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Cedara College has for the past two years been undergoing a recurriculation process, whereby the entire curriculum is being revised.

 

The main aim of this recurriculation was to realign the theory and practical aspects of the courses more closely.  This has also gone together with the development of a more consolidated College Farm, where practical work is more accessible.  As of 2005 students will also be exposed to specific skill and experiential training on College Farm.  This will include basic work required on any farm through to management of enterprises.

 

The aim of all of this is to ensure our learners leave Cedara College with both theoretical and practical skills which will make Cedara College employable in a wide range of employment opportunities.  This has been a very exciting process for the College.

 

The new curriculum is being phased from 2005.  It was implemented with first year students in 2005 and will follow with second and third year.  As such there may still be minor changes for 2006 and 2007.  The course details are not included as these have not been finalized.  A typical qualification, with the intended courses, is outlined below and may change slightly for 2006.

 

For more information or details, please feel free to contact any of the College Staff.

Curriculum
FIRST YEAR Credits
Agricultural Biology 10
Agricultural Calculations 15
Agricultural Health 10
Agricultural Production 10
Economic Principles 5
Farm Accounting 15
Farm Construction 5
Farm Mechanics 10
Introduction to Veld & Pasture Management 10
Marketing 5
Resource Conservation 5
Soil Science 10
Animal Practical 10
Communication Skills 10
Crop Practical 10
Experiential Learning I 15
Farm Practical 10
Practical Computing 10
TOTAL 175
SECOND YEAR
Fodder Production 10
Water Provision 5
Veld Production 10
Animal Production  / Crop Production 10
Animal Health /  Plant Protection 10
Feeds & Feeding / Plant Nutrition 10
Farm Business Management II (incl Entrpeneurship) 15
Human Resource Management 10
Land Use Planning I 5
Feasibility Study 15
Practical Surveying 5
Animal (Steer) / Crop (Vegetable) Projects 15
Grass Ecology Projects  /  Plant Protection 10
Experiential Learning II 15
TOTAL 145
THIRD YEAR
Land Use Planning II 40
Farm Business Management III 30
Production Course (Elective 1) 20
Production Course (Elective 2) 20
Production Course (Elective 3) 20
Production Course (Elective 4) 20
Experiential Learning III 15
TOTAL 165
Production Courses
Beef Production, Dairy Production, Equine Management, Game Management, Pig Production, Poultry Production, Small Stock Production, Agronomy, Forestry, Fruit Production, Intensive Horticulture, Sugarcane Production, Vegetable Production
Cedara College of Agriculture 

     
      
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