Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Operations and Management
Agriculture and Nature Conservation - Primary Agriculture
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Overview
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with advanced knowledge and skills to become managers and leaders in the agricultural operations environment. There is a need to promote management competencies within the discipline due to a shortage of advanced skills. Advanced marketing strategies, logistics, supply chain management, and research are essential in agriculture. The qualification offers vertical articulation possibilities into the Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Operations and Management. It caters to a specific niche area for prospective managers and supervisors in the agricultural sector. Upon completion, learners will be able to apply critical and innovative thinking, problem-solving skills, and specialized techniques within the context of agriculture. They will possess the operational and managerial skills necessary to meet the socio-economic requirements of the region. Additionally, qualifying learners will gain a fundamental understanding of research methodology.
Rationale:
The economic sustainability of the Northern Cape region heavily relies on viticulture and livestock operations, highlighting the necessity for skilled individuals in Agricultural Operations and Management. The qualification provides further knowledge in agriculture, offering both horizontal and vertical articulation possibilities. It enhances employability by incorporating modules that increase industry-required skills not covered in the undergraduate Diploma. Learners will acquire expertise in Animal/Livestock Management, Production, and Viticulture, and Grapevine Management. In Animal/Livestock Management and Production, they will delve into livestock management and production techniques, as well as agricultural technology. Viticulture and Grapevine Management focus on grapevine production and product manufacturing. Practical workplace experience is gained through work-based placements and current agricultural roles. The Research Methodology module prepares learners for higher-level qualifications with a research component at Level 8.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to do problem solving in the agricultural management environment. 2.Demonstrate specific knowledge in livestock management and crop production within the agricultural environment.
- Demonstrate and apply Information and communications technology (ICT) technology knowledge and skills within an agricultural environment.
- Apply managerial skills and competence within a viticulture and grapevine environment.
- Apply the ability to do research, investigative data collection and analysis within an agricultural environment.
- Apply the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing within an agricultural audience.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of agricultural management principles and applications individually and within a team.
- Engage in independent and lifelong learning through well-developed learning skills.
- Comprehend and apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of agricultural practice within own limits of competence.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria:
- A research project is identified and detailed.
- Appropriate research methods and techniques are selected.
- Practical work is carried out according to the selected protocols.
- Specialised techniques are applied to research and results are interpreted and presented in written and oral form.
- Critical thinking is applied in the analysis of results to solve Agricultural Operations and Management-related problems.
- Knowledge of the legal and ethical implications of Agricultural Operations and Management research is demonstrated.
- Research and routine laboratory work is performed ethically and responsibly.
- Knowledge of the main subject areas in this qualification is demonstrated and applied.
Integrated Assessment:
Assessments, both Formative and Summative, will be aligned with the Exit Level Outcomes for the module. Various assessment methods will be used to evaluate students' understanding and application of the specified outcomes. Each assessment will contribute to addressing the qualification outcomes progressively up to the exit level.
Assessment Methods:
- Portfolio of evidence
- Oral assessment
- Final written project report
- Written assignments
- Class presentation
- Practical group assignment
- Project completion
- Simulation (rubric)
- Demonstration
These assessment methods will ensure that students are able to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and understanding in Agricultural Operations and Management through a variety of tasks and projects in an integrated manner.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Advanced Diploma
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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