MODULE ID: JMWSP5
Unit Standard 116127: Apply layout principles for conservation and infrastructure (Applied Title: Apply layout principles for conservation and infrastructure in Cannabis Farming)
Unit Standard 116111:Harvest agricultural crops: Procedures (Applied Title: Harvest cannabis crops: Procedures )
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 116060: Utilise and perform minor repair and maintenance tasks on implements, equipment and infrastructure (Applied Title: Utilise and perform minor repair and maintenance tasks on implements, equipment and infrastructure )
Credits: 16
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 116127: Apply layout principles for conservation and infrastructure
Applied Title: Apply layout principles for conservation and infrastructure in Cannabis Farming
PURPOSE OF UNIT STANDARD
A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to plan, lay out and maintain conservation and structures and prevention measures in an agricultural environment, report faults, and where appropriate, repair them under supervision.
Unit Standard 116111:Harvest agricultural crops: Procedures
(Applied Title: Harvest cannabis crops: Procedures )
PURPOSE OF UNIT STANDARD
A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to harvest crops according to basic procedures making use of basic harvesting tools.
Learners will gain specific knowledge and skills in harvesting 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 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 STANDARD
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 116060: Utilise and perform minor repair and maintenance tasks on implements, equipment and infrastructure
Applied Title: Utilise and perform minor repair and maintenance tasks on implements, equipment and infrastructure
PURPOSE OF UNIT STANDARD
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.
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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