What is Primary Agriculture?
Primary agricultural goods are untreated products that come directly from nature or from the primary sector. Secondary agricultural goods are treated products and preparations from primary agricultural goods.
Primary Agriculture At King Hintsa TVET College
Primary Agriculture is a qualification that is offered over a 3-year period on levels 2,3 and 4 of the NQF. This qualification is designed to provide both the theory and practice of primary agriculture.
This program integrates academic knowledge and theory with practical skills and values.
Admission Requirements
- Level 2 – Grade 9
- Level 3 – Level 2 qualification
- Level 4 – Level 3 qualification
Duration
- 3 years full-time (1 year per level)
Level 2 – 4 Fundamental subjects (compulsory)
- Languages
- Mathematical Literacy
- Life Orientation
Level 2 Vocational subjects
- Soil Science
- Plant Production
- Animal Production
- Agri-Business
Level 3 Vocational subjects
- Soil Science
- Plant Production
- Animal Production
- Agri-Business
Level 4 Vocational subjects
- Farm Planning and Mechanism
- Advanced Plant Production
- Animal Production
- Agri- Business
Career Opportunities
- Advising farmers on farming techniques/ methods
- Working at a nursery, botanical garden, etc.
- Working for a company, advising farmers on the management of finances
- Advising farmers on marketing, advertising, and selling agriculture products
- Working as a production planner for crops and animal enterprises
- Planning plant and animal production
- Working in and outside a farm.