Faculty of Agriculture
National Certificate: N6 Farming Management and Mechanisation
It is important to share that historic NATED qualifications are being phased out and the last dates of examinations for N6 Farming management and mechanisation have been published. If you are wanting to go on this learning journey, please enquire with our student advisors to ensure that you can be enrolled in time. If you would like to consider an alternative, also consider:
- Waterfall School of Business Skills Certificate: Computer Information Systems
Obtain the theoretical foundation required for a National Diploma Farming management and mechanisation with the National Certificate: N6 Farming management and mechanisation course. Complementing this qualification is a practical component that involves 18 months of industry-relevant work experience, ensuring a comprehensive educational journey in the field.
The course advances career prospects in the agricultural environment, enhances farming management skills, and prepares students for further progression or future university-level education.
Course code:
EN6021-041
Accreditation status:
- Fully accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
- SAQA ID: 66993
- NQF Level 5
- 60 Credits
Course duration:
12 months
Entry requirements:
- Must have completed the N5 Farming management and mechanisation course
Topics covered:
- Management Farming N6
- Computer Practice: Farming N6
- Farming Technology and Mechanisation N6
- Financial Management Farming N6
- Plant and Animal Production N6
Assessments:
Students are required to complete the following:
- 1 assignment per topic (subject)
- 1 internal summative assessment per topic (subject)
- 1 external exam per topic (subject)
- National NATED examination
Type of certificate awarded:
Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement: N6 Farming management and mechanisation from the DHET.
After students have completed this course and submitted proof that they have gained 18 months of relevant practical experience, they will be awarded a National N6 Diploma from the DHET.
