National Certificate: Animal Production

National Certificate: Animal Production

SAQA QUAL ID: 48979 | NQF Level: 04 | Total Credits: 140

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Overview: This qualification is designed to equip learners with the skills to progress from farm supervisors to junior farm managers with a specialization in animal production. It emphasizes agribusiness, agricultural practices, and animal production techniques.

 

Target Audience:

• Individuals aspiring to earn the National Certificate: Animal Production.

• New entrants aiming to enter the farming sector.

• Community-nominated leaders for promotion.

 

Entry Requirements:

• Practical farming experience (assessed through Recognition of Prior Learning).

• Grade 12 graduates from agricultural schools.

• Open to learners of all genders.

 

Exit Level Outcomes:

• Fundamental competencies in agribusiness.

• Mastery of good agricultural practices.

• Proficiency in animal production.

 

Assessment and Certification:

• No formal exams are required.

• Competence is assessed through a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE), containing questions, activities, and documented proof of learning.​