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Curriculum Structure

Diploma in Agriculture (NQF Level 6)

Total Qualification Credits: 396 Credits across 3 Years

YEAR 1

Year 1 Curriculum Structure

18 modules across 2 semesters · 135 credits
Semester 1 — Select 6 Modules 62 Credits
Compulsory Modules
1 Basic Animal Production Animal Stream
GAC111 NQF 5 8 cr T, P, A, E
1 Basic Crop Production Crop Stream
GAC111 NQF 5 8 cr T, P, A, E
2 Fundamentals of Soil Sciences
GSS111 NQF 5 8 cr T, P, A, E
3 Farm Water Reticulation and Provisioning
GWP111 NQF 5 12 cr T, P, A, E
4 End-User Computing and Artificial Intelligence
GCI111 NQF 5 10 cr T, P, A, E
Elective Modules — Select 2 Modules by Stream
5 Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals Animal Stream
GAP111 NQF 5 12 cr T, P, TT, A, E
5 Agricultural Botany Crop Stream
GBO111 NQF 5 12 cr T, P, TT, A, E
6 Animal Nutrition Animal Stream
GAN111 NQF 5 12 cr T, S, TT, A, E
6 Plant Nutrition Crop Stream
GPN111 NQF 5 12 cr T, S, TT, A, E
Semester 2 — Select 7 Modules 73 Credits
Compulsory Modules
1 Basic Principles of Agricultural Statistics and Data Analytics
GAS121 Prereq: GCI111 NQF 6 12 cr T, TT, A, E
2 Academic Communication Skills
GCS121 NQF 6 10 cr T, S, A, E
3 Soil Classification
GSS122 Prereq: GSS111 NQF 6 9 cr T, P, A, E
4 Veld Management
GVM121 NQF 5 12 cr T, P, A, E
Elective Modules — Select 3 Modules by Stream
5 Animal Breeding & Genetics Animal Stream
GAB121 NQF 6 10 cr T, P, A, E
5 Plant Breeding & Genetics Crop Stream
GPB121 NQF 6 10 cr T, P, A, E
6 Poultry Production Animal Stream
GPP121 Prereq: GAC111 NQF 6 12 cr T, P, A, E
6 Vegetable Production I Crop Stream
GVP121 Prereq: GAC111 NQF 6 12 cr T, P, A, E
7 Animal Health I Animal Stream
GAH121 NQF 5 8 cr T, P, A, E
7 Crop Protection I Crop Stream
GCP121 NQF 5 8 cr T, P, A, E
Assessment Method Key T: Test • P: Practical • S: Seminar • E: Examination • A: Assignment • TT: Tutorial
YEAR 2

Year 2 Curriculum Structure

17 modules across 2 semesters · 141 credits
Semester 1 — Select 6 Modules 69 Credits
Compulsory Modules
1 Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics
GAE211 NQF 6 12 cr T, TT, A, E
2 Agricultural Mechanisation and Maintenance
GMM211 NQF 6 12 cr T, TT, A, E
3 Cultivated Pasture
GPA211 Prereq: GVM121 NQF 6 12 cr T, TT, A, E
Elective Modules — Select 3 Modules by Stream
4 Beef Production Animal Stream
GBP211 Prereq: GAF212 NQF 6 12 cr T, P, A, E
4 Fruit Production Crop Stream
GFP211 Prereq: GBO111 NQF 6 12 cr T, P, A, E
5 Pig Production Animal Stream
GPI211 NQF 6 12 cr T, P, A, E
5 Agronomy I Crop Stream
GAG211 NQF 6 12 cr T, P, A, E
6 Animal Health II Animal Stream
GAH212 Prereq: GAH121 NQF 6 9 cr T, P, A, E
6 Crop Protection II Crop Stream
GCP212 Prereq: GCP121 NQF 6 9 cr T, P, A, E
Semester 2 — Select 6 Modules 72 Credits
Compulsory Modules
1 Land Use Planning
GLU221 NQF 7 12 cr T, P, S, A, E
2 Agricultural Marketing
GAM221 NQF 7 12 cr T, TT, A, E
3 Agribusiness & Financial Management
GAF221 NQF 7 12 cr T, TT, A, E
4 Agricultural Extension
GEX221 NQF 7 12 cr T, TT, A, E
Elective Modules — Select 2 Modules by Stream
5 Dairy Production Animal Stream
GDP221 NQF 6 12 cr T, P, A, E
5 Agronomy II Crop Stream
GAG222 Prereq: GAG211 NQF 6 12 cr T, P, A, E
6 Small Stock Production Animal Stream
GSP221 NQF 6 12 cr T, P, A, E
6 Vegetable Production II Crop Stream
GVP222 Prereq: GVP121 NQF 6 12 cr T, P, A, E
Assessment Method Key T: Test • P: Practical • S: Seminar • E: Examination • A: Assignment • TT: Tutorial
YEAR 3

