Advanced Diploma in Agriculture and Livestock Production
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About this qualification
The Advanced Diploma in Agriculture and Livestock Production is a Level 7, 120-credit higher-education qualification in the Primary Agriculture subfield. It is intended to build advanced understanding relevant to agricultural and livestock production practice, but its current registration and enrolment availability should be verified before relying on it for study planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may interest people seeking advanced higher-education study related to primary agriculture, agricultural production or livestock production. It may be relevant to learners who already have an appropriate background in agriculture, subject to the institution’s published admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards work related to agricultural and livestock production by developing knowledge at an advanced diploma level. No specific related careers have been mapped in the available information, and completing the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Agricultural production planning
- Livestock production planning
- Applying advanced knowledge to primary agriculture contexts
- Agricultural operations analysis
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Advanced Diploma in Agriculture and Livestock Production
- SAQA ID
- 116410
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Primary Agriculture
- Originator
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, because the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2024 and its current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited to provide the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether your prior qualification is accepted.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, field-based or workplace requirements apply.
- Check the current duration, delivery mode, fees and intake information directly with the provider.
- Ask the provider how the qualification is recorded on completion and whether any further requirements apply to your intended career path.