National Certificates

Public Administration is a field of service that focuses on implementing management policies and programmes for the effective functioning of the government. Public administrators work behind the scenes of our government carrying out various functions and developing systems to serve the public and make a positive difference.

A learner assessed as competent against this qualification will be able to perform the necessary technical skills within the context of either agronomy, horticulture or animal husbandry as applicable to the agricultural commodity. The learner will be able to operate as part of the operational team. In the case of the farm owner, the learner will be able to execute basic business skills and develop as a Small, Micro and Medium Enterprise.

The purpose of this qualification is to allow Junior Personnel and elected candidated to progress towards a position of farm laboures (operators) with specific reference to Plant Production. A learner assessed against this qualification will have the necessary competence to participate as part of a working team, performing the agricultural processes as applicable to Plant production in an established and familiar context under general supervision.

Public Administration is a field of service that focuses on implementing management policies and programmes for the effective functioning of the government. Public administrators work behind the scenes of our government carrying out various functions and developing systems to serve the public and make a positive difference.

This qualification will form the basis for learners to extend their learning into more specialised areas of plant- and animal production and provides the basis of the establishment of sustainable farming operations through the inclusion of a wide spectrum of competencies required by farmers in South Africa.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop the appropriate skills and knowledge required by a person for the establishment and development of a small to medium business venture. Learners attempting this qualification will be equipped with a variety of technical, business managerial, and personal skills and strategies, to help them succeed in the creation and sustenance of a business.

Leadership and management is all about managing, leading, inspiring, motivating and disciplining a team. If done poorly, the spiralling effects can result in a decline in team performance, stress for the manager, and possibly the loss of star performers.

The purpose of this qualification is to allow new entrants access to the Primary Agricultural Sector with specific reference to Plant Production. A learner assessed against this qualification will have the necessary competence to participate as part of a working team, performing the agricultural processes as applicable to Plant production in a closely defined context and under close supervision.