National Diploma: Animal Production

The purpose of this qualification is to allow Junior Farm Managers to progress towards a Farm Manager position with specific reference to Animal Production. The contexualised purpose and usage of the qualification is as follows:

• A learner assessed against this qualification will have the necessary competence to monitor, implement, co-ordinate, plan, control and provide leadership regarding the agricultural processes as applicable to animal production in a variety of Animal Production processes taking responsibility for the nature, quality and quantity of outputs.
• The Learner will be able to take complete responsibility for her/his own actions and also take responsibility for the achievements of groups within an Animal Production context.
• Competency will be gained in any of the specialized sub-fields of Animal Production as specified under Areas Of Specialization (i.e. Small stock, Large Stock, Dairy Production, Aqua Culture, etc.) with a strong focus on management.
• The learner will be able to take responsible decisions within a wide range of familiar and un-familiar contexts based on a sound understanding of the basic principles of agri-business and good agricultural practices, in meeting the set objectives and targets within the broader farm plan which includes the economical application of general resources, agricultural production and technical knowledge and skills, all in an Animal Production context.
• The Learner will be able to select from a wide range of standard and non-standard procedures in Animal Production and will be able to ensure the relevant safety, quality, hygiene and technical standards as applicable within the industry.
• In addition to the above, the learner will be well positioned to extend learning and practice into other sub-fields such as Plant Production and Mixed Farming, since such efforts will only require additional learning within the elective scope of other qualifications at this level.
• The learner will be well positioned to progress towards higher levels of Management and Technical production practices as defined by qualifications at the next level.
• 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 project teams in terms of the planning, implementation and control of development projects within an Animal Production context.               
  

  SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
  49011	National Diploma: Animal Production
  ORIGINATOR
  SGB Primary Agriculture
  PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
  AgriSETA – Agriculture SETA			OQSF – Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
  QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
  National Diploma	Field 01 – Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Primary Agriculture
  ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
  Undefined	240	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Regular-Unit Stds Based
  REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
  Reregistered		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2023-06-30
  LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
  2024-06-30		2028-06-30