MODULE ID: JMWSP9
Unit Standard 116079 : Monitor the establishment of a crop (Applied Title: Monitor the establishment of a Cannabis Plant)
Unit Standard 116077: Monitor water quality
Unit Standard 116121: Apply sustainable farming practices to conserve the ecological environment (Applied Title: Apply sustainable Cannabis farming practices to conserve the ecological environment )
Unit Standard 116053: Understand basic soil fertility and plant nutrition (Applied Title: Understand basic soil fertility and plant nutrition for farming cannabis)
Unit Standard 116125:Apply crop protection and animal health products effectively and responsibly (Applied Title: Apply crop protection and products effectively and responsibly)
Credits: 21
Duration: Own pace
Delivery Mode: Online
Language: English
NQF Level: 2
COURSE INCLUSIONS
- Additional Resources
- Portfolio Of Evidence
- Learner Support
- Assessment of POE
SUPPORT
Support will be offered to students by way of electronic assistance. This support relates only to the course material covered.
Unit Standard 116079 : Monitor the establishment of a crop
Applied Title: Monitor the establishment of a Cannabis Plant
PURPOSE OF UNIT
A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to plant a range of crops and monitor the correct establishment of crops as well as ensuring that planting is placed and spaced as required. This Unit Standard forms part of the prior learning required in the areas of plant manipulation and plant propagation.
Learners will gain specific knowledge and skills in establishing the crop and will be able to operate in a plant production environment implementing sustainable and economically viable production principles.
They will be capacitated to gain access to the mainstream agricultural sector, in plant production, impacting directly on the sustainability of the sub-sector. The improvement in production technology will also have a direct impact on the improvement of agricultural productivity of the sector.
Unit Standard 116077: Monitor water quality
PURPOSE OF UNIT STANDARD
The learner achieving this unit standard will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of water quality to agriculture and to monitor and maintain water quality using established procedures. In addition they will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas of agriculture and water management
Learners will gain an understanding of sustainable agricultural practices as applied in the animal-, plant and mixed farming sub fields. The application of maintaining water quality practices in primary agriculture is focussed on in this unit standard.
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 by this unit standard.
Unit Standard 116121: Apply sustainable farming practices to conserve the ecological environment
Applied Title: Apply sustainable Cannabis farming practices to conserve the ecological environment
PURPOSE OF UNIT
A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to explain the importance of maintaining and increasing of natural resources. Furthermore, the learner will be able to incorporate this understanding into existing farming activities by applying basic practices to conserve the environment, including natural resources
Competent learners will be familiar with the most important agricultural regulations and aspects of conservation 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. The application of natural resource management in primary agriculture is focussed on in this unit standard.
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 by this unit standard.
Unit Standard 116053: Understand basic soil fertility and plant nutrition
Applied Title: Understand basic soil fertility and plant nutrition for farming cannabis
PURPOSE OF UNIT STANDARD
A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to apply basic soil nutrient preparations in a safe, effective and responsible manner for the benefit of plant/crop growth with consideration to the environment.
Learners will gain specific knowledge and skills in soil nutrient and preparation and will be able to operate in a plant production environment implementing sustainable and economically viable production principles.
They will be capacitated to gain access to the mainstream agricultural sector, in plant production, impacting directly on the sustainability of the sub-sector. The improvement in production technology will also have a direct impact on the improvement of agricultural productivity of the sector.
Unit Standard 116125:Apply crop protection and animal health products effectively and responsibly
Applied Title: Apply crop protection and products effectively and responsibly
PURPOSE OF UNIT STANDARD
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
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