Mixed farming systems
Learners will have the necessary competence to participate as part of a working team, performing the agricultural processes as applicable to both Plant- and Animal Production. They will be able to perform directed activities and take responsibility for the guiding others at lower level within a mixed farming context. Learners will also gain competency in a combination of the sub-fields of Plant and Animal Production as specified under Areas Of Specialisation (i.e. Small Stock, Large Stock as well as Vegetables, Fruit Production, Hydroponics, etc.)
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 gain 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 implementation of smaller development projects within the Mixed Farming context.
