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AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES
GUIDELINES FOR
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASKS
(REVISED)
GRADE 12
2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. TEACHER GUIDELINES 3
2.1 How to administer practical assessment task (PAT) 3
2.2 Components of the PATs 4
2.2.1 Management overview 4
2.2.2 Practical tasks (activities) 6
2.2.3 Management test 8
2.2.4 Logbook (recording of time spent) 8
2.3 PAT component summary and weightings (Revised) 9
2.4 Layout of the PAT (Examples) 10
2.4.1 Livestock production 10
2.4.2 Poultry production (broilers or layers) 12
2.4.3 Crop/Vegetable/Fruit production 14
2.5 Moderation of the PATs 16
3. LEARNER GUIDELINES 16
3.1 Instructions to the learner 16
3.2 Examples of tasks in the various components of the PAT 16
3.2.1 Management overview 17
3.2.2 Practical activity 21
3.2.3 Management test 24
3.2.4 Logbook or time register 25
3.3 Absence, non-submission of tasks and non-participation in
practical activities 26
3.4 Requirements for presentation 26
3.5 Time frames 26
3.6 Declaration of authenticity 27
4. LIST OF RESOURCES 28
5. CONCLUSION 28
ANNEXURES
ANNEXURE A 29
ANNEXURE B 37
ANNEXURE C 38
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1. INTRODUCTION
The 17 Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement subjects which contain a
practical component all include a practical assessment task (PAT). These subjects
are:
AGRICULTURE: Agricultural Management Practices, Agricultural Technology
ARTS: Dance Studies, Design, Dramatic Arts, Music, Visual Arts
SCIENCES: Computer Applications Technology, Information Technology,
Technical Sciences
SERVICES: Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies, Tourism
TECHNOLOGY: Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechanical
Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design
A practical assessment task (PAT) mark is a compulsory component of the final
promotion mark for all candidates offering subjects that have a practical component
and counts 25% (100 marks) of the end-of-year examination mark. The PAT is
implemented across the first three terms of the school year. This is broken down into
different phases or a series of smaller activities that make up the PAT. The PAT
allows for learners to be assessed on a regular basis during the school year and it
also allows for the assessment of skills that cannot be assessed in a written format,
e.g. test or examination. It is therefore important that schools ensure that all learners
complete the practical assessment tasks within the stipulated period to ensure that
learners are resulted at the end of the school year. The planning and execution of
the PAT differs from subject to subject.
2. TEACHER GUIDELINES
2.1 How to administer the practical assessment task (PAT)
The PAT contributes 25% of the total promotion mark (400) in Grades 10–12.
The practical assessment task contributes 100 marks and consists of a management
overview (20 marks), practical activities (50 marks), a management test (20 marks)
and a time register (10 marks).
The design portfolio and final product must be available for monitoring and
moderation, and must be evaluated, checked and authenticated by the teacher
before being presented as the learner's final evidence of performance.
The teacher file of the practical assessment task must contain evidence of:
(a) The PAT task
(b) A complete record of all assessment and must always be available for
monitoring and moderation purposes
Failure by the teacher to maintain a file of assessment tasks constitutes an act of
misconduct and will be dealt with in terms of paragraph 5(3) of the policy document,
National policy on the conduct, administration and management of the National
Senior Certificate: A qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework
(NQF), or other appropriate measures.
2.1.1 The aim of the practical assessment task (PAT) for Agricultural
Management Practices (AMP) is to assess management, entrepreneurial,
research, marketing, operational and technical skills of learners in the
production enterprises which they are exposed to.
2.1.2 In Grade 10 a total of at least FOUR production enterprises must be
utilised that should consist of at least TWO animal production enterprise
and at least TWO plant production enterprise. Grade 11 and 12 activities
must consist out of ONE animal production enterprise and ONE plant
production enterprise.
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2.1.3 The context in which the subject is offered is subject to a wide range of
different production systems, production enterprises, management
approaches and ecological differences between the different regions in the
country. The PAT has to allow for this wide range of possible approaches
and applications.
2.1.4 These PAT guidelines will provide criteria to assist with the standardisation
of the wide variety of possibilities that exists in Agricultural Management
Practices (AMP).
2.1.5 The PAT should show progression in complexity, content and context from
Grade 10 to Grade 12.
2.1.6 The PAT activities should link with the content of the relevant grades and
practices as applied in the primary and secondary agricultural industry.
2.1.7 The PAT for Grades 10 and 11 is internally set, marked/assessed and
moderated whereas the PAT for Grade 12 is internally set and
marked/assessed and externally moderated.
2.1.8 The components of the PAT are completed under controlled conditions
and evidence of each activity or task is combined in the learner portfolio.
2.1.9 The PAT must include evidence of how the production-related processes
in the different enterprises are managed over a period of a year.
2.1.10 Learners should know the assessment criteria before they start with each
activity.
2.1.11 The use of external assessors (e.g. wool-classing, artificial insemination
(AI) and shearing courses) for the practical section of the PAT will support
the assessment done by the teacher.
2.2 Components of the PATs
The PAT in Grades 10–12 consists of the following components:
The management overview is based on the development of annual production
plans for the management of the relevant enterprises
Practical tasks (activities) which are comprehensively assessed
The management test which consists of application questions, like case
studies and scenarios based on activities in the above management plans and
practical for production enterprises
The logbook (time register) of time and task performed that the learner spent
in a practical situation or production enterprise
2.2.1 Management overview
This activity requires the learner to create/complete a production plan of
the chosen production enterprise which includes the most important
practices and management aspects within that production enterprise.
It should be presented in calendar form or as a monthly report. This
provides an overall impression of production processes as they are
implemented over a period of a year or production cycle within the specific
production system.
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This activity must include proven farming practices which are locally
practised and those which the learners would be exposed to. The activity
could be in groups, in pairs or take place individually and would include
research that should include the grade content expectation as indicated in
the rubrics in ANNEXURE A. The management overview should be within
the learners' field of interest.
Grade 10
The basic production activities that would be included in an annual
production plan for a plant production enterprise or an animal production
enterprise must be listed. These activities could be described and an
indication of a possible time frame for each activity should be included.
TABLE 1: Examples of some practices that form part of a production
enterprise
CROP PRODUCTION ANIMAL PRODUCTION
Planning for the planting season Feed mixing/rations provided
Order production inputs Reproduction/Mating season
Basic soil preparation/Mechanisation Order production inputs
Planting (direct seeding/transplanting) Animal husbandry: castration/
Crop care/Integrated pest/weed and dehorning/immunisation/dosing/dip
disease management ping, etc.
