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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Agriculture: Crop Science

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
81888	Bachelor of Agriculture: Crop Science
ORIGINATOR
University of Limpopo
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National First Degree	Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Primary Agriculture
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	486	Level 6	NQF Level 07	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
14485	Bachelor of Agriculture: Crop Science	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	486	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of this qualification is to adequately empower the qualifying learner with the basic competence required to engage in economic crop production in an environment characterised by its rural setting. This will be achieved through the provision of knowledge and productive skills in agriculture which support the socio economic development in the eastern Free State Region, in particular and South Africa in general, as well as to prepare him/her to respond to an ever changing career prospects and challenges in the field of Agriculture. The qualifying learner should have prospects of employment in the industries involving crop production and allied disciplines of private and public nature as well as the education sector.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The learner should be able to demonstrate the basic principles of crop production in particular and agriculture in general at the matriculation level.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

Y

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Explain inherent problems relating to crop farming. 2. Design and implement programmes for the attainment of self-sufficiency in the production of basic food, especially in the rural households. 3. Identifying the agricultural problems pertaining to the production of crops in South Africa in general and in the Eastern Free State in particular and to find solutions thereto within the context of overall national development. 4. Provide to the general rural population with the results of training and research in crop science and allied disciplines and to foster practical improvement in the quality of life of rural communities 5. Organise and undertake research relevant to the training in crop science, with emphasis on the research poor farmers 6. Organise and undertake comprehensive extension services and outreach programmes for crop production improvements and technology transfer in emerging communities/individuals 7. Continuously improve the efficiency and skills of emergent farmers engaged in crop production and the agricultural farm workers through the provision of regular non-formal training. 8. Explain farming principles in crop science to pupils at the secondary school level 9. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and skills in the handling and management of farm machinery/equipment related to crop production Critical Cross Field Outcomes Skills The learner has: Shown creativity Exhibited independent analytic reasoning Demonstrated data analysis and computational capabilities Set up experimental design Develop independent problem-solving and decision -making skills Read and comprehended principles of crop science and allied disciplines Knowledge The learner has exhibited both theoretical and applied competence related to: Biological, physical sciences and computer literacy Record keeping and farm financial management Value-adding concepts Basic laboratory knowledge and practical experience in crop production Basic communication skills Natural resource management Attitudes The learner has become: a) Curious, goal-oriented and self starting b) Good at working in teams c) Honest, committed and flexible d) Good in communication skills e) Safety and security conscious f) Self study in the library

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. ? Knowledge and skills are demonstrated Assignments are carried out to completion 2. ? The principles of producing various basic food types are demonstrated The concept of value-adding and agribusiness management have been fully demonstrated. 3. ? Agricultural problems pertaining to crop production are continuously identified in cooperation with the communities Solutions to identified problems are worked out in conjunction with the affected communities 4. ? Research in crop science an allied disciplines are successfully completed and practical Application thereof are carried out with the participation of the farming communities concerned Opportunities in the improvement of crop production in previously disadvantaged communities are observed explained, ultimately leading to the improvement in the quality of life 5. ? Research on training in crop science is satisfactorily designed and implemented Projects are successfully completed Scientifically recognisable reports are submitted 6. ? A great number of farming communities and individuals are visited Communities/individuals are offered practical advice on crop farming and associated solution to the problems Satisfactory reports on the interactions with the communities are duly submitted 7. ? Workshops on crop farming with emphasis on small scale farming are successfully and continuously being organised Training in crop production and protection management and the use and handling of agro-chemicals is conducted Comprehensive reports on completion of training courses are submitted Plans for appropriate utilisation of labour force are designed and submitted. 8. ? Demonstrated comprehensive understanding crop farming principles, especially on small scale farming is demonstrated Explain the principles of crop farming to supervisors adequately Participation in winter vacation courses for Grade 12 students is carried out enthusiastically 9. ? Conversant with the handling and management of farm/machinery/equipment Demonstrated understanding of the optimum utilisation of farm machinery/equipment is made Record keeping related to the conditions of farm machinery/equipment and implements/tools is up to date. INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT Methods of assessment: * Tests, tutorials, reports and examinations * Evaluation of working during field practicals, laboratory sessions and tours/visit to farmers * Continuous assessment of projects * Seminars * Monitoring of practical notebooks * Continuous assessment

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

* High achievers can combine first and second year or second and third year modules, in order to complete the programme in three instead of four years, * Because a learner of crop science needs a broad range of knowledge, practical experience and skills, the only possible exit level is after four years * The leaner could go to other tertiary institutions, but she/he will bank her/his credits * For learners coming from other institutions, an accreditation for modules passed will be given, including prior learning * For modules in crop science, which form part of other programmes, credits maybe transferred should be learner choose to cross over to another programmes * Learners may enter programme at any point, as long as they have the necessary credits in crop science including prior learning * Modules of other programmes may be recognised on this programme as foundation or electives.

MODERATION OPTIONS

There is an internal moderation for all modules. For the modules at the fourth level, the papers are moderated by external Senior Lectures and a Professor. For other modules, there is always internal moderation by either a Senior Lecturer or a Professor.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Lectures from the School of Applied Agricultural Sciences will serve as assessors.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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.	University of Limpopo

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