Animal Production

Name of qualification: National Certificate: Animal Production

SAQA ID 48979, 140 credits, NQF Level 4
Mode of delivery: Blended

The purpose of this qualification is to allow Supervisors to progress toward a Junior Farm Manager
position with specific reference to Animal Production. The contextualized purpose and usage of the
qualification is as follows:

• A learner assessed against this qualification will have the necessary competence to manage
  Supervisors and working teams, performing the agricultural processes as applicable to animal
  production in a range of Animal Production taking responsibility for the quality and quantity of
  outputs.
• The Learner will be able to take complete responsibility for her/his own actions and also take
  responsibility for supervising others at lower levels within an Animal Production context under
  broad guidance and evaluation.
• The learner will be able to take responsible decisions within a wide range based on a sound
  understanding of the basic principles of agri-business and good agricultural practices, in meeting
  the set objectives and targets within the broader farm plan which includes the economical
  application of general resources, agricultural production, and technical knowledge and skills, all in
  an Animal Production context.
• The Learner will be able to oversee the implementation of a wide range of procedures and will be
  able to ensure the relevant safety, quality, hygiene, and technical standards as applicable within
  the industry.
• In addition to the above, the learner will be well-positioned to extend learning and practice into
  other subfields such as Plant Production and Mixed Farming, since such efforts will only require
  additional learning within the elective scope of other qualifications at this level.
• The learner will be well-positioned to progress toward higher levels of Management and
  Technical production practices as defined by qualifications at the next level.
• Learners will be enabled to actively participate in the Primary Agricultural Sector through the
  production of quality agricultural products, enhancing the overall agricultural process and
  gaining opportunities to access local, national, and international agricultural markets.
• This qualification will allow qualifying learners to become economically active in farming
  practices that will have a direct impact on Local Economic Development through the production
  of food, the improvement of household food security, and access to mainstream agriculture.
• Finally, Learners will be able to guide and direct others in terms of the planning, implementation
  and control of development projects within an Animal Production context.

Minimum admission requirements :

• Passed Pre Assessment (need to work on this – literacy and numeracy test)
• Signed Application Form
• Grade 12 (Diploma/Bachelor Pass) – Certified Certificate
• Certified ID Copy
• CV

Learnerships requirements:

• Tax Number
• Bank Letter
• Unemployment affidavit
• EEA1 Form (unemployed learners)
• Drs Letter (if applicable)
• Confirmation of employment / fixed-term contract
• Work-Based Learnership Agreement
• BUSINESS MISSION
• Self-funded Qualification requirements:
• Proof of payments
• Payment plan agreement form (For payment plans)
• Proof of employment/ income

Target Market:

• School leavers, RPL Managers in Agri, Corporate wanting to advance skills

Employment Opportunities:

• SMME owners, Sales teams in retails, RPL