InstructorPeritum Agri
TypeOnsite Course
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PriceFree
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Interested in Precision Farming? Start your professional career with this Advanced Certificate in Precision Farming.

 

WHO IS THIS BEST FOR: Farmers, Agriculturalists, Diploma Graduates, Extension officers from DAFF, Agricultural advisors from Private and Public sectors, New entrants into the farming communities & Re-training of trainers.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL: Advanced Certificate, NQF 6
ACCREDITATION: Council for Higher Education
CREDITS: 120
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: View Entry Requirements Here
DURATION: 12 months
METHOD: Work Integrated Learning
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU GAIN THAT PREPARES YOU FOR THE FUTURE?

The Advanced Certificate in Precision Farming introduces students to the basic knowledge and principles of
precision agriculture and develops competencies to select and apply precision agriculture tools, techniques and
technologies. The programme is aimed at farmers and farm managers that operates in agricultural enterprises where
precision agricultural methods of farming is applied or intended to be phased in. The programme is also relevant to
agricultural advisors and technicians that wishes to develop knowledge and skills related to precision agriculture.

    • Demonstrate an informed understanding of the importance of precision farming for purposes of effectiveness
      and efficiency in agricultural production.
    • Select and apply the standard equipment, technologies, and farming practices used in precision crop farming.
    • Select and apply the standard equipment, technologies, and farming practices used in precision livestock
      farming.
    • Demonstrate an ability to collect, analyse, and apply data for crop production and livestock farming.
    • Plan and manage the integration and implementation of precision farming in order to operate a financially
      viable farm within a supportive agricultural environment.

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Module 1Introduction to Precision Farming Technologies
Module 2Precision Arable Farming Technologies
Module 3Processes of Precision Arable Farming
Module 4Precision Arable Farming Tools Applied
Module 5Precision Livestock Farming Technologies
Module 6Precision Livestock Farming Tools Applied
Module 7Precision Farming Technology Integration and Business Management
Module 8Precision Farming Practice
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