48979 |National Certificate: Animal Production| NQF 4
The National Certificate: Animal Production (SAQA ID 48979) is a 140-credit, NQF Level 4 qualification accredited by us Designed to prepare learners for junior farm management or agricultural entrepreneurship, it provides essential skills in livestock management, animal health, nutrition, and basic agribusiness.
Course Overview
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- NQF Level: 4
- SAQA ID: 48979
- Credits: 140 minimum
- Duration: Typically 12 months
Entry Requirements
To enroll, learners are generally expected to have:
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- A Grade 10 certificate
- Communication/English skills (usually at NQF Level 2 or 3)
- Mathematical Literacy (NQF Level 2)
- Foundational agricultural activities at NQF Level 3
Core Curriculum
The qualification combines fundamental, core, and elective unit standards. Key areas of study include:
- Livestock Management: Herd health, breeding systems, and anatomy.
- Animal Nutrition: Correct on-farm feeding practices and feedlot management.
- Business Numeracy & Agribusiness: Farm budgeting, financial planning, and market trends.
- Sustainable Farming: Natural resource management, biosecurity, and waste management.
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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
- Practical livestock production