Crop fertilisation programme Production of milk/meat/fibre/eggs,
Irrigation programme etc.
Basic management of animals
(animal health management)
Recordkeeping/animal
identification (tagging, ear marking,
tattooing, branding – hot iron,
freeze, etc.)
Grade 11
A comprehensive production plan must be presented for the relevant
plant or animal production enterprise for a period of 12 months. This
production plan should clearly indicate the enterprise-specific management
activities which are implemented to get the optimum production outputs for
that enterprise.
TABLE 2: Example of practices done in Grade 11
SPECIFIC CROP SPECIFIC ANIMAL
PRODUCTION ENTERPRISE PRODUCTION ENTERPRISE
Planning for the planting Feed (fodder) flow programme
season Application of various grazing systems
Order production inputs Mating season planning
Soil preparation/ (reproduction/pregnancy testing)
Mechanisation Manipulation of reproduction/AI
Planting Order production inputs
Integrate pest and disease Health care (Immunisation/Dosage/
and weed management Dipping/Medication)
Crop fertilisation programme Production of milk/meat/fibre/eggs
Crop irrigation programme Management and handling of animals
((animal health management)
Recordkeeping/animal identification
(tagging, ear marking, tattooing, branding
– hot iron, freeze, etc.)
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Grade 12
An extensive production plan for a plant- or animal production enterprise
that will include the following content issues covered in Grade 12:
Physical and natural resource management
Holistic planning/Whole enterprise production planning/Strategic
enterprise production planning (from beginning to end)
Financial aspects/Implementation and control of enterprise budget
Labour management
Record-keeping (physical and financial records)
Harvesting/Post-harvesting procedures (handling, packaging,
transportation, storage)
Grading/Product differentiation/Sorting
Product processing/Value-adding/Marketing/Distribution
Agritourism/Niche markets opportunities
General remarks about the management overview
The issues mentioned above must be presented for a complete production
cycle and should include all appropriate practices for the relevant
enterprise (e.g. beef cattle production for Grade 10, the management
overview will include a general overview of management aspects required,
for Grade 11 it will include all the processes needed to produce a weaner
and Grade 12 the finishing of the weaner in the feedlot, slaughtering and
marketing of beef and financial aspects.)
Challenges and successes must be listed, e.g. Code of Good Agricultural
Practices (GAP) as prescribed by each relevant industry.
The assessment tool used for this activity could be a checklist, rubric or
memorandum.
2.2.2 Practical tasks (activities)
This section of the PAT for AMP must be completed under controlled
conditions in an operation or practical situation. If the school does not have
the proper facilities, appropriate production enterprise facilities nearby
should be identified and used to complete the activities planned for at the
beginning of the year. This part of the PAT focuses on the assessment of
an individual learner while performing practical activities in both animal and
plant production enterprises.
In Grade 12 TWO practical activities/tasks in the relevant production
enterprises must be assessed. At least four practical activities/tasks in the
relevant production enterprises should be assessed for Grade 10–11
learners, TWO activities in Term 1 and TWO activities in Term 3.
This part of the PAT assesses the performance of learners while they are
doing the activities/practical. Tasks should be set in real-life settings, e.g.
milking cows, artificial insemination, inoculation, crop-care practices
(spraying of crops, grafting, monitoring of diseases and pests, planting,
germination percentage, fertiliser application, mechanisation planning),
care of animals (dehorning, castration, feeding, branding, marking, disease
control, rearing of calves, etc.) and value-adding activities (tomato paste,
yoghurt-making etc.), harvesting, classing, etc. These activities should be
spread over the entire range of the enterprise and should not only focus on
one aspect or enterprise.
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The practical activities are assessed and on-site moderation should be
completed where possible. Evidence to support the assessment of the
activities should be gathered for the final moderation. This could include
photographs, pictures and/or video clips of these activities and assessment
of the activities.
Practical activities are related to the psychomotor domain which focuses
on the physical and kinaesthetic skills that learners need to develop and
demonstrate. These skills should be gradually developed by following the
various levels as set out below. The development of the skills should be in
the relevant production enterprises offered at the school.
The affective domain, which includes aspects such as feelings, values,
appreciation, enthusiasm, motivation and attitude, is also covered in this
part of the PAT.
The psychomotor domain for practical activity development is
characterised by progressive levels of behaviour from observation to
mastery of required skills. Assessment can only be done once learners
have been given the opportunity to practice the required skills.
LEVEL DEFINITION LEVEL DESCRIPTION
1. Observing Active mental attending of a The learner observes a more experienced person in
physical event. his/her performance of the skill. Asked to observe
sequences and relationships and to pay particular
attention to the finished product. Direct observation
may be supplemented by reading or watching a video.
Thus, the learner may read about the topic and then
watch a performance.
2. Imitating Attempted copying of a The learner begins to acquire the rudiments of the
physical behaviour. skill. The learner follows directions and sequences
under close supervision. The total act is not important,
nor is timing or coordination emphasised. The learner
is conscious of deliberate effort to imitate the model.
3. Practising Trying a specific physical The entire sequence is performed repeatedly.
activity over and over again. All aspects of the act are performed in sequence.
Conscious effort fades as the performance becomes
more or less habitual. Timing and coordination are
emphasised. Here the person has acquired the skill
but is not an expert.
4. Adapting Fine tuning. Making minor Perfection of the skill. Minor adjustments are made
adjustments in the physical that influence the total performance. Coaching is often
activity in order to perfect it. very valuable here.
Key Verbs
Below are some examples of key verbs associated with the cognitive
domain. Using such verbs is beneficial to writing effective learning
objectives when worksheets for the practical's are developed.
Collect, inject, calculate, mix, classify,
Handle, operate
Distinguish (by sight, observation, touch, cognitive knowledge)
Perform (skilfully)
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Using external assessors (e.g. wool-classing, AI and shearing courses) for
this section of the PAT will support the assessment done by the teacher.
The assessment of these activities would include a comprehensive
checklist, worksheet or rubric and could be supported with a questionnaire
or interview, which is completed while performing this activity. The
questionnaire and interview could assess the context and application of
the learner who is assessed and could be marked using marking
guidelines.
It is important that COVID-19 safety measures should be applied and
considered during the presentation of practical activities.
2.2.3 Management test
The learners are exposed to various case studies or scenarios based on
the annual production plan to which they have been exposed. The
management test will represent examples of applications from the annual
production plan and practical activities. These questions will be linked to
the application of the knowledge.
