Qualifications

Cedara College of Agriculture offers a three-year Diploma in Agriculture at NQF level 6.  The qualification is accredited by the HEQC (Higher Education Quality Committee) and is recognised nationally and internationally.

• The qualification allows for specialization in Crop Production or Animal Production
• Tuition and medium of instruction at the College is in English
• A Competency Based Learning (CBL approach is used) 

The Diploma in Agriculture is based on the following:  

Competency Profile

Someone who is responsible for decision making in a sustainable profit making agricultural production system (Crop or Animal Production)  

• Makes informed decisions regarding sustainable land use (selects a feasible enterprise/s)
• Plans selected production system/s
• Manages a production system in a sustainable manner to optimize economic returns
• Adds value and markets business effectively
• Manages agribusiness finances as a means of planning and monitoring the management of the enterprise
• Manages human resources
• Manages the farm infrastructure and machinery
• Engages in factors external to the farm environment