Crop Farming

LEVEL: 2
UNIT STANDARDS: 116053; 116124; 116125; 116079; 116128; 8963; 116081
CREDITS: 26
OUTCOMES:

  • Soil is prepared according to the requirements of the crop
  • Recognize common insects, disease symptoms and weeds and apply basic control measures
  • Apply agrochemical products in a safe, effective and responsible manner with consideration to the environment
  • Plant a range of crops and monitor the correct establishment of crops as well as ensuring that planting is placed and spaced as required
  • Manipulate plants by applying a narrow range of techniques
  • Apply various communication skills within the agricultural environment
  • Explain the principles and factors influencing agricultural enterprise selection and production