, reading and lectures.

Submit all assignments on time.

Critically review and successfully incorporate feedback into iterative drafts of work.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

Allocate and assume responsibilities within the group in group work.

Successfully plan, execute, and complete group assignments and research within the prescribed time frame.

Explore responsibilities for acquiring information and evaluating resources to justify decisions and actions within the animal production environment through practice, reading, lectures, and communication with industries and peers.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
Integrated Assessment in the qualification provides an opportunity for learners to show that they can integrate concepts, ideas, and actions across this qualification to achieve competence that is grounded and coherent with the purpose of this qualification. Integrated assessment will show how already demonstrated competence in individual areas can be linked and applied for the achievement of a holistic outcome as described in the Exit Level Outcomes.

Integrated Assessment will judge the quality of the observable performance, and the quality of the reasoning that lies behind it. Assessments tools will encourage learners to give an account of the thinking and decision-making that underpin their demonstrated performance. Assessment of student learning in the qualification has been standardised as far as is possible within the theory modules and is both formative and summative. Integrated assessment in this qualification allows the learners to demonstrate applied competence and uses a range of formative and summative assessment methods.

Formative Assessment
Learners will be provided with a minimum of four formative assessment activities per module and the feedback will be used by the learners to improve their learning. In this developmental approach to assessment, assessment tasks will be provided regularly and will be closely aligned with the learning outcomes of each module; comprehensive feedback is provided to help learners learn, and opportunities are provided for learners to demonstrate that their learning has developed or progressed. Through this, learners are empowered in the assessment process and are assisted to monitor their own learning. Formative assessment includes but is not limited to:

Assignments.

Practical reports.

Assessment of practical skills.

Case studies.

Summative Assessment
The extent to which learners have achieved the outcomes of the theory modules will be assessed at the end of each module in a single formal examination. Tests, quizzes, assignments, oral presentations, written reports, and exams will be used to assess the theoretical knowledge of the learners. For each module, the final module mark is the weighted average of Formative Assessment 60% and Summative Assessment 40%. To pass the Advanced Diploma, learners must pass each module with a final mark of 50% or greater.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The Advanced Diploma in Animal Production is not a common nomenclature on the international education and training scene. However, there are a few related "Advanced Diploma" programs that serve the function of enabling learners to vertically articulate from a Diploma qualification. Academically, the Advanced Diploma is most similar to the third year of a degree. Thus, there is some value in looking at how third-year curricula are structured in qualifications akin to the South African (SA) qualification. The SA qualification has been compared to a few related qualifications offered by the following international countries.

Country: Australia
Institution: University of New England (UNE),
Qualification Title: Bachelor of Agriculture.
Duration Three years
Credits: 144 credit points

Similarities:
The UNE qualification is comparable to the SA qualification in the following criteria.

Entry Requirements.
Candidates must hold an approved qualification from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation under the Articulation Program. Approved Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation qualifications are:

Diploma of Agriculture, which is similar to the entry requirement for the SA qualification.

Purpose:
The University of New England (UNE) and South African (SA) qualifications seek to produce graduates who have a practical agricultural production focus underpinned by science. Through close links with industry application and mandatory work integrated learning, graduates have a solid base for applying scientific knowledge and practical skills to the management of agricultural systems, be they plant, soil or animal. Learners can provide clear and accurate descriptions and analyses of agricultural science problems from both a local and global perspective.

Graduates qualified from both UNE and SA qualifications may pursue career opportunities within the agricultural industry that could include:

Broadacre agronomy.

Intensive and extensive animal production.

Soil science.

Agricultural consultancy.

Breeding and genetics.

Agribusiness.

Farm management

Teaching and education.

Exit Level Outcomes:
Upon the completion of both the UNE and SA qualifications, qualifying learners will be able to:

Demonstrate a coherent understanding of agriculture by articulating its role and the major biophysical, economic, environmental, social and policy drivers that underpin agricultural practice and development for producers, processors and consumers that are contestable and testable by further inquiry.

Exhibit depth and breadth of agricultural knowledge by demonstrating well-developed knowledge in agricultural production.

Critically analyse and solve agricultural problems by gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources, designing, and planning an investigation, selecting, and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools to investigate and collect, accurately record, interpret and draw conclusions from data.

Be an effective two-way communicator of agriculture through verbal, written and visual communication of scientific results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes and using a variety of modes; and

Be accountable for their own learning and scientific work by being independent and self-directed learners; working effectively, responsibly, ethically, culturally appropriately, and safely in the handling of animals, chemicals, and biological materials; and demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to their disciplinary area and personally practising ethical conduct.

