48977| National Certificate: Mixed Farming Systems| NQF 2
The National Certificate: Mixed Farming Systems (SAQA ID 48977) is a 120-credit, NQF Level 2 qualification. Designed to introduce junior personnel and new entrants to the agricultural sector, the 12-month program combines plant and animal production with basic agribusiness and sustainable farming practices.
Qualification Details at a Glance
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- SAQA ID: 48977
- NQF Level: 2
- Minimum Credits: 120
- Duration: Typically 12 Months
- Entry Requirements: Grade 10 or equivalent practical farming experience
Program Structure
The qualification is split into core, fundamental, and elective unit standards. To achieve the certificate, learners must demonstrate competency in a variety of mixed farming areas:
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- Plant Production: Cultivation, harvesting, and basic pest control for crops, vegetables, or fruit.
- Animal Production: Basic husbandry for large and small stock (e.g., cattle, sheep, pigs), including health and nutrition.
- Agri-business: Record-keeping, marketing principles, and basic farm economics.
- General Skills: Fundamental communication, mathematical literacy, and standard health and safety operations.
Target Audience & Career Path
This certificate is ideal for junior farm laborers looking to upskill, aspiring farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, and community leaders. It prepares candidates to:
- Operate within a working team under general supervision.
- Apply quality standards and procedures in daily farming operations.
- Manage sustainable, household, or commercial-scale farming operations.
- Progress to higher-level agricultural management and specialized production courses.
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What is included in the fee?
- Learner registration
- LMS access
- Digital learning material
- Facilitator support
- Practical training
- Internal assessments
- Portfolio of Evidence support
- Learner administration
- Certification processing
- Learner support throughout the programme
Features
- Intermediate mixed farming
