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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. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| National Certificate: Farming |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 20287 | National Certificate: Farming | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Primary Agriculture | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| AgriSETA - Agriculture SETA | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| National Certificate | Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation | Primary Agriculture | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 120 | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
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Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 9999/99 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 | |||
| 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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| The purpose of this qualification is to prepare the qualifying learner to practice as a farmer in the farming field of the farmers choice, be it agronomy, horticulture, animal husbandry or a combination of any of the mentioned fields.
This qualification reflects the needs of farming in South Africa both now and in the future: it gibes accessibility and flexibility to the learner and the employed. The level of flexibility reflects the multiple job roles, organisational requirements and changing technological nature of the agricultural industry and at the same time, it allows the individual to work towards a national recognised qualification. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of prior learning
The structure of this unit standard-based qualification makes possible the recognition of prior learning, as its intention is to recognise all relevant skills learners already possess. Learners can achieve par of this qualification or the whole qualification through a process of recognition of prior learning. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| At the completion of this qualification, the learner will be able to:
Communicate effectively. Problem-solve within the farming sector Utilise effectively 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. Successfully implement agricultural practices and technology applicable to an agricultural venture. At the completion of this part of the qualification the learner will be able to: At the completion of this qualification, the learner will be able to: Communicate effectively. Problem-solve within the farming sector Utilise effectively 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. Successfully implement agricultural practices and technology applicable to an agricultural venture. At the completion of this part of the qualification the learner will be able to: |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| The assessment criteria is associated with the outcomes of the qualification in a sense that each unit standard that forms this qualification has assessment criteria. The outcomes reflect further learning and articulation possibilities, given the fact that a learner will be able to move horizontally and vertically from one qualification to the other by adding electives standards and intensifying the core standards. The unit standards are so portably that a learner can exit into other qualifications.
Integrated assessment Integrated assessment at the level of qualification provides an opportunity for learners to show that they are able to integrate concepts, ideas and actions across unit standards to achieve competence that is grounded and coherent in relation to the purpose of the qualification. Integrated assessment must judge the quality of the observable performance, but also the quality of the thinking that lies behind it. Assessment tools must encourage learners to give an account of the thinking and decision-making that underpin their demonstrated performance. Some assessment practices will be of a more practical nature while others will be of a more practical nature while others will be of a more theoretical nature. The ratio between action and interpretation is not fixed, but varies according to the type and level of qualification. A broad range of task-orientated and theoretical assessment tools may be used, with the distinction between practical knowledge and disciplinary knowledge maintained so that each takes its rightful place. In particular assessors should check for: The learner must demonstrate an ability to consider a range of options and make decisions about: Information gathered and reported about farming Their role in running a framing business The legal requirements and parameters within which they operate. The learner must demonstrate an understanding of: Farming responsibly in harmony with nature. Their role in environmental care and responsibility to the community at large. The legal requirements and parameters within which they operate. The learner must demonstrate ability to: Function effectively and safely as a member of a team under difficult environmental conditions. Act ethically and use sound judgement when faced with difficult environmental situations. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| Benchmarking was done against the NQF of New Zealand and the Australian Qualifications Framework. |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| Anyone assessing a learner against these unit standards must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
Any institution offering learning that twill enable achievement of these unit standards or will assess these unit standards must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against these units standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution, which is accredited by the relevant ETQA. |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| Assessors must have proficiency in the subject matter of the discipline or learning area relevant to the standards and qualifications they are responsible for. The assessor should either have the same or higher qualification than the one being assessed. In terms of levels, Primary Agriculture Education training Authority will recommend that an assessor must have qualification of at least one level above the one being assessed.
