Cash crop production

Cash crop production portable skills training provides a means of accessing the robust South African agricultural industry.

Agriculture contributes significantly to the country’s overall economic performance and employment for many South African citizens. However, the sector’s value is more than just employment and gross-domestic product. Agriculture also supports many other important industries, including manufacturing. Therefore, the success of farming is far-reaching, increasing productivity and employment in several other industries.

Holders of this certificate have the potential to become valuable members of the teams working on these farms. They have robust foundational skills that can be further developed. This is especially important to sustain an industry that has been beset by skills shortages.

Cash crop production skills

Cash crop production portable skills training imparts the following knowledge:

• An elementary understanding of plant parts and their basic functions
• An ability to apply soil nutrient preparation in a safe, effective and responsible manner
• An ability to assist with plant propagation
• An ability to harvest agricultural crops with basic tools
• An ability to plant a range of crops according to the correct placing, spacing and depth
• An ability to identify insects and explain the damage it can cause
• Manipulate plants using pre-determined methods and techniques