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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
National Certificate: Farming |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
20288 | 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 2 | NQF Level 02 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Reregistered | SAQA 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
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 |
A learner assessed as competent against this qualification will be able to perform the necessary technical skills within the context of either agronomy, horticulture or animal husbandry as applicable to the agricultural commodity. The learner will be able to operate as part of the operational team.
In the case of the farm owner, the learner will be able to execute basic business skills and develop as a Small, Micro and Medium Enterprise. In addition they will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas of agricultural commodities, or to strive towards agricultural standards and practice at higher levels. Competent qualifying learners in this qualification will produce quality agricultural products whereby enhancing the overall agricultural process and gain opportunities to access local, national and international agricultural markets. Rationale: The range of typical learners that will enter this qualification will vary and includes: The learner will engage in all farming activities relevant to farming operations within a specific context, namely horticulture, agronomy and animal husbandry. The farming activities will be determined by the agricultural commodity, which is produced. National processes such as the land reform processes and the acquisition of land by individuals who were previously excluded from such land ownership created a huge need in terms of relevant training. Individuals will benefit from such learning as they will receive entrance into a career path where they will be enabled to generate their own income either by establishing their own farming operation or be employed as farm operators. In many cases, communities will benefit from such endeavours as agricultural commodities will be available within a specific community. Furthermore, the opportunity to trade commodities in joining SADC countries, could be explored. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that a learner entering a programme leading to this qualification has achieved numeracy, literacy and technical skills pertaining to agricultural activities equivalent to NQF 1.
Recognition of Prior Learning: This qualification may be achieved in part or in whole through the recognition of prior learning. Credit will be given to learning, which has already been acquired, through the appropriate process of assessment. For example: Any learner wishing to be directly assessed may arrange to do so, without attending further training or education. The assessor and learner will decide together on the most appropriate assessment route to take. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
N/A |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
On achieving this qualification the learner will be able to:
1. Compile and implement a basic business plan with a short-term focus, which includes a basic sales plan and basic budgeting plan. This plan will be specific to his/her own context of operation and agricultural commodities, whether horticulture, agronomy or animal husbandry. 2. Utilise unsophisticated and/or manual technology and solve problems within a specific context (either horticulture, or agronomy, or animal husbandry) and appropriate to a commodity(ies) of own choice. 3. Understand and apply operational safety and hygiene standards applicable to the industry and market, taking into account the level of operational requirements. 4. Be aware of and apply applicable legislation. 5. Distinguish between different production systems appropriate to a specific commodity. 6. Monitor and support disaster management and conservation management. 7. Collect data and information. 8. Demonstrate a basic understanding of and apply basic principles of communication within the farm operations. 9. Work effectively with others and operate as part of a team by applying basic teamwork principles. 10. Understand and apply basic ethical principles, values, and norms applicable to the workplace with specific reference to relationships with co-workers, clients, him- or herself as well as the environment. 11. Identify and access basic resources. 12. Apply basic principles of entrepreneurship (should the learner choose to include this elective in the learning programme). |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
1. A short-term business plan, which is specific to the context of operation and the agricultural commodity(ies), is compiled and implemented. The business plan includes a basic marketing plan and basic budgeting plan.
2. Problems specific to the utilisation, care and maintenance of technology are identified and solved appropriately. 3. Safety and hygiene standards applicable to the industry and market are explained and applied. 4. Applicable legislation is named and applied. 5. Different production systems appropriate to a specific commodity are distinguished. 6. Disaster management and conservation management are supported and monitored. 7. Correct information and data is collected in an appropriate format. 8. Communication with fellow workers, supervisors and other colleagues are clear and effective. 9. Basic team-work principles are applied. 10. Basic ethical principles, values and norms and how they influence the agricultural process, interaction with co-workers and clients, as well as work related conflict situations are explained. Furthermore, the effect of his or her work activities on family and social life are described and appropriate steps to improve relationships are taken. Failure and/or success are dealt with constructively. 11. Agricultural basic resources are identified and accessed timeously and effectively. 12. An own farming unit is operated as an own business by applying basic entreprenuerial skills with the necessary support. NOTE: Assessment should be specific to the area of operation (either horticulture or agronomy or animal husbandry) and the agricultural commodities of the learners own choice. Integrated Assessment: Integrated assessment at the level of the 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 relevant 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 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. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
In the case of the primary agricultural context, especially at NQF 2, it is difficult to compare the qualification and unit standards because of the vast differences in the level of mechanisation, the level of literacy of the farm operators, climate and other conditions as well as the variety in commodities.
