Maintanence on Implements ,Equipment and Infrastructure Type : Short Course • NQF : 2 • Credits : 5
A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to select basic equipment and implements that are appropriate to a combination of activities within a single agricultural process. S/he will 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 or to strive towards professional standards and practices at higher levels.
Competent learners will be fully conversant with agricultural regulations and aspects of safety to ensure 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. A culture of maintenance and care will be instilled for both the environment as well as towards farming infrastructure and operations.
It is assumed that a learner attempting this unit standard will show competence against the following unit standard, or equivalent:
- NQF 1: Select, care for and use hand tools and basic equipment and infrastructure.
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Pinion Global Network