This activity or task will be completed under controlled conditions as an
individual activity. The assessment tool for this activity could include a
marking guideline (memorandum), checklist and rubric or a combination
of these.
Assessment of management test
Grade 10 Management test is based on general issues in the production processes of
animals and plants to which the learners have been exposed
Grade 11 Management test based on specific issues in the production processes of
animals and plants to which the learners have been exposed
Grade 12 Management test based on specific issues in the agribusiness production
processes and processing of relevant animal and plant production enterprises to
which the learners have been exposed
2.2.4 Logbook (recording of time spent)
The time that learners spend in a practical situation or at an active
production enterprise should be recorded. These records should include
time spent while doing tasks, gathering information, observing, evaluating
or demonstrating skills while in a practical situation.
A list of the processes or activities to which the learners had been exposed
should be included to indicate evidence of exposure to the major
production activities that the available enterprises have to offer. This time
should then be converted to a mark as percentage of the total time spent
doing the required activities.
Learners must spend at least 10 hours per term in such a practical
situation. Where possible, the time should be equally distributed between
the production enterprises. Learners should be assessed on the time spent
in these practical situations and on the complexity of their exposure.
A checklist must be used for this purpose and the marks adjusted
proportionally.
These guidelines assist to provide the minimum standard for the PAT in
AMP. More informal and more complex activities will be to the advantage
of learners.
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2.3 PAT component – summary and weightings (Revised)
NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES
PAT COMPONENT GRADE GRADE GRADE WEIGHTING FOCUS
10 11 12
Management overview 1 1 1 20% Planning
Practical tasks Operational
4 4 2 50%
(activities) skills
Management test 1 1 1 20% Application
Register of learner
Experience/
Logbook (time register) attendance and duties carried 10%
Responsibility
out
Distribution and submission of PAT components
NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES PER TERM
PAT COMPONENT
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4
Management overview
1 Submit
Grade 10–12
Practical tasks (activities)
Grade 10–11 2 and submit 2 and submit
Grade 12 2 and submit
Management test
Grade 10–11 1
Grade 12 1
Logbook (time register)
Grade 10–11 Finalise
Grade 12 Finalise
The practical assessment task (PAT) contributes 25% of the total promotion mark.
The total mark allocation should add up to 100 marks.
The PAT therefore focuses on the application of agricultural skills, management skills
as well as the development of responsibility and the application of various skills in
the production process and processing of products in a production-related context.
Final mark
The final mark of the PAT is linked to these domains:
Management overview and test (Cognitive domain) 40
Practical activities and time allocation (Psychomotor and affective domain) 60
TOTAL 100
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2.4 Layout of the PAT (Examples)
2.4.1 Guidelines for compiling a PAT in livestock production
ASSESSMENT TOPIC GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
TYPE Basic principles and Production-driven Production-driven
background of enterprises (2 production enterprises) (2 production enterprises)
(2 crop and 2 animal)
Management Production cycle: Determined by scenario Determined by scenario Determined by scenario
overview – 1 enterprise
List of equipment List the equipment and facilities Type and quantity Cost calculations
content needed/Inventory
expectation Housing; housing Types of housing and handling facilities Detailed information about housing Costing and management aspects that
preparation; handling that needs to be controlled must be implemented
(20%) facilities
Handling and management Reasons for proper housing and Detailed information about handling Costing and management aspects
handling
Period of growth List of factors and management Detailed information about the Calculations, costing and management
aspects management aspects aspects
Gestation period List of factors and management Detailed information about the Calculations, costing and management
aspects. management aspects aspects
Lactation period List of factors and management Detailed information about the Calculations, costing and management
aspects management aspects aspects
Feeding Types of feeding Growth stages and quantities Costing and calculations
Bio-security, vaccination, List actions to implement biosecurity Detailed information about medication: Biosecurity prices, costing and
veterinary procedures, which medication, when to administer calculations
medication and sanitation (stages), volumes/methods'
Detailed information about the use of
relevant chemicals, stages and
volumes
Farrowing, calving and Signs of farrowing, calving, kidding and Detailed information about the Management aspects to implement
lambing, kidding lambing management
Record keeping Records to be kept Actual recordkeeping Data capturing and interpretation
Financial statements Financial statements
Harvesting; processing; Product harvesting, processing, value-
marketing adding, packaging, marketing and
sales
Agritourism Investigate possible opportunities in
your enterprise
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Basic principles and Production-driven Production-driven
background of enterprises (2 production enterprises) (2 production enterprises)
(2 crop and 2 animal)
Examples of topics for practical activities 1. Handling course 1. Management and care 1. Harvesting: shearing, wool
(50%) 2. Pest and disease management 2. Dehorning, castration, marking, classing, milking, slaughtering
3. Management activities: dosing, tail docking, teeth clipping, iron 2. Processing: wool, meat, milk,
vaccination, dipping, etc. injections, etc. leather, etc.
4. Care: new-born calves/piglets/ 3. Animal judging course and 3. Price determination
lambs, etc. marking, castration, body condition scoring (BCS) 4. Financial planning
dehorning 4. Reproduction/AI course 5. Marketing
5. Basic records: production, 5. Reproduction management, 6. Identify natural resources,
health, feeding, breeding and Pregnancy testing, bull fertility, e.g. veld types
mating, etc. ICP, AI, etc. 7. Determine grazing capacity and
6. Classification of plant and animal 6. Feed requirements veld condition assessment
breeds/cultivars (determine 7. Daily management 8. Grazing systems
adaptability) 8. Breed characteristics (judging 9. Execution of planning
and selection 10. Feed flow programme
9. Performance testing 11. Analysing resources
12. Production systems
13. Herd composition
14. SWOT analysis
Management Test (20%) Related to all the above enterprises Related to all the above enterprises Related to all the above enterprises
Logbook (40 hours/year) (10%) Routine tasks and visits for practical Routine tasks and visits for practical Routine tasks and visits for practical
Time spent/work done during practical activities activities activities
activities on the production enterprise
(Register signed by learners and
supervisor/mentor on the site)
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2.4.2 Guidelines for compiling a PAT in poultry production (broilers or layers)
ASSESSMENT TOPIC GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
TYPE Basic principles and Production driven Production driven
background of enterprises (2 production enterprises) (2 production enterprises)
(2 crop and 2 animal)
Management Production cycle – Determined by scenario Determined by scenario Determined by Grade 11 scenario
overview 1 enterprise
Content expectation for grade Content expectation for grade Content expectation for grade
(20%) List of equipment needed List of equipment Number needed as indicated in Cost calculations
in housing scenario
Preparation of housing Actions that must take place; Detailed information about actions, Cost calculations based on numbers
before intake material, chemicals, equipment, etc. e.g. what, when and amount. and volume
Management aspects that are
required
Before placement What must be controlled? What must be taken into Actual costs, prices, cost calculations
checklist consideration? and the influence of management.
