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Qualification details

NPTC Level 2 Certificate in Pig Husbandry Skills - Breeding Herd 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 breeding herd 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

500/3304/9
NPTC
2
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/11/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/11/2007
Accreditation end date:
31/10/2010
Certification end date:
31/10/2012
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.
Scotland
English
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.
Farm Worker (livestock)
  • 03 Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
    • 03.1  Agriculture
17
17
170-210
Pass
Multiple Choice Examination
Practical Examination
none
none
not applicable
To achieve this qualification, candidates must achieve the following:
- 1 unit from group M
- 2 units from group M1
- 1 unit from optional group O
The minimum number of credits required to achieve the qualification is 17
  • M  -  Mandatory
    Credit Value required: Minimum 5, Maximum 5.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
  • M1 -  Mandatory select
    Credit Value required: Minimum 8.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 2.
    • D/501/0781 - Mating Management and Care of the Boar
    • T/501/0754 - The Care of Dry Sows and Gilts
    • T/501/0771 - Pig Farrowing House Operation and Care
    • H/501/0782 - Operation of an Outdoor Pig Farrowing
  • O  -  Optional Units
    Credit Value required: Minimum 4.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
    • Y/501/0780 - The Care of Weaner and Grower Pigs
    • H/501/0779 - The Care of Finishing Pigs
    • K/501/0783 - Controlling the Environment of Pig Buildings
    • Y/501/0777 - Spreading of FYM and Slurry for Pig Units