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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Demonstrate an understanding of vine frame development 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12579  Demonstrate an understanding of vine frame development 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Primary Agriculture 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
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 unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The learner will be able to understand and execute vine frame development.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of vine frame development.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of green shoot development methods.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of winter cane development. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    No prior learning is assumed to be in place. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of vine frame development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of vine frame development is explained in relation to quality of grapes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Vine frame development may refer to optimum vigour, quality, balanced framework for the facilitation of cultivation practices, even leaf distribution for optimum production and improvement of the microclimate in a canopy.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The methods of vine frame development are explained according to industry criteria. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Methods of vine frame development may refer to single cordon, double cordon, H-form and renewal system to be used during second third and fourth growth season as well as during the winter pruning of different vine frame.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Understand the green shoot development methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The vine development in the first season of growth is explained according to criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The development of bush-vines is explained according to criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The development of vines on a single cordon, double cordon and H-form trellis-system is explained according to criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The development of table grapes and raisin grapes using the Guyot system/renewal System is explained according to criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The development of table grapes and raisin grapes using the H-form method is explained according to criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of winter cane development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The method for developing a winter cane cordon is explained according to criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The problems with the winter cane development are explained according to criteria. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Internal moderation.
  • External moderation.
  • An assessor, accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the learner`s competency.
  • Assessment procedures will be supplied by the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
  • All assessment activities must be fair, so that all candidates have equal opportunities. Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
  • Assessment and moderation procedures, activities and tools must be transparent, affordable and support development within the field, sub-field and NQF.
  • Questions and answers to determine theoretical knowledge are expected.
  • Examination of an assessment portfolio.
  • Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication, using verbal (language) and/or writing skills.
  • Training providers must be accredited by the appropriate ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner will be able to identify and solve problems regarding vine frame development. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The learner will be able to work effectively with others as a member of a team regarding vine frame development. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner will be able to organise and manage him/her self and his/ her activities responsibly and effectively when executing vine frame development. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    The learner will be able to display responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  20287   National Certificate: Farming  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    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. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
    2. Hot To Go Training College and Services 
    3. New Heights 1082 Pty Ltd 
    4. Setlakala Business Development 
    5. Taletso FET College - Central Office 
    6. The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd 


    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.