Applied Livestock Breeding 6 5 No change Applied Livestock Breeding 6 5 Award under review Agriculture 6M2254 120 Proposed revised award 120 Code Title Level Credit Value Indicate mapping reference to proposed award Indicate if no change has been made Code Ref Title Level Credit Value Vehicle Electrical Principles 6 15 13 13 Electrical Principles of Vehicles 6 15 Vehicle Mechanical Maintenance 6 15 14 14 Mechanical Maintenance of Vehicles 6 15 Milking Process Routine 6 5 15 15 Milking Process Technique 6 5 *** 16 Agricultural Land Drainage 6 10 *** 17 Managing Pig Nutrition 6 10 *** 18 Pig Equipment Management 6 10 *** 19 Applied Pig Reproduction 6 10 *** 20 Managing Poultry Nutrition 6 10 *** 21 Poultry Equipment Management 6 10 *** 22 Poultry Management 6 15 *** 23 Applied Poultry Reproduction 6 10 The remaining credit value of 15 can be obtained by using relevant component(s) from level 6. A maximum of 15 credits may be used from level 5. The remaining credit value of 10 can be obtained by using relevant component(s) from level 6. A maximum of 10 credits may be used from level 5.
Certificate Specification Title: Award Class: NFQ Level: Credit Value: Code: Agriculture Major 6 120 To be assigned by QQI Purpose: The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to work independently on a farm, supervising the farming operation and or to progress to further or higher education. Expected learning outcomes Strand NFQ level Indicators The learner should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of a range of agriculture policies, procedures and farming practices that enable the management of a farm Knowledge -Breadth Specialised knowledge of a broad area Demonstrate a significant depth of knowledge of the principles, theories, legislation, regulations and technologies pertinent to agriculture. Knowledge - Kind Some theoretical concepts and abstract thinking, with significant depth in some areas Apply a comprehensive range of interpersonal, personal and technical skills in the effective management of a farm. Know-how and skill - Range Demonstrate comprehensive range of specialised skills and tools Manage a farm responding appropriately to challenges and adapting to personal, social, environmental, legislative and economic changes Know-how and skill Selectivity Formulate responses to well-defined abstract problems Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a farming context, supervising a range of farming operations Competence- Context Utilise diagnostic and creative skills in a range of functions in a wide variety of contexts Demonstrate autonomy and take responsibility for the work of others and the allocation of resources in a farming context, dealing effectively with a range of external organisations and individuals. Competence- Role Exercise substantial personal autonomy and often take responsibility for the work of others and/or for the allocation of resources; form, and function within, multiple,
Component Specification Title: Award Class: NFQ Level: Credit Value: Code: Capstone for Agriculture Minor 6 15 To be assigned by QQI Purpose: The component is exclusively associated with the Advanced Certificate in Agriculture. The award will be available to those learners who have demonstrated the knowledge, skill and competence prescribed in this award specification. Specifically, achieving the capstone minor award requires evidence of integrate learning involving the expected learning outcomes (ELOs) specified by all the minors required to qualify for this major and the demonstrated achievement of this awards expected learning outcomes. Expected Learning Outcomes Strand NFQ level Indicators The learner should be able to: Knowledge Breadth Specialised knowledge of a broad area Kind Some theoretical concepts and abstract thinking, with significant depth in some areas
Know-how and skill Range Demonstrate comprehensive range of specialised skills and tools Selectivity Formulate responses to well-defined abstract problems Competence Context Utilise diagnostic and creative skills in a range of functions in a wide variety of contexts Role Exercise substantial personal autonomy and often take responsibility for the work of others and/or for the allocation of resources; form, and function within, multiple,
The techniques set out for the assessment for QQI awards are considered optimal. In exceptional circumstances a further education and training provider may seek approval of alternative assessment techniques through its application for programme validation. Award classification [NFQ level 4 and higher] Pass 50% threshold Merit 65% threshold Distinction 80% threshold A percentage grading system shall be used with a pass mark of 50%. A pass classification or passing percentage grade shall indicate that all the expected learning outcomes have been achieved and any classification or percentage grade in excess of these respectively indicate achievement in excess of this. The award class (where the award is classified) is based on a credit weighted mean of percentage grades awarded for the elements of a programme of education and training validated for this award. A QQI award or a QQI award with pass classification shall only be awarded where all of the award’s expected learning outcomes have been achieved. Particular Guidelines on Assessment for the Minor Award Each assessment type must be passed Examination - Theory 50% An examination provides a means of assessing a learner’s ability to recall and apply knowledge, skill