Diploma: Community Extension
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About this qualification
The Diploma: Community Extension is a 240-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Primary Agriculture subfield. It is oriented towards community-focused extension work connected with primary agriculture.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in combining primary agriculture with community-based extension work may consider this qualification. This is general guidance only; prospective learners should confirm the qualification’s current status and admission requirements before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for community extension-related work in primary agriculture, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular career. No specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Communicating with and engaging communities in a primary agriculture context
- Applying primary agriculture knowledge in community extension settings
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Community Extension
- SAQA ID
- 21831
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Primary Agriculture
- Originator
- Association of Principals of Agricultural Colleges
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2006 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, practical or experiential requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 21831, NQF level and credit value match the programme being advertised.