However, New Zealand and Australian qualifications and unit standards were sourced and evaluated for applicability. Also, during two separate study visits, agricultural practices were compared in the Netherlands and France. But it was clear that at this level, there is no real comparability because of the reasons above. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
A learner will be able to progress vertically from one category to another, namely horticulture, agronomy or animal husbandry. He/she will be able to do this without re-doing the whole qualification, but by only completing the necessary elective unit standards.
Furthermore, the learner can move from being employed as a farm worker to being an entrepreneur, running his/her own farming operation. The learner will also be able to articulate with other occupations within the agricultural pharmaceutical operations such as laboratory assistant. |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
Anyone assessing a learner against this qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this qualification, or assessment against this qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to agreed ETQA procedures. Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification 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 need:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
The Minimum Credits for this qualification have been corrected from 152 to 120.
This qualification is being reviewed, and will soon be replaced by a new, up to date version. |
UNIT STANDARDS: |
ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
Core | 12621 | Collect, use and communicate data that relate to farming | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 2 |
Core | 12618 | Demonstrate a basic understanding of agricultural production systems | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Core | 12615 | Demonstrate a basic understanding of the primary agricultural industry | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 2 |
Core | 8494 | Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS and its implications | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
Core | 12619 | Identify pest and diseases relevant to an agricultural commodity learner is associated with | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
Core | 12617 | Maintain hygiene measures | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
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 |
Core | 12646 | Perform quality checks | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
Core | 12616 | Operate and perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 12537 | Identify personal values and ethics in the workplace | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
Fundamental | 8963 | Access and use information from texts | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Fundamental | 9009 | Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life related problems | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
Fundamental | 7480 | Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
Fundamental | 9008 | Identify, describe, compare, classify, explore shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional shapes in different contexts | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
Fundamental | 8962 | Maintain and adapt oral communication | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Fundamental | 7469 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 2 |
Fundamental | 9007 | Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Fundamental | 8964 | Write for a defined context | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Fundamental | 8973 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Elective | 13999 | Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting practices | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
Elective | 13995 | Demonstrate an understanding of contracts and their sources | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
Elective | 14001 | Demonstrate an understanding of managerial expertise and administrative capabilities | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