The assessor must demonstrate the ability to: Understand what forms of assessment re appropriate to their discipline/field and to the NQF level being assessed; Understand the `language` of the field they are assessing, i.e. both the technical terminology as well s the ways of thinking and doing that are required of the to be competent as assessors; Regularly ask learners for feedback on assessment in order to constantly monitor and improve their (assessors`) practice; Know the curriculum and trainers through regular contact and provide trainers with derailed feedback; Take language factors into consideration when conducting assessment, using interpreters; Ensure that learners are clear about what is expected of them; Treat learners with respect and sensitivity; Demonstrate a broad understanding of outcomes-based forms of assessment and the NQF. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| UNIT STANDARDS: |
| ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
| Core | 14443 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role and impact of technology in society | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Core | 13357 | Demonstrate an understanding of agricultural production management practices in relation to the socio-economic environment | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Core | 13995 | Demonstrate an understanding of contracts and their sources | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Core | 14111 | Demonstrate an understanding of how scientific skills and knowledge could contribute to sustainable use of resources | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Core | 13355 | Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and biological environment and its relationship to sustainable crop production | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Core | 13998 | Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of supply and demand, and the concept: production | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Core | 7504 | Demonstrate skills that relate to a safe and secure environment | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Core | 10229 | Discuss development, utilisation and management of human and natural resources | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Core | 13994 | Identify and discuss different types of business and their legal implications | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Core | 14097 | Know, select and use materials, tools and equipment safely for technological purposes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Core | 7489 | Show, explain, discuss and analyse the relationship between society and natural environment | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Core | 8494 | Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS and its implications | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Core | 8493 | Maintain occupational health and safety | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 2 |
| Core | 8420 | Operate in a team | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 7464 | Analyse cultural products and processes as representations of shape, space and time | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Fundamental | 7451 | Collect, analyse, use and communicate numerical data | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Fundamental | 7449 | Critically analyse how mathematics is used in social, political and economic relations | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Fundamental | 14084 | Demonstrate an understanding of and use the numbering system | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 1 |
| Fundamental | 7463 | Describe and represent objects and the environment in terms of shape, space, time and motion | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Fundamental | 7526 | Engage with aesthetic, affective, cultural and social values in texts | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Fundamental | 12471 | Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn (revised) | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 12469 | Read and respond to a range of text types | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 7524 | Show a critical awareness of language usage | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Fundamental | 7530 | Use appropriate communication skills, conventions and structures for specific purposes and situations | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 7461 | Use maps to access and communicate information concerning routes, location and direction | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 1 |
| Fundamental | 7447 | Working with numbers in various contexts | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Elective | 12591 | Administer husbandry practices to farm animals | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 20 |
| Elective | 12556 | Apply fertiliser manually | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Elective | 12587 | Care for farm animals | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 10 |
| Elective | 12564 | Control nematodes manually using chemicals | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 12554 | Control Weeds manually | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Elective | 14444 | Demonstrate an understanding of a general business plan and adapt it to a selected business idea | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 7 |
| Elective | 12581 | Demonstrate an understanding of canopy management | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Elective | 12574 | Demonstrate an understanding of different wine cultivars | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Elective | 12586 | Demonstrate an understanding of diseases, pests and vine abnormalities | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 10006 | Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship and develop entrepreneurial qualities | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Elective | 12578 | Demonstrate an understanding of establishing a vineyard | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Elective | 14356 | Demonstrate an understanding of fruit cultivars | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 14396 | Demonstrate an understanding of grafting vines on a commercial scale | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Elective | 14360 | Demonstrate an understanding of healthy farm animals | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Elective | 14345 | Demonstrate an understanding of propagation of deciduous fruit trees on a commercial scale | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Elective | 12573 | Demonstrate an understanding of selecting the appropriate sites for growing grapes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 12575 | Demonstrate an understanding of soil preparation | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 12583 | Demonstrate an understanding