NPTC Level 2 Certificate in Pig Husbandry Skills (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:
- 1 unit from group M plus
either
- 1 unit each from groups 1A, 1B and 1C
OR
- 1 unit from group 2A and both units from group 2C
OR
- 1 unit from Group 3B and both units from group 3C
The minimum number of credits required to achieve the full qualification is 17
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M -
Mandatory
Credit Value required: Minimum 5, Maximum 5.
Sub-components required: Minimum 1, Maximum 1.
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O -
Options
Credit Value required: Minimum 12.
Sub-components required: Minimum 1, Maximum 1.
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1 -
Option route 1
Credit Value required: Minimum 12.
Sub-components required: Minimum 3.
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1A -
Group 1A
Credit Value required: Minimum 4.
Sub-components required: Minimum 1, Maximum 1.
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1B -
Group 1B
Credit Value required: Minimum 4.
Sub-components required: Minimum 1, Maximum 1.
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1C -
Group 1C
Credit Value required: Minimum 4.
Sub-components required: Minimum 1, Maximum 1.
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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
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2 -
Option route 2
Credit Value required: Minimum 12.
Sub-components required: Minimum 2.
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2A -
Group 2A
Credit Value required: Minimum 4.
Sub-components required: Minimum 1, Maximum 1.
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2C -
Group 2C
Credit Value required: Minimum 8.
Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
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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
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3 -
Option route 3
Credit Value required: Minimum 12.
Sub-components required: Minimum 2.
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3B -
Group 3B
Credit Value required: Minimum 4.
Sub-components required: Minimum 1, Maximum 1.
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3C -
Group 3C
Credit Value required: Minimum 8.
Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
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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