OUTLINE OF THE COURSE

 This course is comprised of the following Modules:

Proof of Knowledge Modules

• Module 1: The collection and grading of representative grain and oilseed samples, NQF Level 3, Credits 12
• Module 2: Seed sampling in the SA Seed Industry, NQF Level 3, Credits 8
• Module 3: South African Seed certification legislation, rules and procedures, NQF Level 4, Credits 24
• Module 4:  Seed Quality Assessment, NQF Level 5, Credits 16
• Module 5: Seed laboratory quality framework and seed testing legislation, NQF Level 5, Credits 8

Proof of Practical Skill Modules

• Module 1: Plan and execute grains and oilseeds sampling and grading processes, NQF Level 3, Credits 16
  
• Module 2: Plan and execute processes for the representative sampling of a seed lot, NQF Level 3, Credits 14
  
• Module 3: Plan and implement administrative processes and inspect registered seed units at various production stages to ensure the maintenance and availability of quality varietal pure seeds for certification, NQF Level 4, Credits 20
  
• Module 4: Perform seed testing processes and procedures to determine the physical and physiological quality of seed, NQF Level 5, Credits 17
  
• Module 5: Apply laboratory quality standards and legislative, NQF Level 5, Credits 10

• Grain Grader, NQF Level 3, Credits 43
• Seed Sampler, NQF Level 3, Credits 37
• Seed Certification Inspector, NQF Level 4, Credits 74
• Seed Analyst, NQF Level 5, Credits 102

PURPOSE

The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to plan and implement administrative processes and monitor grower adherence to contractual agreements by planning and conducting various checks/inspections, instructing on corrective actions and reporting on the varietal condition of seed crops under the SA Seed Certification Scheme at different stages of seed production, harvesting and processing to ensure that both the varietal identity and the varietal purity is maintained and safeguarded.