MODULE ID: JMWSP8
Unit Standard 116119: Demonstrate an understanding of plant propagation (Applied Title: Demonstrate an understanding of Cannabis Plant Propagation)
Unit Standard 116124 : Control pests, diseases and weeds on all crops effectively and responsibly (Applied Title: Control pests, diseases and weeds on cannabis plants effectively and responsibly)
Unit Standard 116128: Apply plant manipulation methods (Applied Title: Apply Cannabis plant manipulation methods)
Unit Standard 116080: Monitor Water Quality
Credits: 9
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 116119: Demonstrate an understanding of plant propagation
Applied Title: Demonstrate an understanding of Cannabis Plant Propagation)
PURPOSE OF UNIT STANDARD
The learner achieving this unit standard will have the ability to propagate plants.
Learners will gain specific knowledge and skills in plant propagation 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 116128: Apply plant manipulation methods
Applied Title: Apply Cannabis plant manipulation methods
PURPOSE OF UNIT STANDARD
A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to train (manipulate) plants by applying a narrow range of techniques, as well as providing limited guidance to others. This unit standard builds on the learner’s skills and capacity to apply plant manipulation in a production environment and use this to contribute towards to overall productivity of a production enterprise by maximizing growth and yield.
Learners will gain specific knowledge and skills in plant manipulation techniques 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 116124 : Control pests, diseases and weeds on all crops effectively and responsibly
Applied Title: Control pests, diseases and weeds on cannabis plants effectively and responsibly
PURPOSE OF UNIT STANDARD
A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to recognize common insects, disease symptoms and weeds and apply basic control measures as per agricultural enterprise.
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 pets control practices in primary agriculture.
They will be able to participate in, undertake and plan farming practices with knowledge of their environment. This unit standard will instill a culture of maintenance and care for both the environment as well as towards farming infrastructure and operations
Unit Standard 116080: 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.
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.
Note: It is highly recommended where possible, that learners completing this specialization should be computer literate. However due to the limited availability of computers in certain areas, the inclusion of compulsory computer literacy unit standards within the elective component may prevent learners from completing their qualification.
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