Agri-TVET

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to:

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of ecosystem
• Explain impacts of agriculture on the ecosystem
• Demonstrate knowledge on the impact of Veld fire, floods and droughts and basic mitigation principles

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to field crop products after harvest. It is intended for those who work in agriculture as well as people in other occupations that work with plants. It includes:

•          Describe requirements, equipment and facilities for post-harvest handling and storage of field crops

•          Prepare for post-harvest operations

•          Process harvested produce

•         Place produce in a storage facility

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to recognize pests, diseases, disorders and weeds in crops. It is intended for those who work in agriculture as well as people in other occupations that work with plants. It includes: • Identify pests, diseases, disorders and weeds in crops • Report infestations, infections and disorders

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to coordinate greenhouse crop production. It is intended for those who work in agriculture as well as people in other occupations that work with plants. It includes:

• Describe conditions required by crops grown in greenhouses

• Describe climate control, irrigation and types of greenhouse construction

• Prepare for greenhouse crop production

• Plant greenhouse crops

• Control climate and irrigation

• Care for greenhouse crops

• Harvest greenhouse crops

• Coordinate completion of greenhouse crop production activities.

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to coordinate the production of compost. It is intended for those who work in agriculture as well as those working in other agricultural occupations. It includes:

•            Demonstrate knowledge of compost composition and methods of production and use

•            Coordinate tasks for compost production and care

•            Coordinate compost use

•            Conclude compost production and use.

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to demonstrate knowledge of soil, water, nutrient and plant interactions at introductory level. It is intended for those who work in agriculture as well as people in other occupations that work with plants. It includes:

•          Describe the structure, composition and attributes of soils

•          Describe soil, water and nutrient  interactions

•          Report key signs of nutrient deficiencies and water stress in crops

•          Describe the methods of soil fertility and soil conditioning amendments and practices.

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to demonstrate knowledge of appropriate technology for soil and water conservation in agricultural production. It is intended for those who work in agriculture as well as people in other occupations that work with plants.

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to harvest horticultural products. It is intended for those who work in agriculture as well as people in other occupations that work with plants. It includes:

•            Perform assessment for harvest

•            Prepare equipment for harvesting

•            Harvest the crop

•            Transport the produce.

Demonstrate an understanding of complex farm implements

Prepare complex farm machinery, equipment and tools for use

Operate complex machinery and equipment

Complete use of complex farm machinery and equipment.

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to operate and maintain complex farm machinery and equipment. It specifies competencies required to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of complex farm implements

• Prepare complex farm machinery, equipment and tools for use

• Operate complex machinery and equipment

• Complete use of complex farm machinery and equipment.

AFTER COMPLETING THIS UNIT YOU WILL KNOW AND UNDERSTAND:

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to recognise pests, diseases, disorders and weeds in crops. It is intended for those who work in agriculture as well as people in other occupations that work with plants. It includes: • Identify pests, diseases, disorders and weeds in crops • Report infestations, infections and disorders.