OCN NI Level 3 Extended Certificate in Agricultural Business Development

3.1 Agriculture

Qualification Code

603/2981/6

Qualification Level

Credits

Minimum Age

Review Date

30/03/2026

Total Qualification Time

240 Hours

Guided Learning Hours

168 Hours

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Qualification Information

The OCN NI Level 3 Agricultural Business Development qualifications have been designed for learners interested in developing skills and knowledge in the areas of plant/animal production and health, farm health and safety, farm business management and Information Technology. The qualifications will promote training within the agricultural industry and provide skills and knowledge for farmers to perform successfully in working life and keep up to date with the technical knowledge needed to sustain and develop their farm businesses into the future.In order to achieve this qualification, the learner must achieve a minimum of 24 credits. This consists of both mandatory units for 9 credits, plus a minimum of 15 credits from the optional units.

Units

Animal Health and Welfare (D/508/6159)

6 Credits

Energy Efficiency on Farms (M/508/6151)

3 Credits

Farm Business Management (K/508/0641)

6 Credits

Farmyard Planning (H/508/6163)

4 Credits

Health and Safety on the Farm (H/508/0640)

3 Credits

Human Resource Management in Farm Businesses (K/508/6374)

3 Credits

Land Management (F/508/6171)

3 Credits

Personal Development and Communication Skills (A/508/6153)

3 Credits

Plant Health - Integrated Pest Management (J/508/6155)

6 Credits

Technical Efficiency – Crops and Horticulture (J/508/6169)

6 Credits

Technical Efficiency – Livestock Production (A/508/6170)

6 Credits

Using Information Technology to Improve Farm Business Performance (F/508/6168)

3 Credits