Concerns itself with identifying the various components of an agricultural enterprise, with the selection and planning processes for a new enterprise, and looks at the physical layout of a farm, with specific reference to infrastructure, orchard layout etc.

Considers the structure and function of various plant parts and the manner in which nutrients, water, air and sunlight is taken up and processed.

Concerns itself with plant nutrients, in terms of the requirements of the citrus plant and the supplementation of nutrient elements through fertilisation, with specific reference to the timing and manner of application.

Looks at the process of determining fruit maturity through maturity indexing, the harvesting of fruit, and the tools and equipment used for this purpose.

Considers the various factors that influence water quality and manners in which water quality can be measured and controlled. Considers furthermore the effect of water quality on tree and fruit growth and development, in combination with effective irrigation, fertilisation and pest control.

Identifies various types of physical and chemical plant manipulation, with specific reference to pruning, girdling and the application of plant growth hormones, and tools and equipment used for this purpose.

Looks at the technical aspects of orchard irrigation, with reference to the types of irrigation systems, the installation of new irrigation systems, and the repair and maintenance of an irrigation system. Also irrigation scheduling, and measures to ensure effective irrigation.

Concerns the establishment of a new citrus orchard, in terms of the physical planting of trees and the care for young trees.

Concerns the various methods and requirements for the multiplication of plant material of specific varieties that possess desired qualities.

Concerns the identification of pests, diseases and weeds that threaten citrus production. Also considers various methods of effective control, and the planning required for this purpose.

Looks at the practical application of crop protection agents through various methods, with specific reference to tools and equipment used, and health and safety requirements.

Concerns the requirements in terms of health and safety, and environmental control for ensuring food safety and hygiene.

Considers the impact of farming practices on the environment, with reference to the measures required to minimise this impact and protect the environment.

Concerns the factors influencing citrus marketing, and the development of an effective marketing plan.

Concerns the actions and processes involved in effective production management, with specific reference to the coordination of the various production tasks and processes and the creation of a strategic plan for the enterprise.

An overview of the citrus industry and the various institutions involved.

Basic financial functions and layout of financial statements in an agricultural environment.

This unit standard explains the principles of human resources management and practices in agriculture.