Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Plant Production
The qualification in Plant Production seeks to impart all-round basic knowledge of agriculture with a major focus on plant production particularly as it relates to field crops including forage crops. Requisite agronomic management and other relevant technical and management skills will be imparted to prepare the learner for a career in the private and public sectors.
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Qualification type
National First Degree(Min 480)
Credits
480
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Venda
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Subfield
Primary Agriculture
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2033-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The qualification in Plant Production seeks to impart all-round basic knowledge of agriculture with a major focus on plant production particularly as it relates to field crops including forage crops. Requisite agronomic management and other relevant technical and management skills will be imparted to prepare the learner for a career in the private and public sectors.
On qualifying, learners will be imbued with an enhanced level of social awareness and responsibility and understanding of their role in society as agricultural scientists.
The strong academic content of the training means that the learner can embark on Postgraduate studies as well as developing an aptitude and appetite for life-long learning, formal or informal.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience.In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.
Or
- National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies.
Or
- National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- A proper appreciation of the role of agriculture in human affairs.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles of plant production particularly as they relate to field crops including forage crops, as influenced by physiological, genetically and environmental factors. Learner will have an enhanced appreciation of the interrelationships among their theses factors and how their manipulation influences plant production.
- Apply basic economic principles in crop production.
- Plan, execute, analyse and reportlaboratory and field experiments in investigating problems of plant production.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved
- Portfolios.
- Work-place assessments.
- Written examinations.
- Oral examinations.
A variety of continuous and cumulative assessment methods which include field and laboratory practicals, take-home assignments, projects, group and individual work, written and oral examinations which will be utilised to evaluate whether learning outcomes have been attained. The learners will have to display problem-solving skills and prove their grasp and understanding of principles and applications of the discipline.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture, NQF Level 8.
- Bachelor of Agriculture Honours in Plant Production, NQF Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Science in Plant production, NQF Level 9.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
Providers currently listed
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