Elective | 13998 | Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of supply and demand, and the concept: production | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
Elective | 13994 | Identify and discuss different types of business and their legal implications | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
Elective | 13996 | Identify, discuss, describe and compare major economic systems, with emphasis on the South African economy | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
Elective | 12623 | Control weeds | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 7 |
Elective | 7547 | Operate a personal computer system | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
Elective | 12622 | Perform routine maintenance on farm installations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Elective | 12630 | Support disaster and conservation management | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Elective | 12631 | Apply basic entrepreneurial principles to farming | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 7 |
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. | 42020 Vision Training and Consulting |
2. | Abanguni College of South Africa |
3. | Academic Results Tutorials Pty Ltd |
4. | ACS Academy Pty Ltd |
5. | AGB Finance (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Agri RDA Holdings Pty Ltd |
7. | Agri Skills Transfer (PTY) Ltd |
8. | AGRICOLLEGES International (Pty) Ltd |
9. | Agriculture and Vocational Training institute |
10. | Aptenia Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
11. | Ashleigh Holdings Pty Ltd |
12. | Badishi Training and Consultants |
13. | Barulaganyi Trading and Projects Pty Ltd |
14. | Better Best Agri Development |
15. | Bineli farming Enterprise Pty Ltd |
16. | Bokamoso Global Solutions Pty Ltd |
17. | Camblish Training Institute |
18. | Career Builders Academy Pty Ltd |
19. | Centre For Africa Capacity Building & Development |
20. | Chisomo Projects(Pty) Ltd |
21. | Dennilton Farms Pty Ltd |
22. | Digital Dash Pty Ltd |
23. | Dinako tsa Marang Consultancy |
24. | Dynamic Training Centre |
25. | E-Tech Engineering Pty Ltd |
26. | Ekhozi Rural Development Services |
27. | Elgin Community College |
28. | ELTS Group |
29. | Emaculate Trading and Projects (pty) ltd |
30. | Emali Outsourcing |
31. | Emisa Enterprise |
32. | Enhanced Training HSE and Construction Solutions |
33. | Enviro-Leadership Consultants Pty Ltd |
34. | Everest Compliance Training and Consultation Pty Ltd |
35. | Faithworks Development Consultants ( Pty) Ltd |
36. | Farmgro TP |
37. | Ferro Atlantica Alloys Pty Ltd |
38. | GA Community Care Consultants |
39. | Ga Lechuti Transformational Talks (Pty) Ltd |
40. | Gauteng City College |
41. | Go Eden Farm Produce Pty Ltd |
42. | Good Harvest Academy Pty Ltd |
43. | Green Identity (Pty) Ltd |
44. | Greenhead Agricultural College and Training |
45. | Gung Boerdry Pty Ltd |
46. | Hamba Nathi Enterprise Pty Ltd |
47. | Helios Musa Projects Pty Ltd |
48. | Hlombe and Associates (Pty) Ltd |
49. | Hoedspruit Hub(Pty) Ltd |
50. | Hot To Go Training College and Services |
51. | Hupco Communications |
52. | HWM Consultancy (Pty) Ltd |
53. | Hymike Trading Enterprise CC |
54. | Ifa Langa Agri Training and Consulting Pty Ltd |
55. | Ikageng Training |
56. | Ikhwezi Drakensburg Rural & Urban Development Chamber |
57. | ILANGA CONSULTING TRADING AND LOGISTICS CC |
58. | Iluba lethu Projects |
59. | Image Uplifters Trading Enterprise cc |
60. | In House Media Instruction |
61. | Indima Agri Group NPC |
62. | Innopad Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
63. | Insedlu Business Companion |
64. | Institute for Cooperatives and Community Economic Development |
65. | Integrated Skills Centre (Pty) Ltd |
66. | Intsukaze Training Center |
67. | Ithembalihle Training and Development |
68. | Itireleng Bokamoso Skills Development |
69. | Jaji Lithabile Skill Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
70. | Josmap Training Institute |
71. | Kalewe Investment Group |
72. | Kawome and Co (Pty) Ltd |
73. | Keneilwe Bhebe Mediations |
74. | Kgalishibe Pty Ltd |
75. | Kgomo-Lesiba Investments |