Placement of birds Actions that must take place during Detailed information about actions, Cost calculations
the process e.g. what, when and volume/amount Management aspects that must take
place in the process
Period of growth List of factors and management Detailed information about all Calculations and cost calculations
aspects that must be taken into management aspects named in and the influence management has
consideration during the period of Grade 10 on each of the aspects
growth
Feeding and stages of Types Dates and amounts Prices and cost calculations
changes
Biosecurity, inoculations, List of actions that must take place Detailed information about Actual costs, prices, cost calculations
medication and sanitation and at what age medication: which medication, when and the influence of management
to administer (stages), volumes,
methods'
Detailed information about the use of
relevant chemicals, stages and
volumes
Catching of birds/ List of actions that must take place Methods, preparation and detail about Implications or influence of poor
collection of eggs beforehand actions that take place during the management aspects
period
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ASSESSMENT TOPIC GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
TYPE Basic principles and Production driven Production driven
background of enterprises. (2 production enterprises) (2 production enterprises)
(2 crop and 2 animal)
Management Sanitation List of actions that must take place Detailed information about chemicals, Actual cost calculations of chemical
overview – volumes, actions and dates substances
content Daily records Types of records to be kept Actual records
expectation Financial aspects Calculations of profit/loss based on
(continued) actual expenditure and income as
indicated in records
Harvesting List of actions Methods, preparations and detail Handling, sorting, grading and
(20%) about the actions that must take place packaging, storage
during the period
Processing, value adding Methods and examples of processing
and marketing of the specific product and the
marketing
Examples of topics for practical 1. Daily routines and responsibilities 1. Daily routines and responsibilities 1. Slaughtering process
activities (50%) 2. Handling – inoculation 2. Growth recording 2. Processing and value adding
3. Basic management skills 3. Disease – inoculation 3. Marketing
4. Identification – pests, diseases 4. Execution of planning 4. Collecting eggs, sorting and
5. Pests and diseases control and grading
prevention, 1.
Management Test (20%) Related to all the above enterprises Related to all the above enterprises Related to all the above enterprises
Logbook (40 hrs/year) 10% Routine tasks and visits for practical Routine tasks and visits for practical Routine tasks and visits for practical
Time spent/work done during practical activities activities activities
activities on the production enterprise
(Register signed by learners and
supervisor/ mentor on the site)
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2.4.3 Guidelines for compiling a PAT in crop/vegetable/fruit production
ASSESSMENT TOPIC GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
TYPE Basic principles and production driven production driven
background of enterprises (2 production enterprises) (2 production enterprises)
(2 crop and 2 animal)
Management Production cycle – Determined by scenario Determined by scenario Determined by scenario
overview 1 enterprise
(20%) Equipment needed to List the equipment Type and quantity Cost calculations
carry out production task
Soil analysis Study of soil profile and type of Soil sampling and analysis Application of precision farming
soil available practices
Soil preparation Tasks to take place, material/ Detailed information regarding Calculation of costs, management
tools/equipment needed tasks, when, what should be done. aspects to take place
Preplanning control What should be controlled? What is important for a specific crop
Crop protection List of actions Detailed information regarding Costing, general management and
programme when, how, types and volumes calibration
Plant/Planting Planting methods, actions Detailed information regarding the Costing and management principles
involved in the process actions for instance when, how
much and what must be done
Plant growth period List of factors and management Detailed information regarding the Yield predictions/determinations
principles that should be management factors and principles.
implemented during this period Plant growth graphs
Fertilisation practices Types and methods Stages and quantities Costing and price determination
Harvesting and post- List of actions Methods, preparations and detail Handling, sorting, grading and storage
harvesting practices about the actions
Record keeping Types of records to be kept Actual recordkeeping Data capturing and interpretation
Financial statements Financial statements – budgets etc.
Processing, value adding Processing, value-adding, packaging
and marketing and sales and SAFEX
Agritourism Investigate possible agritourism
opportunities in your enterprise
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GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Basic principles and Production driven Production driven
background of enterprises. (2 production enterprises) (2 production enterprises)
(2 crop and 2 animal)
Examples of topics for practical activities Basic management Execution of planning Product specific
(50%) 1. Soil preparation 1. Calibration of spraying 1. Harvesting and classification
2. Planting/seedling equipment 2. Manufacturing, processing and
transplanting process 2. Planter/seedling planter value-adding to products
3. Care and responsibility calibration 3. Yield determination
4. Weed identification 3. Disease, weed and insect pest 4. SAFEX course
5. Taking soil samples and control and prevention 5. Grading, processing
types 4. Pruning and trellising 6. Marketing plan, packaging,
6. Composition of soils 5. Utilise soil sample analysis for marketing
7. Seed germination tests fertiliser application 7. Management skills
8. Identification of pests, (interpretation of soil sample), 8. Fertiliser plan, calibration
diseases conduct soil fertilisation trials calculations
9. Cultivation methods 6. Types of herbicides/ 9. Human resource planning and
10. Irrigation system comparison weedicides and usage management
7. Soil aspects for particular 10. Sustainable soil/land management
crops and preparation
8. Different implements
9. Irrigation scheduling.
10. Cultivar evaluation
Management Test (20%) Related to all the above Related to all the above enterprises Related to all the above enterprises
enterprises
Logbook (40 hrs/year) (10%) Routine tasks and visits for Routine tasks and visits for Routine tasks and visits for practical
Time spent/work done during practical practical activities practical activities activities
activities on the production enterprise
(Register signed by learners and
supervisor/mentor on the site)
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2.5 Moderation of the PATs
Internal moderation
The teacher and learners' portfolios of evidence (PoE) and PATs must be moderated
by the HOD or senior teacher of the subject at the school.
External moderation (subject specialist/subject advisor)
This moderation should preferably be done ONCE A TERM. The availability of a
calendar sent to the subject specialist reflecting the planned dates of assessment
activities (PAT programme of assessment) will assist the moderator with planning
ahead for such moderation sessions. The external moderator can identify certain
learners to complete certain tasks during the final moderation process.
