NPTC Level 2 Certificate in Pig Husbandry Skills - Weaner, Grower and Finishing Operations (QCF)
Qualification summary
The aim is to provide a flexible qualification within the pig production industry.
This qualification is to provide a ‘bite-sized’ competence framework for those working within the pig industry, specifically working with weaner, growing and finishing operations. The request from various organisations within the pig industry (such as NPA and BPEX) was for a range of qualifications that were short, bite sized type, recognising practical skill and underpinning knowledge specific to pig production.
Qualification details
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
Candidates with this qualification could progress onto other level 2 qualifications in Pig Husbandry Skills (with different rules of combination) by adding further units. They could also progress into level 3 programs similar to this or longer qualifications such as NVQ's. There is slaos a good progression route into employment with this qualification having been developed in conjunction with the Pig Industry.
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03 Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
Multiple Choice Examination
Practical Examination
not applicable as the units are "owned" by the awarding body and the assessment requirements are the same as already approved by QCA
To achieve this qualification, the candidates must achieve the following:
3 mandatory units from group M
1 optional unit from group O
The minimum number of credits required to achieve the qualification is 17.
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M -
Mandatory
Credit Value required: Minimum 13, Maximum 13.
Sub-components required: Minimum 3.
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O -
Optional Units
Credit Value required: Minimum 4.
Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
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D/501/0781 - Mating Management and Care of the Boar
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T/501/0754 - The Care of Dry Sows and Gilts
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T/501/0771 - Pig Farrowing House Operation and Care
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H/501/0782 - Operation of an Outdoor Pig Farrowing
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K/501/0783 - Controlling the Environment of Pig Buildings
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Y/501/0777 - Spreading of FYM and Slurry for Pig Units