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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Demonstrate an understanding of the nutrient requirements and fertilisation of vines 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12584  Demonstrate an understanding of the nutrient requirements and fertilisation of vines 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Primary Agriculture 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The learner will be able to understand the nutrient requirements and fertilization methods of growing vines.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the nutrient requirements of vines.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of fertilization methods of growing vines. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    No prior learning is assumed to be in place. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the nutrient requirements of vines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1 The importance to analyse soil and leaf is explained in relation to the criteria for fertilization 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2 The reasons for fertilization in vine growth are explained in relation to wine-, table- or raisin grapes 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Reasons may refer to optional vigour and relative low nutrient requirements of selected vines compared to other crops.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3 The functions of elements and plant reactions are explained in relation to a deficiency in or excess of fertilization. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4 The functions of macro- and micro-elements in a fertiliser are explained in relation to plant needs. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Macro-elements refer to nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium.
    Micro-elements refer to zinc, iron, boron, and aluminium.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5 The symptoms of macro- and microelement deficiencies and toxicity in vines are explained in relation to plant needs. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of fertilization methods of growing vines 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1 The principles of maintaining fertilization of a vine are explained in relation to vineyard needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2 The source of macro and micro-elements are explained in relation to fertilisation maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3 The application timing of macro and micro-elements of such as nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4 Methods of fertiliser application are identified according to industry requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Methods may refer to application of microelements to soil, foliar application and irrigation systems using water-soluble fertilizers through micro and drip irrigation systems
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5 The reasons for and method of organic fertilization is identified as an alternative form of chemical fertilization. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Internal moderation.
  • External moderation.
  • An assessor, accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the learner`s competency.
  • Assessment procedures will be supplied by the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
  • All assessment activities must be fair, so that all candidates have equal opportunities. Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
  • Assessment and moderation procedures, activities and tools must be transparent, affordable and support development within the field, sub-field and NQF.
  • Questions and answers to determine theoretical knowledge are expected.
  • Examination of an assessment portfolio.
  • Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication, using verbal (language) and/or writing skills.
  • Training providers must be accredited by the appropriate ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Learner will be able to manage and organise himself and his activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The learner will be able to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    The learner will be able to use science and technology critically to ensure an understanding of the nutrient requirements and fertilization of the vine. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The learner will demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  20287   National Certificate: Farming  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
    2. DEW CRISP PTY LTD 
    3. Hot To Go Training College and Services 
    4. KayDee Project Management Cc 
    5. New Heights 1082 
    6. Phezukomkhono Training Services 
    7. Setlakala Business Development 
    8. Taletso FET College - Central Office 
    9. The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.