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Course overview
A person achieving this course will be able to apply agrochemical products in a safe, effective and responsible manner with consideration to the environment. Furthermore, the person will be able to deal with emergencies related to the use of agrochemicals.
Learners will gain an understanding of sustainable agricultural practices as applied in the animal-, plant and mixed farming sub fields. This course focuses on the application of agro-chemicals in primary agriculture.
They will be able to participate in, undertake and plan farming practices with knowledge of their environment. This course will instill a culture of maintenance and care for both the environment as well as towards farming infrastructure and operations.
Requirements
- Be able to read and write
- Grade 12
- Be willing to learn
Curriculum for this course
40 Lessons
02:15:00 Hours
1. IMPLEMENT A PRE-APPLICATION PLAN.
6 Lessons
00:15:00 Hours
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1.1 Introduction
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1.2 Plant protection products
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1.3 Application methods
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1.4 Application equipment
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1.5 Protective gear and safety equipment
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Formative Assessment
0:15:00
2. MIX CORRECT PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS AT THE CORRECT DOSE RATE.
7 Lessons
00:15:00 Hours
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2.1 Introduction
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2.2 Safe-handling of chemicals
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2.3 Mixing requirements
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2.4 Storage of crop protection chemicals
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2.5 Disposal of empty containers
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2.6 General sanitation
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Formative Assessment
0:15:00
3. APPLY PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS TO CROP OR FARM ANIMALS.
6 Lessons
00:15:00 Hours
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3.1 Introduction
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3.2 Influence of climatic conditions
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3.3 Calibration of equipment
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3.4 Protective gear
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3.5 Application of crop protection products
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Formative Assessment
0:15:00
4. TAKE THE NECESSARY SAFETY AND HEALTH PRECAUTIONS WHILST APPLYING PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS
7 Lessons
00:15:00 Hours
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4.1 Introduction
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4.2 Protective clothing and gear
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4.3 Personnel regulations, communication with workers and unauthorized workers
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4.4 Soil and water contamination
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4.5 Climatic conditions
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4.6 Designated areas
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Formative Assessment
0:15:00
5. APPLY POST-APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
5 Lessons
00:15:00 Hours
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5.1 Introduction
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5.2 Post-application procedures
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5.3 Cleaning of equipment
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5.4 Personal hygiene
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Formative Assessment
0:15:00
6. MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE PROCESS, PROBLEMS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES TO THE SUPERVISOR
3 Lessons
00:15:00 Hours
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6.1 Monitoring the application process
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6.2 Reporting problems and unusual occurrences
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Formative Assessment
0:15:00
7. DEAL APPROPRIATELY AND EFFECTIVELY WITH EMERGENCIES
5 Lessons
00:15:00 Hours
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7.1 Procedures for minor spills and leakages
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7.2 Procedures in case of poisoning
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7.3 Emergency procedures to be administered by qualified medical personnel
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7.4 Incident reports
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Formative Assessment
0:15:00
Summative Assessment
1 Lessons
00:30:00 Hours
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Summative Assessment
0:30:00
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