76. | Khongoloti Trading and Enterprise Pty Ltd |
77. | Khulani Integrated Projects |
78. | Khululekani Training Centre |
79. | KK Nzori (Pty) Ltd |
80. | Knowledge For Ever |
81. | KR Agri Services Pty ltd |
82. | KT Mills cc |
83. | Kusekelwa Kwebalimi |
84. | Lanqa Enterprise (Pty) Ltd |
85. | Lavinda Trade and Invest Pty Ltd |
86. | Lenyax Farm |
87. | Leruo ke Matla Training and Enterprise Development Services |
88. | Leungo Consulting and Training |
89. | Linhle Enterprise Services (Pty) Ltd |
90. | Lizalise Training and Consultation ( Pty) Ltd |
91. | Lons Pride |
92. | Lovedale Public TVET College |
93. | Lupfumalo Trading and Projects Pty Ltd |
94. | Madioka Capital Holdings |
95. | Mafokata Skills Development |
96. | Magshel Consultancy and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
97. | Malope IT Solutions Pty Ltd |
98. | Malwande Business Schl |
99. | Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre |
100. | Masikila Training Solution (Pty) LTd |
101. | Meals on Wheels Community Services - South Africa |
102. | Megro Learning |
103. | Millenium Skills (Pty )Ltd |
104. | Mlasimbi Catering Primary Cooperative Limited |
105. | Mmahlaba Kgomo Development Agency (Pty) Ltd |
106. | Mntambo Financial Consulting Cc |
107. | Modirisiwa Projects (Pty) Ltd |
108. | Mogotoane Business Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
109. | Moshopane Business Enterprise |
110. | Mothipa Business Solutions |
111. | Motogo General Trading |
112. | Motsiri Training Pty Ltd |
113. | Mponeng Projects Pty Ltd |
114. | Mthashana FET College - Vryheid Campus |
115. | Mthonyama Development Enterprise & Agriculture |
116. | Mvelo Consultant |
117. | Mzansi Agricultural College |
118. | Mzanzi Training Institute |
119. | New Hope Revival Organisation |
120. | Nghilazi Group Pty Ltd |
121. | No Limits Trading Enterprise |
122. | Novi General Services |
123. | Nursing Varsity College |
124. | Orange Language Institute (Pty) Ltd |
125. | Panaroger Pty Ltd |
126. | Perennial Services |
127. | PPP4 Rural Development (Pty) Ltd |
128. | Prempie Business Solutions Pty Ltd |
129. | Rekopane Training Centre CC |
130. | Rhennym Transport and Projects Pty Ltd |
131. | Riverwalk Training CC |
132. | Safrisafe |
133. | Sam Beyeke Trading and Projects |
134. | Scientific Roots (Pty) Ltd |
135. | Sebolaishi Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
136. | Sego Hludi Trading Enterprise |
137. | Senzimehluko Youth Development |
138. | Setlakala Business Development |
139. | Shibishi Farming and Projects |
140. | Shukela Training Centre |
141. | Simba Skills Consultants |
142. | Sinovuyolethu Trading Pty Ltd |
143. | Siyasanga Training Centre |
144. | Skilled Future |
145. | Skills for All |
146. | SOUTHERN AFRICAN YOUTH MOVEMENT |
147. | Stance Skills Academy Pty Ltd |
148. | Stratact (Pty) Ltd |
149. | Striving Mind Trading 289 |
150. | Sypro Consulting Strategists Pty Ltd |
151. | Tatelo Group (Pty) Ltd |
152. | TCEP (Pty) Ltd |
153. | Thaliwe's Trading Enterprise |
154. | The Mushroom Hut (Pty) Ltd |
155. | The Skills College for Development & Training cc (PRETORIA) (TP) |
156. | Thuthukisa institute NPC |
157. | Thuto Ya Setshaba Training Services (Pty) Ltd |
158. | Tirisano Ya Bakwena Consultants Cc |
159. | Toro Ya Bakone Business Enterprise (Pty) Ltd |
160. | TPLR and Training Services (PTY) LTD |
161. | Try Easy Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd |
162. | Tsebo Lesedi Consultancy |
163. | Twoline Training Skills For Africa Pty Ltd |
164. | Uhuru Agronomoics Pty Ltd |
165. | Uluntu Skills Development Centre |
166. | Umfolozi FET College |
167. | UMNOTHOWESIZWE DEVELOPMENT GROUP NPC |
168. | Umthombolwazi Consultants Cc |
169. | VEB CELE AND ASSOCIATES |
170. | Virtual Hospital and Online Clinic of South Africa |
171. | Visionary Skills Academy |
172. | Vumilia Africa Group |
173. | Vuyani Agri (Pty) Ltd |
174. | Water Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
175. | Womiwu Rural Development |
176. | Zamsiba Development Consultants |
177. | Zisphogo Academy International |
178. | Zoe Thato Katlego Enterprises |
179. | Zuluthwayo Trading |
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. |