Articulation:

Both UNE and SA qualifications articulate to cognate post-graduate qualifications. Eligible graduates may apply to complete the Bachelor of Science with Honours in an area relevant to Animal Science and/or Agronomy.

Qualification structure:
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level, at least 36 credit points at 300-level and not more than 12 credit points at 400-level. The UNE qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules.

Compulsory Modules, 60 Credits.

Fundamentals of Agriculture, 6 Credits.

Agricultural Plants: Adaptation,6 Credits.

Sustainable Agricultural Systems, 6 Credits.

Animal Production Systems and Products, 6 Credits.

Introduction to Biology: Cells and Life, 6 Credits.

Organisms to Ecosystems, 6 Credits.

Introduction to Breeding and Genetics, 6 Credits.

Soil Science, 6 Credits.

Introduction to Statistical Modelling, 6 Credits.

Elective Modules.

Agricultural Sustainability, 24 Credits.

Agricultural Technology, 24 Credits.

Business, 24 Credits.

Climate Resilience, 24 Credits.

Cotton Production, 24 Credits.

Genetics, 24 Credits.

Livestock Production, 24 Credits.

Plant Production, 24 Credits

Sheep and Wool, 24 Credits.

Differences:
There are slight differences between the UNE and SA qualifications in the following criteria.
Duration: The UNE qualification is offered over three years of full-time study whereas the SA qualification is offered over a period of one-year full-time study.
Credits:
The UNE qualification has a total of 144 credit points whereas the SA qualification has a minimum of 120 credits.

The University of New England (UNE) qualification has compulsory and elective modules whereas the South African qualification has compulsory modules and no electives.

The UNE qualification offers more elective modules using 12 X 6 credit modules whereas the SA qualification uses a prescribed curriculum comprising 8 x 15 credits modules per stream.

The focus of the UNE qualification is primarily technical production, and the elective choices allow it to gravitate to fundamental sciences, whereas the SA qualification is made-up of Stream A which is biased towards strategic management, entrepreneurship, and advanced production approaches in a livestock production context. On the other hand, Stream B of the SA qualification is biased towards the academic progression of the student, inculcating theoretical statistical and life science concepts that are crucial for postgraduate pursuits.

Country: United Kingdom.
Institution: Animal, ACS Distance Learning
Qualification Title: Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Animal Husbandry.
Duration: Two years.

Purpose:
The ACS Distance Learning and the South African qualifications provide detailed studies in farm management and animal husbandry. With practical elements to modules, projects, and a wide selection of options to enable you to tailor the qualification to your areas of specific interest, learners are provided with the opportunity to gain their own unique qualification to help them further their career options.

Both the UK and SA qualifications provide training for people wishing to work in animal production at:

Technician or management level in positions such as a farm manager.

Technical representatives.

Trainers.

Agricultural Consultants.

Qualification structure:
The Advanced Diploma in Agriculture - Animal Husbandry consists of:

Seven (7) core modules,

Seven (7) stream modules, and

Eleven (11) elective modules.
Learners study a total of 24 modules plus the Workshop I module relating to work experience or industry meetings. It is a flexible qualification that enables learners to focus on areas of animal husbandry that are of particular interest to them. Modules available include Animal Husbandry, Animal Breeding, Animal Behaviour, Aquaculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Organic Farming, Horse Care, Poultry, Pigs, Permaculture, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, and Pasture Management.

Compulsory Modules:

Animal Biology (Animal Husbandry I).

Farm Management.

Research Project I.

Workplace Health and Safety.

Workshop I.

Pasture Management.

Research Project II.

Stream Modules:

Animal Health Care.

Soil Management (Agriculture).

Animal Feed & Nutrition (Animal Husbandry III).

Animal Health (Animal Husbandry II).

Sustainable Agriculture.

Agricultural Marketing.

Breeding Animals.

Elective Modules (Select 11 of the following 22 modules).

Biochemistry I (Animal).

Business Studies.

Horse Management I.

Instructional Skills.

Machinery and Equipment (Engineering I).

Animal Behaviour.

Beef Cattle Management.

Calf Rearing.

Dairy Cattle Management.

Engineering Applications (Engineering II).

Equine Behaviour.

Fish Farming and Aquaculture.

Goat Husbandry.

Horse Management II.

Irrigation (Agricultural).

Permaculture Systems.

Pig Husbandry.

Poultry Husbandry.

Workshop II.

Agronomy.

Horse Breeding.

Horse Management III.

