Routine Maintenance and Servicing Plans and Procedures Type : Short Course • NQF : 3 • Credits : 3

A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to apply a routine maintenance and routine servicing plan procedures to ensure the ongoing efficient working order of equipment, technology, infrastructure and implements. S/he will also be able to operate in a safe and responsible manner.

In addition, learners will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas of agriculture and to strive towards professional standards and practices at higher levels.

Competent learners will be fully conversant with agricultural regulations and aspects of safety as to provide the environment for the application of quality practices and thus strengthen agricultural practices in general.

Learners will gain an understanding of sustainable agricultural practices as applied in the animal, plant and mixed farming sub fields. This unit standard focuses on the application of equipment, technology, implements and infrastructure in primary agriculture.

They will be able to participate in, undertake and plan farming practices with knowledge of their environment. This unit standard will instil a culture of maintenance and care for both the environment as well as towards farming infrastructure and operations.