External moderation (national panel)
A panel of moderators appointed by the national Department of Basic Education will
moderate the PATs and observe facilities and resources at the school. (See
ANNEXURE A for moderation tool.) Proof of PATs completed must be presented if
required.
3. LEARNER GUIDELINES
3.1 Instructions to the learner
Learners should know the assessment criteria before they start with each
assessment task/activity.
The learners' tasks should be presented in the back of their portfolios according
to each required section neatly divided with a partition.
If the learner starts with the subject in Grade 11 or 12, he/she should complete
all the required tasks for the previous year(s).
There must be correlation between the work of Grades 10 to 12. Consecutive
years' work need to be kept and filed under separate sections.
3.2 Example of tasks in the various components of the PAT:
3.2.1 Management plan
3.2.2 Practical activity
3.2.3 Management test
3.2.4 Logbook/Time register
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3.2.1 Example of the management overview
PAT: MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW EXAMPLE
ANIMAL PRODUCTION: Broiler production
TOPIC: Management overview of a broiler unit
Work sheet No.: 1.1 GRADE: 11
NAME: ________________________ DATE: _________________
OVERVIEW:
The overall broiler performance is dependent on several management practices. Brooder
management is one of the important aspects of broiler rearing and management. The early
developmental stage becomes critical for the overall result and growth of the bird. Hence, care
should be taken right from day one. Effective brooding management includes providing the
chicks with the right temperature, relative humidity, air quality, good quality feed and water.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Better management results in better productivity! You could be an experienced farmer or newly
venturing into the poultry industry, but effective management is essential for the overall
development and health of any animal production system. Hence, care should be taken from
day one to achieve the following outcomes:
Clean, disinfect and fumigate the shed and equipment.
Check for the right temperature and humidity levels.
Ensure chicks have immediate access to fresh water and feed.
Use chick behaviour as an indicator of satisfactory temperature and air quality.
Replenish feed constantly during the brooding period.
Monitor and ensure chick feeding by crop fill scores.
PRE-VIEWING ACTIVITIES:
The environment in which the birds are reared is critical for their performance. In addition it
would help if the farm is located closer to the production and marketing centres. A farm that
has access to good roads and easy transportation has an added advantage.
POST-VIEWING ACTIVITIES:
Learners should be exposed to a real-life situation in managing a broiler house for a production
cycle. During this activity, learners should keep records of various processes (like growth and
food consumption rates, etc.) to determine the efficiency and the application of their
knowledge.
INTERESTING FACTS:
Throughout the production cycle observe the batch for sick birds and conditions conducive to
disease. Early diagnosis with prompt and adequate treatment will reduce death and production
losses.
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Scenario:
The school was given 1 500 day-old broiler chicks to rear. Evaluate the farm's resources and
determine the requirements of a broiler house that the school should build/erect to rear the
1 500 birds.
1. State NINE requirements of suitable housing to accommodate the above scenario.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ (9)
2. Discuss the importance of the following equipment needed in the broiler house:
(a) Floor litter _______________________ (2)
(b) Side curtains ____________________ (2)
3. Name THREE different types of litter material that could be used in the broiler house.
(a) _________________________________________________________
(b) _________________________________________________________
(c) _________________________________________________________ (3)
4. From the information given under 'working procedure' on the managing calendar,
calculate the floor area needed to accommodate 1 500 birds at the following ages:
(a) Day old __________________________________________ (2)
(b) 45-day-old ________________________________________ (2)
(c) In meters, give TWO options to illustrate the dimensions of your building:
i. ______________________________________
ii. ______________________________________ (4)
5. List how much of the following equipment is needed to ensure adequate water and
feed space for the number of birds mentioned in the scenario above:
(a) Water troughs ____________________________________ (2)
(b) Feed hoppers_____________________________________ (2)
6. For how many days should a unit be vacated before a new batch of chickens can be
placed in the building?
___________________________________________________________ (1)
7. List FIVE daily management tasks that you should execute in the broiler house to
ensure good quality broilers for slaughter.
(5)
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ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT CALENDAR
How to use the enterprise management calendar:
This management overview can be used for Grade 11. Grade 10 will reflect fewer activities that should be removed by the teacher. For Grade 12 the
list should be more expanded to include the slaughtering, cleaning and marketing aspects of the enterprise.
No dates are given on this calendar. Preparation before and after each cycle is the start and finish of a management process. The second column on
the left (Production Cycle) is blank for you to insert (fill in) the information required during that week or production stage. The third column gives
a list of procedures/tasks that should be undertaken at specific intervals during the production cycle. Learners should arrange these working
procedures/required tasks in the production cycle. This is not a complete list and may be added to or deleted from the programme based on your
specific needs.
MANAGEMENT CALENDAR FOR A BROILER PRODUCTION SYSTEM
Week (days) Production cycle Working procedure/required tasks Other management
practices
1 (1–7) Chick arrival – farm preparation
Provide chicks with bio-secure, clean housing.
Control spread of disease by using single-age, (i.e. all-in/all-out) housing.
Spread litter evenly.
Chick placement
Preheat the house and stabilise temperature and humidity prior to chick arrival.
2 (8–14) Unload and place chicks quickly.
Make feed and water available to the chicks immediately.
Arrange equipment so that chicks can reach feed and water easily.
Position supplementary feeders and drinkers near the main feeding and drinking
systems.
Leave chicks to settle for 2 hours with access to feed and water.
3 (15–21) Check feed, water, temperature and humidity after 1 to 2 hours and adjust where
necessary
Feeding management
Age Feed Form and Size
0–10 days Starter: sieved crumbs or mini-pellets
11–24 days Grower: 2–3,5 mm (0,08–0,125 inch) diameter pellets or
4 (22–28) coarse grinded mash
25 days to processing Finisher: 3,5 mm (0,125 inch) diameter pellets or coarse
grinded mash
Preparation for catching
Allow 3 days on full light (23 hours light and 1 hour dark) to avoid problems during
catching.
Appropriate feed removal from the birds will ensure that the digestive systems are
empty before processing commences, limiting faecal contamination during transport.
Delay the removal of drinkers for as long as possible
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5 (29–35) General management
Clean out broiler house and disinfect properly using common laundry bleach.
Allow a 10–14-day rest period between each batch.
Use new litter for each batch.
Allow sufficient space for the day-old chicks, 50 chicks to a square metre or
(1,5 metres x 0,7 metres).
6 (36–42) Provide water fonts, 1 to every 40 chicks.
Provide adequate feeders, 1 to every 40 chicks.
