National Certificate: Plant Production NQF 4

This qualification prepares learners for sustainable farming practices and equips them with skills to access local, national, and international agricultural markets.

Career Pathways:

  • Junior Farm Manager
  • Crop Production Supervisor
  • Agri-Business Consultant
  • Agricultural Quality Control Manager

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Course duration

12 Months

Course language

English

On- or off-site training

On- & Off-Site Available

NQF level

4

Credits

142

Entry level

Minimum Grade 10

AgriSETA ID

49009

Completing this course will enable you to:

  • Manage agricultural production processes, ensuring quality and efficiency.
  • Take responsibility for supervising farm teams and operations.
  • Apply principles of agri-business and good agricultural practices.
  • Implement safety, hygiene, and technical standards in plant production.
  • Progress toward higher management roles in the agricultural sector.

Course Outcomes

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.

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Course Curriculum

Core Modules:

  • Integrated pest, disease, and weed control.
  • Human resource management in agriculture.
  • Physiological processes in plant growth.
  • Harvesting and post-harvest processes.
  • Safe use and maintenance of farm equipment.
  • Agri-business planning and financial management.
  • Natural resource management for sustainable farming.
  • Soil fertility and plant nutrition practices.
  • Water quality management in agricultural operations.

Fundamental Modules:

  • Oral and written communication in an agricultural setting.
  • Mathematical applications in agriculture.
  • Data collection and environmental analysis.

Elective Modules (Choose a minimum of 15 credits):

  • Hydroponic crop production.
  • Organic certification and internal control systems.
  • Agri-tourism within strategic farm environments.
  • Agricultural export logistics and supply chain management.

Why choose our Courses?

  • Low-pressure lesson environment.
  • Extensive 20′ years experience..
  • Structured modular lessons.
  • We focus on both theory and practical knowledge.
  • Fully-accredited, experienced instructors.

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