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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| National Diploma: Agriculture |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 1995 | National Diploma: Agriculture | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Committee of Technikon Principals | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement | HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| National Diploma | Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation | Primary Agriculture | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 360 | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Regular-Provider-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
|
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
SAQA 1034/01 | 2003-07-01 | 2006-06-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2007-06-30 | 2011-06-30 | |||
| 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 is replaced by: |
| Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
| 72551 | National Diploma: Agriculture | Level 6 | Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L6 | 360 | Complete |
| 78612 | National Diploma: Agriculture | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | 360 | Complete |
| 72283 | National Diploma: Agriculture | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | 360 | Complete |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| The purpose of this qualification is to supply the agricultural industry with competent agricultural technicians that can manage agricultural production units effectively, under supervision of an agricultural practitioner, as part of a production team.
The qualifying learner will have exposure and orientation to different agricultural production units and will be competent to manage a production unit under supervision of an agricultural technologist and apply their basic knowledge skills and attitudes towards agricultural production. This qualification forms the foundation of the B Tech: Agriculture. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
OR |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| N |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1.Apply basic entrepreneurial principles as they relate to crop production.
2.Demonstrate systematic understanding of environmental science and its relevance to agricultural production. 3.Manipulate environmental factors to improve productivity. 4.Demonstrate an understanding of the basic mathematics, science, genetics and breeding principles that underpin animal production. 5.Select implement and manage appropriate mechnisation systems. 6.Participate in agricultural extension programs. 7.Formulate basic feeding programs for animal production units. 8.Manage natural resources, especially veld and production of herbage for animals. 9.Manage under supervision, a small stock production unit. 10.Managing, under supervision, a beef production unit. Specified outcomes: 1. Use appropriate economic terminology effectively 2. Plan and manage a basic budget for a production unit 3 Understand the implications of interest rates 4. Understand the implications of inflation 5. Demonstrate and apply the principles of demand and supply 6. Manage productivity of human resources 7. Manage a crop production unit economically 8. Manage a production unit economically 9. Apply knowledge of agricultural marketing 10. Demonstrate knowledge of soils and climate 11. Perform systematic soil surveys 12 Determine soil fertility 13. Understand plant nutrition 14. Apply basic fertilising skills 15. Interpret soil and leaf analyses 16. Calculate the quantity, cost and content of fertilisers 17. Use anatomical terminology effectively 18. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the ectodermal organs 19. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the anatomyand physiology of the muscular system 20. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system 21. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. 22. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the anatomy of the gastroinetestinal system 23. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the urogenital system 24. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of lactation 25. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrinological system 26. Perform basic calculations that underpin animal production 27. Demonstrate knowledge of basic cytology 28. Demonstrate knowledge of animal breeding 29. Demonstrate knowledge of reproduction 30. Operate tractors 31. Utilise appropriate agricultural implements 32. Apply farming mechanisation systems economically 33. Describe the current South African agricultural industry 34. Be aware of the legal aspects affecting and pertaining to agricultural production 35. Participate in an appropriate extension programme 36. Determine farm animals nutritional requirements 37. Understand the digestive process of nutrients 38. Analyse different feed components in terms of nutritional value 39. Apply raw materials 40. Apply nutrients 41. Apply chemical additives 42. Treatment of raw materials 43. Compile licks 44. Formulation of rations 45. Demonstrate knowledge of the natural resources and the importance of veld pastures. 46. Relate soil and its environment to pasture relationships 47. Apply sound ecological and management principles for optimum utilisation of natural pastures 48. Plant the stock and fodder flow to ensure optimum utilisation of the pasture 49. Establish cultivated pastures 50. Describe the current South African small stock industry 51. Distinguish between samll stock breeds 52. Perform functional evaluation of small stock breeds 53. Apply appropriate management programs for specific production systems 54. Apply knowledge of reproduction and breeding 55. Apply animal health control 56. Manage the daily nutrition of small stock 57. Plan a small stock farm 58. Perform classification of wool, pelts and mohair 59. Manage a profitable production unit 60. Apply computers and technology 61. Market products 62. Describe the current South African beef industry 63. Distinguish between different beef breeds 64. Perform functional 65. Distinguish between different beef breeds 66. Perform functional evaluation of beef breeds 67. Apply appropriate management programs for specific production systems 68. Apply knowledge of reproduction and breeding 69. Utilise current handling equipment and facilities 70. Market products 71. Apply animal health control 72. Manage a profitable production unit 73. Plan a beef farm 74. Apply computers and technology 75. Manage the daily nutrition of a beed production unit |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| 1. Knowledge of appropriate economic terminology is demonstrated and applied to agricultural economics
