This program is designed to provide both the theory and practice of primary agriculture. The practical component of the study may be offered in a real workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
It will provide students with an opportunity to experience work situations during the period of study.
Fundamental Compulsory Subjects:
- First additional language – which must be the language of teaching and learning
- Mathematics
- Life Orientation
Vocational Subjects
| Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Soil SciencePlant ProductionAnimal ProductionOPTIONALAgri-business | Soil SciencePlant ProductionAnimal ProductionOPTIONALAgri-business | Soil SciencePlant ProductionAnimal ProductionOPTIONALAgri-business |
Career Paths
- Advise farmers on farming techniques/methods
- Work at a nursery, botanical garden, etc.
- Work at a company, advising farmers on the management of finances
- Advise farmers on marketing, advertising, and selling agricultural products
- Work as a production planner for crops and animal enterprises
- Plant and animal production.
Career opportunity
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Food Science
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Bookkeeper
- Farm Management
- Forrester
- Botanist
- Horticulturist
- Viticulture.