Similarities:

Both qualifications have similar Exit Level Outcomes.

Assessment:
Assessment is based on a combination of completing all assignments and sitting for a final short one-and-a-half-hour exam.

Differences:

The United Kingdom (UK) qualification is offered over two years of study whereas the SA qualification is offered over a period of one-year full-time study.

The UK qualification is studied by distance learning and is available at any time whereas the SA qualification is offered full-time and no distance learning.

The UK qualification has both compulsory and elective modules while the South African qualification has compulsory modules and no electives.

Country: United States of America.
Institution: University of Arizona.
Qualification Title: Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences (Industry-Business/Production and Science Pre-Professional Emphasis),
Duration: Four years full time.

Purpose:
The Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences with an Animal Industry emphasis takes an interdisciplinary approach to educating learners on how business and animal science pair in industries such as dairy production, food safety, research, and marketing and to apply their studies to address real-world challenges in the animal industry and agribusiness. Coursework includes business law and accounting and marketing principles, as well as science-based classes such as microbiology and physiology. The Animal Industry emphasis enables learners to tailor the degree to their interests by allowing them five major elective courses in the following areas: Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Agricultural and Resource Economics, and Molecular and Cellular Biology. Faculty and mentors associated with the program challenge learners.

Exit Level Outcomes:

Broad-based understanding of biological principles and develop the ability to incorporate the use of these principles into animal management systems.

An understanding of business/economic principles and their application to food animal production systems.

Ability to critically evaluate industry and management issues.

Problem-solving and leadership skills that enhance professional success.

Demonstrate effective oral and written expression.

Demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Understand the economic concepts and utilize the analytic tools used in agribusiness.

Animal Science prepares learners for a variety of career paths:

Animal production and management.

Food processing.

Animal feed, environmental and health industries.

Communication and service organizations.

Research.

Education and public service.

Qualification structure:
The University of Arizona (UA) qualification degree also works on an average of 30 hours per week. The industry-Business/Production option at the University of Arizona allows the learner to focus on livestock production, agribusiness, and management, just like the Stream A of the SA qualification. The Stream B of the SA qualification aligns with the Science Pre-professional emphasis at the University of Arizona, which pairs core animal science classes with science-intensive courses, such as biochemistry, microbiology, and biostatistics. This emphasis is a great choice for learners preparing to pursue a graduate-level degree, or for careers in science and research-related fields. As such, the SA qualification is a balanced program that provides distinct options to holders of National Diplomas in Animal Production.

The following modules are comparable to the SA qualification:
Third Year

Agribusiness Economics and Management, 3 Credits.

Physiology of Reproduction Lecture, 3 Credits.

Physiology of Reproduction Lab 1, Credits.

Applied Animal Nutrition, 3 Credits.

Legal Environment of Business, 3 Credits.

Animal Science Animal Industry Emphasis Elective, 3 Credits.

Principles of Animal Genetics Systems, 3 Credits.

Human Resource Management, 3 Credits.

Professional Development in Animal Agriculture, 1 Credit.

Principles of Livestock Health Management, 3 Credits.

Beef Resource Management or Environmental Physiology, 3 Credits.

Fourth Year

Food Safety and Microbiology Lecture, 3 Credits.

Food Safety and Microbiology Lab, 1 Credit.

Financial Strategies and Management, 3 Credits.

Communications, 3 Credits.

Animal Science Animal Industry Emphasis Elective, 3 Credits.

Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections, 3 Credits.

Meat Animal Composition, 3 Credits.

Animal Science Animal Industry Emphasis Elective, 3 Credits.

Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections, 3 Credits.

Intro to Financial Accounting, 3 Credits.

Differences:
The UA qualification is offered over four years of study while the SA qualification takes one-year of full-time study.

The UA qualification focuses more on core animal sciences courses, such as nutrition, anatomy, and physiology, with a sampling of classes in agriculture economics, agriculture marketing, business management, communications, leadership, and personal development. with the balance allocated to general electives.

Conclusion:
This qualification compares with these qualifications favourably in terms of outcomes that focus on developing learners with an understanding of the need to develop measures to deal with the ever-changing world in agriculture. Qualifications from other countries were found to be relevant to this one but they were at different levels to be compared.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation:

Advanced Diploma in Animal Sciences, NQF Level 7.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Production, NQF Level 7.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science, NQF Level 7.

Vertical Articulation:

Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture Animal Production, NQF Level 8.

Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science, NQF Level 8.

Bachelor of Institutional Agriculture Honours: Animal Production Management, NQF Level 8.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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