Provide fresh feed and clean water in cleaned water and feeders daily.
Provide initial brooding temperature of 33–39 °C at chick level decreasing by 1 °C each
day until the heat is no longer needed (14 days).
Increase floor space as chicks grow older to advance their growth. The chicks should
7 (43–49) triple their birth weight by the 7th day and double that weight by the 14th day. It should
2
be 0,09 m per bird at 49 days (7 weeks).
Continuously remove damp or caked litter from the house and replace with new, dry
litter.
Remove all dead birds from the house and burn or bury them.
Seek professional advice when symptoms of sickness and trouble appear.
8 (50–56) In hot months water consumption will increase so be prepared to fill non-automatic
water fonts/drinkers regularly.
Keep very accurate records of the number of birds, mortality (death), culls, amount of
feed given and final weight.
Special procedures
9 (57–63) The environment in which the birds are reared is critical for their performance. In addition, it
would help if the farm is located closer to production and marketing centres. A farm that
has access to good roads and easy transportation has an added advantage. When setting
up a farm there is a set of must-have requirements to be adhered to:
Water availability throughout the year. Water quality: Hardness below 750 ppm,
pH 6,0 to 8,5.
10 (64–70) Ventilated shed and water proof.
Lighting, tube light @ 1 for every 35 m is essential.
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Foot bath/Dip with disinfectant for better bio-security.
Separate feed room near the shed with stacking arrangement for feed bags.
Water tank – 2 (1 for medication and 1 for drinking water) with capacity of 500 litres for
2
every 90 m .
Side curtain for the entire length of the shed for both sides, inside and outside.
Provision of death pit for disposal of dead birds.
Provision for placing weighing scales 0,90 m x 0,90 m.
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3.2.2 Example of a practical activity
PRACTICAL ACTIVITY
ENTERPRISE: Broiler production
TOPIC: Record keeping in a broiler unit
Work sheet No.: 2.1 Grade: 10–11
Name __________________________ Date _________
Overview:
The overall broiler performance is dependent on several management practices. Brooder
management is one of the important aspects of broiler rearing and management. The early
developmental stage becomes critical for the overall result and growth of the bird. Hence, care
should be taken from day one.
Pre-activities:
Divide learners' group into THREE subgroups. Each group will be responsible for the duties
required to feed, clean and take care of the birds for the relevant period.
Follow the daily routine for pen feeding strictly because that may influence your final mark.
Remember you are responsible for the chickens as long as the task card is being completed.
All feed needed should be weighed and recorded. All other tasks required in the section must
also be performed.
Daily and routine tasks:
1. Inspect the broiler house every day at the times allocated by the teacher. You may
work out a timetable with two people in your group to be on duty at any time. That
includes weekends and sport afternoons.
2. Place as much feed as is necessary in the trough, there should always be enough
feed, but not so much that there is wastage and spoilage.
3. Record the amount of food eaten. The easiest method is to record when a full bag is
opened, record the days used to fill feed hoppers and divide it into the mass of the
full bag. That gives the amount of food used/day. Record all data gathered on the
given record sheet.
4. Remove wet bedding in the broiler house daily and the water trough as soon as it
becomes soiled.
5. Weigh the birds every 3rd day and record data on your record sheet. Plot the data on
a graph, calculate the daily gain, e.g. mass gain/feed period (days) = gram/day and
feed conversion rate, e.g. feed given/mass gained = 1 kg feed used : kg meat
gained.
6. Calculate the margin of cost of feed over the value of mass gain. Also calculate the
slaughtering % of the birds once slaughtered.
7. Report any problems or sickness to the teacher in charge and indicate it on the
record card.
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BROILER UNIT: ....... RECORD
Number of birds …… Description ………..……… Feed cost/kg ……..
Ave. mass at beginning ....................
Date Day Mass Mass Ave. kg A.D.G F.C.R Mortality
(20 chicks) change mass feed
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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23
24
25
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Date Day Mass Mass Ave. kg A.D.G F.C.R Mortality
(20 chicks) change mass feed
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
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3.2.3 Example of a management test
Management Test: Grade 11 Date:
Examiner: Moderator:
Time: 30 minutes Marks: 20
This test contains all aspects done in the management overview, practical activities and
experience gained when routine tasks were done. Answer ALL the questions.
SECTION A: POULTRY PRODUCTION: BROILERS
1. Write a brief answer next to the question number.
1.1 One tube light is sufficient for … m2. (1)
1.2 The pH level of water that will be suitable for the chickens … (1)
1.3 How much water is needed for every 90 m2? … (1)
1.4 Indicate the initial temperature range for day-old chickens … (2)
2. Discuss the importance of floor litter in a broiler house. (2)
3. State FIVE tasks that must be executed in the chicken house the moment that the
chicks arrive. (5)
4. You are planning to house 2 000 chicks in your chicken house. Calculate the amount
of space needed when the chicks reach the age of 7 weeks (29 days). (3)
5. A footbath is essential for biosecurity.
5.1 Define biosecurity. (2)
5.2 State the importance of a footbath to accomplish biosecurity. (1)
5.3 Where will such a footbath be placed to be effective? (1)
6. Indicate the time (in days) that a broiler house must be vacated. (1)
TOTAL SECTION A: 20
SECTION B: ENTERPRISE 2
TOTAL SECTION B:
SECTION C: ENTERPRISE 3
TOTAL SECTION C:
GRAND TOTAL:
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3.2.4 Example of a Logbook/Time register
Date Name Practical/Activity Time Time Number Signature
from to of hours
Teacher/Mentor
Name: _____________________ Signature: ___________________
School stamp
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3.3 Absence, non-submission of tasks and non-participation in practical activities
The PAT forms 25% of the total promotion mark for the learner. Learners should
complete all assessment activities that form part of the final PAT. Any failure to
adhere to this will result in a mark that is calculated pro rata from the assessment
sections and pieces available.
The absence of marks for the practical assessment task in Grades 10–12, without a
valid reason, will result in the candidate registered for that particular subject receiving
an incomplete result. The candidate will be given three weeks before the
commencement of the final end-of-year examination of the relevant grade to submit
the outstanding practical assessment task. Should the candidate fail to present the
practical assessment task the candidate will be informed that he/she did not meet the
minimum requirements and that he/she must repeat the subject the following year.
3.4 Requirements for presentation
All proof of assessment should be presented in the learner's subject portfolio under
its own division for PAT. The management overview for Grades 11 and 12 should be
presented in the Grade 12 portfolio to show continuity. Proof in the form of
photographs showing the learner's involvement during the activities will support the
final PAT mark.