of the cultivation of soil and the control of weed | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Elective | 12584 | Demonstrate an understanding of the nutrient requirements and fertilisation of vines | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Elective | 12579 | Demonstrate an understanding of vine frame development | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Elective | 12582 | Demonstrate an understanding of vine irrigation | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Elective | 12580 | Demonstrate an understanding of vine pruning | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Elective | 10009 | Demonstrate the ability to start and run a business and adapt to a changing business environment | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Elective | 12577 | Erect a trellis system for the growing of vines | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Elective | 12561 | Erect and maintain wire fencing | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Elective | 12593 | Feed farm animals in accordance with a planned diet | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Elective | 14334 | Fertilize Deciduous Fruit Tree Orchards | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 1 |
| Elective | 12588 | Handle and move farm animals | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 10 |
| Elective | 12600 | Harvest cotton manually | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 14335 | Harvest Crops Manually | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 12590 | Harvest of animal products | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 16 |
| Elective | 12585 | Harvest ripe grapes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Elective | 12566 | Harvest sugarcane manually | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 10007 | Identify, analyse and select business opportunities | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Elective | 14395 | Install an underground system in an agricultural field | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 8 |
| Elective | 12565 | Irrigate crops to maintain a predetermined moisture content | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 12597 | Make a crop and cultivar choice for your region | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 12601 | Plant cotton manually | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 12567 | Plant sugarcane manually | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 14354 | Prune deciduous fruit trees | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Elective | 14337 | Set Out and Plant a Deciduous Fruit Orchard | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 8 |
| Elective | 12594 | Understand the process of slaughtering farm animals | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 14374 | Control weeds pests and plant diseases in an agricultural field using chemicals | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
| Elective | 114366 | Demonstrate an understanding of occupational health, safety and environmental legislation relevant to the food or beverage environment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| 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. |
| 1. | Agri Learn |
| 2. | Agri RDA Holdings Pty Ltd |
| 3. | Amos Kgaphamadi Community Organisation |
| 4. | Badiri Training Institute |
| 5. | Badishi Training and Consultants |
| 6. | Better Best Agri Development |
| 7. | Black Tide Services |
| 8. | Brightspark Academy |
| 9. | Coti Projects Pty Ltd |
| 10. | Cotton South Africa |
| 11. | Dieketseng Training Centre (Pty) Ltd |
| 12. | Dzunde Farming Co-operative Limited |
| 13. | Elgin Community College |
| 14. | EMINENCE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
| 15. | Emisa Enterprise |
| 16. | Esperanca Consulting Services |
| 17. | Faithworks Development Consultants ( Pty) Ltd |
| 18. | Gracepoint Agri Academy |
| 19. | Green Enviro and Projects (Pty) LTD |
| 20. | Green Identity (Pty) Ltd |
| 21. | Hot To Go Training College and Services |
| 22. | Ikhaya Lokukhusela NPC |
| 23. | Ikhwezi Drakensburg Rural & Urban Development Chamber |
| 24. | Indalo Agriconsulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
| 25. | K2011145379(South Africa) (Pty) Ltd |
| 26. | KayDee Project Management Cc |
| 27. | Kgalishibe Pty Ltd |
| 28. | Knowledge For Ever |
| 29. | Koue Bokkeveld Training Centre |
| 30. | Lazaro Technologies (Pty) Ltd |
| 31. | Leungo Consulting and Training |
| 32. | Lons Pride |
| 33. | M and M Executive Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd |
| 34. | Malizana Projects CC |
| 35. | Malwande Business Schl |
| 36. | Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre |
| 37. | Masikila Training Solution (Pty) LTd |
| 38. | Matiti Training Institute Pty Ltd |
| 39. | Megro Learning |
| 40. | Mhlonhlorhi Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
| 41. | Millenium Skills (Pty )Ltd |
| 42. | Mo Pro Solution |
| 43. | Modirisiwa Projects (Pty) Ltd |
| 44. | Montshepetsa Bosui Farming & Training Cnt |
| 45. | Mponeng Projects Pty Ltd |
| 46. | MRT CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
| 47. | Mthonyama Development Enterprise & Agriculture |
| 48. | Mulivhuwa Holdings |
| 49. | Mzansi Agricultural College |
| 50. | Mzansi Farming Pty Ltd |
| 51. | Nandzu Trade and General Projects |
| 52. | NC COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS |
| 53. | Ndikhondinani Skills Development |
| 54. | New Heights 1082 Pty Ltd |
| 55. | Nico Evirocare West Control (Pty) Ltd |
| 56. | Nyankwavi Investment CC. |
| 57. | Omiya Training and Projects |
| 58. | OPHIR Business Enterprise |
| 59. | Pemak Holdings |
| 60. | Perennial Services |
| 61. | Phezukomkhono Training Services |
| 62. | Prempie Business Solutions Pty Ltd |
| 63. | Quegal Restoration and Refuge Centre |
| 64. | Scientific Roots (Pty) Ltd |
| 65. | Sego Hludi Trading Enterprise |
| 66. | Setlakala Business Development |
| 67. | Shayllian Construction and Trading |
| 68. | Shidila Trading Enterprise |
| 69. | Sinovuyolethu Trading Pty Ltd |
| 70. | Siyahluma Education Institute |
| 71. | SOUTHERN AFRICAN YOUTH MOVEMENT |
| 72. | TALANA AGRI ACADEMY |
| 73. | Taletso FET College - Central Office |
| 74. | TCEP (Pty) Ltd |
| 75. | Thaliwe's Trading Enterprise |
| 76. | The Mushroom Hut (Pty) Ltd |
| 77. | The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd |
| 78. | Tholowethu Trading Enterprise |
| 79. | Thusatemo Trading Enterprise |
| 80. | TPLR and Training Services (PTY) LTD |
| 81. | Transgeneracion Consulting |
| 82. | Trog Business and Development Pty Ltd |
| 83. | Twoline Training Skills For Africa Pty Ltd |
| 84. | Uhuru Agronomoics Pty Ltd |
| 85. | Umthombolwazi Consultants Cc |
| 86. | UNLEASH POTENTIAL TRADING |
| 87. | VEB CELE AND ASSOCIATES |
| 88. | VV & Mashona Projetcts |
| 89. | We Invest Africa Pty Ltd |
| 90. | Womiwu Rural Development |
| 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. |