OCN NI
Level 3
QN: 601/8985/X
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OCN NI Level 3 Diploma in Agricultural Business Development
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 364 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
364 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
Energy Efficiency on Farms
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of energy efficiency on a farm business.
- Be able to undertake a farm energy audit.
- Be able to evaluate energy usage and determine how energy costs may be reduced.
3
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.
4
Farmyard Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of farm building design in improving enterprise performance.
- Understand how legislation can impact on farmyard planning, eg Environmental, Welfare and Planning.
5
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.
6
Human Resource Management in Farm Businesses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal obligations of an employer to his/her employees.
- Be able to develop a Human Resources Management plan.
- Understand best practice in relation to the effective management of employees.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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).
10
Technical Efficiency – Crops and Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to analyse enterprise performance.
- Be able to evaluate crop varieties and the impact of their use on the farm business.
- Be able to create a cropping plan.
- Understand harvesting and storage requirements for crop production.
11
Technical Efficiency – Livestock Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to analyse enterprise performance.
- Be able to evaluate breeding policies and their impact on a farm business.
- Be able to evaluate feeding options and develop an effective feeding plan.
- Be able to evaluate the use of technology to improve performance.
12
Using Information Technology to Improve Farm Business Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use IT to inform business decisions within a farm business.
- Understand the potential impact of application of IT on the future operation of farm businesses.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8985/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2016