and understanding within a set period of time and under clearly specified conditions. A theory-based examination assesses the ability to recall, apply and understand specific theory and knowledge. The assessor will assess learning outcomes 1 to and 14 using theory based examination(s) Assignment 50% An assignment is an exercise carried out in response to a brief with specific guidelines as to what should be included. An assignment is usually of short duration and may be carried out over a specified period of time. The assessor will assess learning outcomes 9 to 13 using assignment(s) 20% of the available assignment marks will be awarded to 5 individual reports of discussion groups based on 5 farm visits. The discussion groups must be based on 5 different technical areas linked to learning outcomes 9 to 13. Prescribed Assessment Techniques for the Minor Award Candidates are required to be assessed using the following techniques. The available percentage marks for this award are to be apportioned over the assessment techniques as follows. Examination - Theory 50% Assignment 50%
Knowledge Breadth Specialised knowledge of a broad area Kind Some theoretical concepts and abstract thinking, with significant depth in some areas Know-how and skill Range Demonstrate comprehensive range of specialised skills and tools Selectivity Formulate responses to well-defined abstract problems Competence Context Utilise diagnostic and creative skills in a range of functions in a wide variety of contexts Role Exercise substantial personal autonomy and often take responsibility for the work of others and/or for the allocation of resources; form, and function within, multiple, complex and heterogeneous groups Learning to learn Learn to take responsibility for own learning within a managed environment Insight
Component Specification Title: Award Class: NFQ Level: Credit Value: Code: Dairy Husbandry Management Minor 6 15 TBC Purpose: The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to manage a dairy herd in accordance with best practice and relevant legislation. Expected Learning Outcomes Strand NFQ level Indicators The learner should be able to: Knowledge Breadth Specialised knowledge of a broad area Kind Some theoretical concepts and abstract thinking, with significant depth in some areas
Knowledge Breadth Specialised knowledge of a broad area Kind Some theoretical concepts and abstract thinking, with significant depth in some areas Know-how and skill Range Demonstrate comprehensive range of specialised skills and tools Selectivity Formulate responses to well-defined abstract problems Competence Context Utilise diagnostic and creative skills in a range of functions in a wide variety of contexts Role Exercise substantial personal autonomy and often take responsibility for the work of others and/or for the allocation of resources; form, and function within, multiple, complex and heterogeneous groups Learning to learn Learn to take responsibility for own learning within a managed environment
Component Specification Title: Award Class: NFQ Level: Credit Value: Code: Milking Process Technique Minor 6 5 To be assigned by QQI Purpose: The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to autonomously perform and manage the dairy herd milking process integrating key milking techniques with required milk quality, food safety, dairy herd health and dairy cow welfare for commercial Irish dairy herds Expected Learning Outcomes Strand NFQ level Indicators The learner should be able to: Knowledge Breadth Specialised knowledge of a broad area Kind Some theoretical concepts and abstract thinking, with significant depth in some areas
Selectivity Formulate responses to well-defined abstract problems Competence Context Utilise diagnostic and creative skills in a range of functions in a wide variety of contexts Role Exercise substantial personal autonomy and often take responsibility for the work of others and/or for the allocation of resources; form, and function within, multiple, complex and heterogeneous groups Learning to learn Learn to take responsibility for own learning within a managed environment Insight Express an internalised, personal world view, reflecting engagement with others Assessment Details of QQI's assessment requirements are set out in QQI’s current Assessment Guidelines and Validation Policy and Criteria. Assessment is criterion referenced. Successful achievement of the award is based on learners attaining the expected (determined) standards of knowledge, skill or competence. The techniques set out for the assessment for QQI awards are considered optimal. In exceptional circumstances a further education and training provider may seek approval of alternative assessment techniques through its application for programme validation. Award classification [NFQ level 4 and higher] Pass 50% threshold Merit 65% threshold Distinction 80% threshold A percentage grading system shall be used with a pass mark of 50%.
Component Specification Title: Award Class: NFQ Level: Credit Value: Code: Poultry Management Minor 6 15 To be assigned by QQI Purpose: The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to manage a poultry production in accordance with recommended standards, relevant legislation and good farming practice. Expected Learning Outcomes Strand NFQ level Indicators The learner should be able to: Knowledge Breadth Specialised knowledge of a broad area Kind Some theoretical concepts and abstract thinking, with significant depth in some areas