Year 3 Curriculum Structure

3 modules across 2 semesters · 120 credits
Semester 1 60 Credits
Progression Rule: Pass 24 modules of Year 1 and 2 to proceed to Year 3.
Compulsory Modules
1 Entrepreneurship
GAE211 NQF 6 15 cr T, TT, S, A, E
2 Animal Husbandry (Project-Based) Animal Stream
GWL 312 NQF 6 45 cr P, PR, A, POE
2 Plant Husbandry (Project-Based) Crop Stream
GWL 312 NQF 6 45 cr P, PR, A, POE
Semester 2 60 Credits
Progression Rule: Pass all Year 1 and 2 modules and GWL312.
Compulsory Modules
1 Work Integrated Learning (Workplace-Based) All Streams
GWL323 NQF 6 60 cr P, OA, PR, A, POE
Assessment Method Key P: Practical • PR: Presentation • A: Assignment • POE: Portfolio of Evidence • OA: Oral/Observation Assessment • T: Test • TT: Tutorial • S: Seminar • E: Examination
Academic Policy

Rules of Progression & Combination

The rules of progression determine that a student must complete at least 24 modules for the first and second academic year. Students shall proceed to register for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) in the second semester of the third academic year once they have passed all year one and two modules and GWL 312 in the first semester of the third academic year.

Module Prerequisites

GCI111 End-User Computing & Artificial Intelligence
GAS121 Basic Principles of Agricultural Statistics & Data Analysis
GSS111 Fundamentals of Soil Sciences
GSS122 Soil Classification
GVM121 Veld Management
GPA121 Cultivated Pasture
GCP121 Crop Protection I
GCP212 Crop Protection II
GAH121 Animal Health I
GAH212 Animal Health II
GAG211 Agronomy I
GAG222 Agronomy II
GVP121 Vegetable Production I
GVP222 Vegetable Production II

Crop Production Curriculum

Our Crop Production Curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in modern agriculture. Through hands-on experience, students learn about sustainable farming practices, pest management, and crop rotation. The curriculum emphasizes practical applications, ensuring graduates are ready to implement effective crop production strategies in diverse agricultural settings.

STREAM

Curriculum Structure • Crop Production

15 Modules
No. Module Code Responsible Unit/ Academic Department
1. Basic Crop Production GAC111 Crop Production
2. Fundamentals of Soil Sciences GSS111 Crop Production
3. Agricultural Botany GBO111 Crop Production
4. Plant Nutrition GPN111 Crop Production
5. Soil Classification GSS122 Crop Production
6. Plant Breeding & Genetics GPB121 Crop Production
7. Vegetable Production I GVP121 Crop Production
8. Crop Protection I GCP121 Crop Production
9. Fruit Production GFP211 Crop Production
10. Agronomy I GAG211 Crop Production
11. Crop Protection II GCP212 Crop Production
12. Land Use Planning GLU221 Crop Production
13. Agronomy II GAG222 Crop Production
14. Vegetable Production II GVP222 Crop Production
15. Plant Husbandry (Project- Based) GWL312 Crop Production

Animal Production Curriculum

The Animal Production curriculum at Glen College offers an immersive learning experience focused on livestock management and animal husbandry. Students engage in practical training sessions that cover nutrition, breeding, and health management. This curriculum prepares students to address real-world challenges in animal production, ensuring they are well-equipped for careers in the agricultural sector.

STREAM

Curriculum Structure • Animal Production

14 Modules
No. Module Code Responsible Unit/ Academic Department
1. Basic Animal Production GAC111 Animal Production
2. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals GAP111 Animal Production
3. Veld Management GVM121 Animal Production
4. Animal Breeding & Genetics GAB121 Animal Production
5. Poultry Production GPP121 Animal Production
6. Animal Health I GAH121 Animal Production
7. Cultivated Pasture GPA211 Animal Production
8. Beef Production GBP211 Animal Production
9. Pig Production GPI211 Animal Production
10. Animal Health II GAH212 Animal Production
11. Dairy Production GDP221 Animal Production
12. Small Stock Production GSP221 Animal Production
13. Animal Nutrition GAN111 Animal Production
14. Animal Husbandry (Project- Based) GWL312 Animal Production

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