Diploma in Agriculture in Mixed Farming
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About this qualification
This is a 360-credit Diploma at NQF Level 6 in the HEQSF, focused on mixed farming within the Primary Agriculture subfield. It is intended to relate to agricultural production that combines crop and livestock farming activities. The qualification is associated with Potchefstroom College of Agriculture.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a formal foundation for work in mixed crop and livestock farming, including production-support or farm-supervision roles, might consider this qualification. Suitability depends on the provider’s current admission requirements and the learner’s interests and circumstances.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to roles such as Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Worker / Assistant and Mixed Crop Farm Production Manager / Foreman. These relationships indicate possible occupational relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment or career entry. The available information does not establish the detailed practical, workplace or management preparation provided.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of mixed farming as an agricultural production area
- Ability to relate to crop and livestock production-support work
- Foundational preparation relevant to mixed-farm operational or supervisory responsibilities
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma in Agriculture in Mixed Farming
- SAQA ID
- 110797
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Primary Agriculture
- Originator
- Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current registration.
- Check that the provider is currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Confirm the applicable admission requirements directly with the provider.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether practical or workplace-based learning is required.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 110797, NQF level and credit value match the current offering before making any enrolment or payment decision.