National Certificate: Primary Agriculture
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Soil Science
Plant Production
Animal Production
OPTIONAL
Agri-business |
Soil Science
Plant Production
Animal Production
OPTIONAL
Agri-business |
Farm Planning and Mechanisation
Advanced Plant Production
Animal Production
OPTIONAL
Agri-business |
What is Primary Agriculture in a nutshell?
In a nutshell the primary agriculture programme covers all sciences around plant and animal production and nutrition as well as the economical impact thereof. With this programme you can enter the agriculture field either as a farmer, manager or advisor. This programme integrates academic knowledge and theory with practical skills and values.
Which are the fundamental subjects?
The 3 fundamental subjects are:
- Language which must at least be a language of teaching and learning,
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and
- Life Orientation.
What are the Vocational Subjects in Primary Agriculture?
The Vocational subjects in Primary Agriculture are:
- Plant Production
- Animal Production
- Farm Planning and Mechanisation
- Soil Science
- Agri-business
- Advanced Plant Production
These subjects are offered at each of the different NQF Levels of study in the National Certificate (Primary Agriculture) qualification.
What Vocational activities would this give you access to?
The holder of the National Certificate (Primary Agriculture) will be able to:
- Advise farmers on farming techniques / methods
- Work at a nursery, botanical garden etc.
- Work at a company, advising farmers on management of finances
- Advise farmers on marketing, advertising and selling agricultural products
- Work as a production planner for crops and animal enterprises
- Plant and animal production.
What are the career opportunities after completing the National Certificate (Primary Agriculture)?
The National Certificate (Primary Agriculture) provides an opportunity to access any of the careers listed below:
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Food Science
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Bookkeeper
- Farm Management
- Forrester
- Botanist
- Horticulturist
- Viticulture
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Primary Agriculture