3.5 Time frames
Each school is unique regarding resources available and management. Each learner
should receive a planned activity calendar at the beginning of the year informing
them when certain activities should be executed/completed.
PAT COMPONENT INITIATED COMPLETED
st rd
Management overview 1 term 3 term
Practical Grades 10–11/2 per term 3rd term
Grade 12/2 per term 2nd term
Management test Development of skills 4th term: Grades 10–11
throughout practical work 3rd term: Grade 12
and management plan
Time Continuous 4th term: Grades 10–11
3rd term: Grade 12
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3.6 Declaration of authenticity
Declaration of Authenticity
All proof of assessment should be presented in the learner's subject portfolio under its
own division for PAT.
The following pieces of assessment for the PAT are included in the learner's
portfolio of evidence (PoE):
1. Management overview/task
2. Practical activities
3. Management test
4. Date register of practical work and courses attended
At least 60% of the PAT was done under the supervision of the teacher and without the
help of anybody else. This is to certify that all work submitted is the learner's original and
own work. Processes not performed by the learner have not been assessed as part of
the learner's work.
Learner
Teacher
District
Signature Date
Learner
Teacher
Principal
School stamp
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4. LIST OF RESOURCES
4.1 Moderation tool (ANNEXURE A)
4.2 Marking Rubrics (ANNEXURE B)
4.3 PAT mark schedule (ANNEXURE C)
5. CONCLUSION
On completion of the practical assessment task learners should be able to
demonstrate their understanding of the industry, enhance their knowledge, skills,
values and reasoning abilities as well as establish connections to life outside the
classroom and address real-world challenges. The PAT furthermore develops
learners' life skills and provides opportunities for learners to engage in their own
learning.
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ANNEXURE A
MODERATION TOOL: AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
SCHOOL:__________________________ EMIS No. ___________________
TEACHER: _______________________ GRADE: ____________________
SUBJECT SPECIALIST: ______________ DATE: ______________________
No. of learners in grade: _____________
No. of learners taking AMP Grades 10–12: _________
Resources Available Good Acceptable Poor Comments
Functioning farm
Relevant production
enterprises
Available human resources
Farm manager
Labourers
Recent funding
Fully equipped production
units
Teacher YES
NO
Subject file/Preparation file:
PAT guideline document
Working mark sheet
Proof of assessment
Reference material (Additional information and resources given to
learners by the teacher)
Safety and equipment:
First aid kit
Safety signs
Applicable OHS Acts implemented on the farm
Is the number of learners in workshop per session not more than 15 as
stipulated by the OHS Act?
Basic tools and equipment, implements
Damaged and broken equipment, implements
Farm layout:
Safe layout
Is the farm layout properly planned?
Cleanliness of surroundings and sheds:
Sheds (storage houses) well organised and clean
Farm area and enterprises clean
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ANNEXURE A (continued)
Learner PAT project files YES
NO
Is there a record of proof of planning by the teacher for the PAT?
Did the learners follow the prescribed format of the PAT?
If not, is the PAT of the same standard or higher than the prescribed PAT?
Do all learners have PAT portfolio files?
Do all learners have a completed Learner Summary Record Sheet in their
portfolios?
Do all learners have a document that indicates planning for practical activities
as done by the teacher?
Did all learners complete the Declaration of Authenticity?
Did the learners complete all sections of the PAT sufficiently?
Does evidence exist that all tasks were assessed by the teacher?
Are all assessment tools completed and totals carried over to the mark sheet
correctly?
Does the assessment conducted by the teacher appear to be fair and
reliable?
Is the mark allocation and level of achievement in line with the rest of the
province?
Will an adjustment of that average be needed?
Overall quality of the project YES
NO
Have all learners completed the PAT and has it been moderated?
Do the marks allocated by the teacher in the rubrics match the available
evidence in the learner's file?
Internal/External moderation YES
NO
Is there evidence of internal moderation by the HOD?
Is there evidence of external moderation by the subject specialist/advisor?
Internal/External monitoring YES
NO
Is there evidence of internal monitoring by the HOD?
Is there evidence of internal monitoring by the deputy principal?
Is there evidence of external monitoring by the subject specialist/advisor?
Additional information. Add typed lists of the following information:
Add List of Equipment needed for AMP
Add List of Equipment in excess for AMP
Add List of Equipment that is broken beyond repair and that must be written off
Conclusive Observations:
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ANNEXURE A (continued)
Signature: Teacher Date Signature: HOD Date
Signature: FET Date Signature: Principal Date
Subject Facilitator
School stamp
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MARKING OF THE PAT USING A RUBRIC
The following rubrics may be useful to determine the mark allocation for the learners.
NOTE: When using rubrics and ratings the following should be taken into consideration:
For example in this 4-level rating:
Level 4 is the Standard of excellence level. Descriptions should indicate that all aspects of work exceed grade level expectations
and show exemplary performance or understanding. This is a 'Wow!'
Level 3 is the Approaching standard of excellence level. Descriptions should indicate some aspects of work that exceed grade
level expectations and demonstrate solid performance or understanding. This is a 'YES' achieved!.
Level 2 is the Meets acceptable standard. This level should indicate minimal competencies acceptable to meet grade level
expectations. Performance and understanding are emerging or developing but there are some errors and mastery is not thorough
This is a 'On the right track, but ...'
Level 1 is the Does not meet acceptable standard yet. This level indicates what is not adequate for grade level expectations
and indicates that the student has serious errors, omissions or misconceptions. This is a 'No, but …'. The teacher needs to make
decisions about appropriate intervention to help the student improve
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MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW RUBRIC (THE SAME RUBRICS CAN BE ADAPTED FOR THE MARKING OF OTHER PRODUCTION
ENTERPRISES)
GRADE 10 – CROP/VEGETABLE/FRUIT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW GRADE 10 LEVEL ACHIEVED
Layout of production cycle – Determined by scenario 1 2 3 4
as determined by the (what do you want the learner to Few of the required Some of the required Most of the required All the required elements
available scenario do under each aspect) elements are offered. elements are offered. elements are offered. are offered.
The required The required information The required The required information
information is not clear. is moderately clear. information is mainly is very clear.
The information is not The information is clear. Organisation of The information is highly
Aspects Content expectation organised. moderately organised. information is good. organised.
Tools needed to implement/ Equipment needed to achieve the
realise production task expectation in the scenario
List of equipment (inventory)
Soil analysis Study of soil profile and type of soil
available
Soil preparation Tasks what need to be done.
