Crop Protection and Animal Health Products Type : Short Course • NQF : 2 • Credits : 4
A person achieving this unit standard will be able to apply agrochemical products in a safe, effective and responsible manner with consideration to the environment. Furthermore, the person will be able to deal with emergencies related to the use of agrochemicals.
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 agro-chemicals 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.
The learner should be competent in literacy and numeracy at ABET level 4 or the equivalent:
- NQF 1: Recognise pests and diseases and weeds on crops.
- NQF 2: Store and control agrochemical products effectively and responsibly.
Part of the the Pinion SA and
Pinion Global Network
