Occupational Certificate: Crop Produce Analyst

Description

OUTLINE OF THE COURSE

 This course is comprised of the following Modules:

KNOWLEDGE COMPONENT

• 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

PRACTICAL COMPONENT

• Module 1: Plan and execute grains and oilseeds sampling and grading processes, Level 3, 16 Credits.
• Module 2: Plan and execute processes for the representative sampling of a seed lot, Level 3, 14 Credits. 
• 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, Level 4, 20 Credits. 
• Module 4: Perform seed testing processes and procedures to determine the physical and physiological quality of seed, Level 5, 17 Credits. 
• Module 5: Apply laboratory quality standards and legislative requirements to ensure accurate, reproducible and reliable seed testing quality outputs and traceability, Level 5, 10 Credits.   

WORKPLACE COMPONENT

• Module 1: Sampled and graded grains and oilseeds, Level 3, 24 Credits.
• Module 2: Sample a range of seed lots, Level 3, 15 Credits. 
• Module 3: Administration and inspection procedures of seed unit to ensure varietal pure seeds for certification, Level 4, 30 Credits. 
• Module 4: Determine the physical and physiological quality of seed, Level 5, 40 Credits. 
• Module 5: Assure laboratory quality standards and legislative compliance, Level 5, 11 Credits.