2. Knowledge of budget planning is demonstrated and applied 3. The economic implications of interest rates are applied in the management of a production unit 4. The economic implications of inflation are applied in the management of a production unit 5. Knowledge of the principles of demand and supply is demonstrated 6. Knowledge of workplace organisation is demonstrated 7. Problem solving skills are demonstrated 8. Decision making skills are demonstrated 9. Knowledge of agricultural economics is integrated and applied to marketing of agricultural products 10. Knowledge of the principles for growth is demonstrated 11. Knowledge of the basic concepts and objectives of soil surveys is demonstrated 12. Knowledge of soil is integrated and applied to the supply of nutrients 13. Knowledge of plant anatomy, morphology and basic physiology is demonstrated and applied in terms of plant nutrition 14. Knowledge of the manufacturing packaging of fertilisers is demonstrated 15. Knowledge of fertiliser guidelines is interpreted effectively 16. Quantity is calculated correctly 17. Necessity for anatomical terminology is described. Knowledge of positional terminology is demonstrated 18 Knowledge of the anatomy, functions and basic processes of all appropriate organs is demonstrated 19. Knowledge of the anatomy, functions and basic processes of all appropriate muscles is demonstrated 20. Knowledge of the anatomy, functions and basic processes of blood is demonstrated? Knowledge of the anatomy, functions and basic processes of the cardiovascular system and circulatory system is demonstrated 21. Knowledge of the anatomy, functions and basic processes of the respiratory system is demonstrated 22. Knowledge of the anatomy, functions and basic processes of the gastrointestinal system is demonstrated 23. Knowledge of the anatomy, functions and basic processes of the urogenital system is demonstrated 24. Knowledge of the anatomy, functions and basic processes of the udder is demonstrated 25. Knowledge of the anatomy, functions and basic processes of the endocrinological system is demonstrated 26. Knowledge of appropriate terminology and concepts is demonstrated and applied 27. Knowledge of the cell and its components is demonstrated 28. Knowledge of basic genetics is demonstrated and applied 29. Knowledge of female reproductive anatomy and physiology is demonstrated 30. Knowledge of current terminology is demonstrated 31. Knowledge of current terminology is demonstrated 32. Planning is effective 33. Knowledge of the South African agricultural production industry is demonstrated? Knowledge of the different role players is demonstrated 34. Knowledge of all appropriate current legislation is demonstrated and where qpplicable applied 35. Knowledge of extension terminology is demonstrated and applied 36. Nutritional needs of any farm animal with regard to its appropriate production status are determined 37. Knowledge of the basic digestive anatomy and physiology of different farm animals is applied 38. Fractionation of feeds is performed 39. Knowledge of raw materials is demonstrated 40. Knowledge of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins is demonstrated 41. Knowledge of advantages and disadvantages of chemical additives is demonstrated 42. Knowledge of different treatment methods is demonstrated 43. Knowledge of the efficiency of licks is demonstrated 44. Knowledge of different methods of formulation is demonstrated 45.- Current botanical terminology is understood 46. The origin of soil is understood 47. Veld condition is assessed 48. The animal factor is understood and applied 49. Classification and identification of pasture species are performed 50. An organogram of the small stock industry is compiled 51. The origin, development and utilisation of breeds is understood 52. Selection and breeding criteria for production are applied 53. Knowledge of production systems is demonstrated 54. The factors influencing fertility are understood 55. Knowledge of appropriate diseases and illnesses is demonstrated 56. Knowledge of the different sources of food is demonstrated? Appropriate nutritional requirements of small stock in all the different production phases are correctly fulfilled 57. Knowledge of land use planning is demonstrated. Knowledge of planning and layout is applied 58. Knowledge of the morphology of wool is demonstrated 59. Basic understanding of economic implications on management is demonstrated 60. Appropriate computer literacy is demonstrated 61. Mutton sheep to be marketed are selected correctly 62. An organogram of the beef industry is compiled 63. The origin, development and utilisation of the most important breeds are understood 64. Selection methods and criteria for production are applied according to adaptability and functional efficiency 65. The origin, development and utilisation of the most important breeds are understood 66. Selection methods and critria for production are applied according to adaptability and functional efficiency. 67. Knowledge of production systems is demonstrated 68. Basic dissections of reproductive organs are performed systematically 69. Appropriate equipment is selected Appropriate facilities are planned effectively 70. Knowledge of the beef market is demonstrated and applied Price formation is understood 71. Basic knowledge of appropriate diseases and illnesses is demonstrated 72. Basic knowledge of economic principles is applied 73. Knowledge of land use planning is demonstrated 74. Demonstrate basic computer literacy 75. Knowledge of the different sources of food is demonstrated and applied |
| NOTES |
| While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is s hown in the table above. |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement. |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
| NONE |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |