Citrus Secondary Programme

The Citrus Secondary Programme (CSP) was designed to be implemented as an extra-curricular activity, with practical activities performed during school holidays. A learner participates in the programme for three years, preferably from grade 9 to 11, and obtains a National Certificate in Plant Production NQF 2 at the end of this period.

Documents

pdf CSP M01 - Induction Published Popular

CSP M01 - Induction (pdf, 4.90 MB)

Module objectives
- Associated qualification and unit standards (and what that means)
- Programme information and content
- Preparation for assessment
- Admin...

pdf CSP M02 - Citrus Production Published Popular

CSP M02 - Citrus Production (pdf, 13.60 MB)

Learning objectives
- Citrus production regions
- Commercial citrus production
- The citrus production cycle
- The citrus value chain

pdf CSP M03 - Enterprise Planning Published Popular

CSP M03 - Enterprise Planning (pdf, 41.13 MB)

Learning objectives
- Natural resources
- Infrastructure
- Citrus varieties and cultivars
Year 1 - Citrus production stock
Year 2 - Infrastructure development
Year 3 - Environment impact of farming

pdf CSP M04 - Marketing Published Popular

CSP M04 - Marketing (pdf, 33.71 MB)

Learning objectives
- Citrus markets
Year 1 - The marketing mix
Year 2 - Market research
Year 3 - Marketing distribution channels

pdf CSP M05 - Agri-Ecotourism Published Popular

CSP M05 - Agri-Ecotourism (pdf, 75.33 MB)

Learning objectives
- Tourism infrastructure, attractions and activities
Year 1 - How the micro environment (farm) fits into the meso environment (area)
Year 2 - The needs of tourists
Year 3 - Agri- and ecotourism practices

pdf CSP M06 - Food Safety Published Popular

CSP M06 - Food Safety (pdf, 50.35 MB)

Learning objectives
- Food safety hazards
- HACCP
Year 1 - Food safety practices
Year 2 - Food safety, health and social issues
Year 3 - Recordkeeping and non-conformance

pdf CSP M07 - Harvesting Published Popular

CSP M07 - Harvesting (pdf, 4.55 MB)

Learning objectives
- Harvesting equipment
Year 1 - Harvesting citrus safely and hygienically
Year 2 - Keeping orchards clean and disposing waste fruit
Year 3 - Knowing when fruit is ready to be harvested

pdf CSP M08 - Plant Structures Functions Published Popular

CSP M08 - Plant Structures Functions (pdf, 12.60 MB)

Learning objectives
- Plant structures and functions
Year 1 - Seed structures and germination, root systems and root growth
Year 2 - Stem and leaf structures, types, and functions
Year 3 - Fruit and flower structures and functions

pdf CSP M09 - Plant Manipulation Published Popular

CSP M09 - Plant Manipulation (pdf, 26.90 MB)

Learning objectives
- Plant manipulation tools and equipment
Year 1 - Vegetative plant manipulation
Year 2 - Fruit and flower manipulation
Year 3 - Citrus tree pruning

pdf CSP M10 - Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition Published Popular

CSP M10 - Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition (pdf, 1.26 MB)

Learning objectives
- Essential nutrient elements
- Physical and chemical soil properties
Year 1 - Application of plant nutrients
Year 2 - Leaf and soil sampling
Year 3 - Diagnosing nutrient deficiencies and other causes of poor plant health

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