National Certificate: Plant Production NQF 4

Fundamental Competencies:

• Apply communication skills in an agricultural environment.
• Perform mathematical calculations related to agricultural activities.
• Implement a data collection plan for agricultural processes.
• Plan and maintain environmentally sound agricultural processes.

Agri-Business:

• Manage agricultural stores and input resources.
• Implement quality control measures in agri-business.
• Develop an integrated marketing and whole-farm budget plan.
• Apply human resource management principles within an agricultural setting.
• Evaluate and adjust enterprise and production processes.

Agricultural Practices:

• Implement a food safety and quality management system.
• Apply principles to maintain and store agricultural equipment and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement natural resource management plans.
• Ensure land use is optimized for sustainable farming.

Plant Production:

• Explain physiological processes in plant growth and development.
• Oversee soil preparation and plant propagation.
• Implement integrated pest management strategies.
• Develop and execute crop harvesting and plant manipulation plans.