Management before planting What must be checked/done?
Cultivars selected and reasons
Optimal plant date according to
rainfall distribution
Planting Plant methods, actions involved in
the process
Production method followed
Fertilisation practices Types and methods
Fertilisation needs according to
soil analysis
Crop protection programme List of actions
Growth period List of planning and management
actions to be implemented over the
period (growth curve)
Harvesting List of actions
Record keeping Which records should be kept, e.g.
Physical records
Tools
Rainfall etc.
Financial aspects
Processing, value adding
and marketing
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GRADE 11: RUBRIC – CROP/VEGETABLE/FRUIT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW LEVEL ACHIEVED
Layout of production cycle – Determined by scenario 1 2 3 4
as determined by the (what do you want the learner to Few of the required Some of the required Most of the required All the required elements
available scenario do under each aspect) elements are offered. elements are offered. elements are offered. are offered.
The required The required information The required The required information
information is not clear. is moderately clear. information is mainly is very clear.
The information is not The information is clear. Organisation of The information is highly
Aspects Content expectation organised. moderately organised. information is good. organised.
Tools needed to implement/ Type and amount
realise production task Tools required to operate
hectares as in scenario
Soil analysis Soil sampling and analysis
Soil preparation Detailed information about tasks,
when to do
Management before planting What is important for a particular
crop
Cultivars and reasons
Optimal plant date according to
rainfall distribution and why
Optimal plant condition (inter/
intra row)
Planting Detailed information about actions,
like when, how and how much and
what to do
Fertilisation practices Detailed information about when,
how, types and volumes
Crop protection programme Detailed information on planning and
management actions to be
implemented over the period (growth
curve)
Growth period Fertilisation needs according to
soil analysis according to
planned yield
Stages and quantities
Harvest Yield estimations
Record keeping Purchases and use of current
assets
Labour
Physical records about your
enterprise, etc.
Financial aspects
Processing, value adding
and marketing
MARK
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GRADE 12: RUBRIC – CROP/VEGETABLE/FRUIT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW LEVEL ACHIEVED
Layout of production cycle – as Determined by scenario 1 2 3 4
determined by the available (what do you want the learner to Few of the required Some of the required Most of the required All the required
scenario do under each aspect) elements are offered. elements are offered. elements are offered. elements are
The required The required The required offered.
information is not information is information is mainly The required
clear. moderately clear. clear. Organisation of information is very
The information is not The information is information is good. clear.
organised. moderately The information is
organised. highly organised.
Aspects Content expectation .
Resources required/ Type and amount
implements needed to realise Costing for tools required to
production task operate hectares as in scenario
SWOT analysis and business Basic analysis and business plan
plan to obtain funding and marketing plan
Soil analysis Soil sampling and analysis
Application of practices in farming
system
Soil preparation Detailed information about tasks,
when to do.
Costing, management aspects
that must take place.
Management before planting What is important for a particular crop:
Cultivars and reasons
Optimal plant date according to
rainfall distribution and why
Optimal plant condition (inter/intra
row)
(Combine with partial budget to make
comparisons)
Planting Detailed information about actions like
when, how and how much and what to
do.
Fertilisation practices Detailed information about when,
how, types and volumes
Costing, general management and
calibration
Crop protection programme Detailed information on planning
and management actions to be
implemented over the period
(growth curve).
Cost and management principles
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GRADE 12 RUBRIC CROP/VEGETABLE/FRUIT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW (continued)
Growth period Stage and quantities
Cost calculation and pricing soil
analysis and planned returns
(Combine with partial budget to make
comparisons)
Harvest Harvesting
Methods, precautions and details Pre harvest analysis
of the required actions Crop forecasts/planning
Handling, sorting, grading and
storing
Record keeping Data handling and interpretation
Purchases and use of current
assets
Labour
Physical records
Financial aspects Financial statements/budgets etc.
Keeping examples of the different
statements
Processing, value adding and Processing, value added, packaging
marketing and sales/SAFEX
Agritourism Investigate the possibilities of
agritourism in your enterprise
MARK ALLOCATION
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ANNEXURE B
LEARNER INVOLVEMENT
Criteria/Requirements 1 3 5
Responsibility Follows prescribed or verbal Follows written and verbal instructions Follows written and verbal instructions
(Leadership) instructions with a lot of assistance. with limited assistance. without assistance.
1 Indicates no sense for safety Aware of the need for safety Follows proper safety procedures.
procedures even with instructions. procedures, but has difficulty to identify Accepts responsibility easily and takes
Shows no or little responsibility towards them without guidance. leadership during group work.
the work. Shows responsibility towards the work.
Initiative Uncertain about how to proceed. Offers solutions or explanations for Offers solutions or explanations for
(Planning and goal- Needs a lot of assistance. unexpected problems with guidance. unexpected problems.
setting) Recognises only noticeable errors in Recognises errors in experimental Ability to recognise problems or to
2 experimental methodology with a lot of methodology with assistance. anticipate problems and solve them
assistance. without assistance.
Indicates errors in experimental
method and results.
Technique Clumsy and awkward handling of Handles implements, tools, and Method and systematic approach to
(Execution and implements, tools, apparatus. apparatus effectively. tasks.
organising) Executes practical activities with Adequate execution of practical Handles implements, tools and
3 difficulty. procedures. apparatus with self-confidence.
Skilled execution of practical
procedures.
Endurance Practical tasks and written work Required practical tasks and written Required tasks and written work are
(Leadership and incomplete. work completed with motivation. complete.
motivation) Somehow not interested in and Shows some interest in execution of Positive attitude, good motivation.
4 impatient about the execution of the tasks. Willingness to execute repeating
tasks. Willingness to execute repeating procedures.
Inclined not to repeat procedures. procedures with motivation.
Quality Hastens through practical tasks. Proper practical work with satisfactory Proper practical work.
(Evaluating, control Superficial with less attention to to good results. Evidence of detail to acquire good
and coordinating) complete product. Written work mostly accurate and results.
5 Written work inaccurate and poor. clearly. Written work is neat, accurate and
clear.
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ANNEXURE C
AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES – PAT MARK SCHEDULE
Agricultural Management Practices
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK (PAT) Grades 10–12
Management Practical aspects Management test Logbook Final
overview (Developing skills) PAT
Mark
1.1 Manage-
ment Plan Convert TOTAL Convert Convert Convert
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.1 3.2
Name of Learner
20 50 20 10 100
Total Marks
Class Average
% learners pass
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