OCN NI
    Level 3
    QN: 601/8984/8
    Curriculum Active

    OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Agricultural Business Development

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 189 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    189 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Animal Health and Welfare

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the prevention and treatment of predominant diseases and disorders in livestock.
    • Be able to develop a plan to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of animals.
    • Know how to use and administer veterinary medicines.
    2

    Farm Business Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to evaluate the resource position of a farm and identify future needs.
    • Be able to identify and analyse performance in order to develop a farm business improvement plan., Be aware of the range of support available to farm businesses.
    3

    Health and Safety on the Farm

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to conduct a farm health and safety audit.
    • Be able to evaluate and use information gathered from a farm health and safety audit.
    4

    Land Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to review land usage on a farm business.
    • Be able to interpret information detailed in a soil analysis report in order to develop a nutrient management plan.
    • Be able to understand the importance of nutrient management planning.
    5

    Personal Development and Communication Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the impact of different communication approaches on effective communications.
    • Be able to communicate effectively.
    • Be able to create a personal development plan.
    6

    Plant Health - Integrated Pest Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the impact of factors that affect the health and performance of crops.
    • Be able to assess the impact of relevant statutory legislation and regulation to plant health interventions for a farm business.
    • Understand the environmental importance of and be able to develop an Integrated Pest Management
    • Plan (IPMP).

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/8984/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2016