This document outlines the key concepts of an Agricultural Technology course, including definitions, purposes, scope, and learning outcomes. Agricultural Technology focuses on the technological processes used in agriculture and their interaction with people, soil, plants, and animals. The purpose is to understand how technology sustains life and promotes economic and cultural values. The scope covers applying the technological design process to practical projects involving equipment, structures, irrigation systems, and cost calculations. There are four learning outcomes, including understanding the relationship between agriculture, technology, society and the environment; applying the technological process; demonstrating knowledge of principles; and applying skills responsibly and effectively.

1. AGRICULTURAL
TECHNOLOGY
►Definition
►Scope
►Purpose
►Learning Outcomes

2. DEFINITION
►Agricultural Technology focuses
on technological processes used
in agriculture
►To create an understanding of
how processes, equipment and
structures are used with people,
soil, plants, animals and their

3. ►to sustain and maintain quality of
life and to promote economic,
aesthetic and sound cultural
values.

4. PURPOSE
►The subject Agricultural
Technology will expose learners to
SKVA relevant within the
agricultural and farming
environment. It takes cognisance of
and relates to the C O and D
Outcomes outlined in Chapter 1, by
preparing learners to:

5. ►understand the social contribution
of Agricultural Technology.
►identify and solve problems in an
Agricultural Technology
environment
►communicate effectively using
verbal, written, visual, and graphical
communication

6. ►organise and manage activities
responsibly and effectively;
►collect, analyse, organise, critically
evaluate and present information
►use science and technology
effectively and critically,
► Manage the impact of Agricultural
Technology on natural resources
►Show an understanding of the
indigenous knowledge, ethical
considerations

7. SCOPE
►Agricultural Technology affords the
learners the opportunity to apply the
technological process to identify,
investigate, design, make, evaluate and
communicate by using skills to carry out
practical projects, operate, repair and
maintain equipment, design and
construct structures in the agricultural
environment as applicable to people,
plants, animals, soil and their products.

8. The following generic concepts are
imbedded in Agricultural Technology
 identify and solve problems using the
technological process
 safety rules and regulations applicable
within agricultural environment,
 use safety measures in the transport
of animals and livestock
 basic operational knowledge and
correct use of agricultural tools,
equipment and machinery

9.  effective communication techniques
 effective use of computer
technology
 construction, erecting and
maintenance (buildings and structures)
 maintenance and repair (implements etc)
 energy principles and its application

10. ►planning, construction and
maintenance of animal handling
facilities
►prevention of soil erosion;
►safe and effective use of
agricultural equipment
►planning, designing and
maintenance of macro and micro
irrigation and hydroponics systems;

11. ►planning, construction and
maintenance of production plants
and
►cost calculation in the agricultural
environment.

12. The following processes must be
embedded in Agricultural Technology
►learn to solve problems in
methodical, scientific and creative
ways
►learn by dealing directly with
inclusivity, human rights, social and
environmental issues in theoretical
and practical tasks;

13. ►use and engage with subject
related knowledge in a purposeful
way;
►use a variety of life skills when
working on projects in an authentic
context and
►develop more positive attitudes and
perceptions towards career
pathways.

14. LEARNING OUTCOMES
►LEARNING OUTCOME 1:
Technology, Society and the
Environment
►The learner is able to express
awareness and show understanding
of the interrelationship between
Agricultural Technology, society and
the environment.

15. ►LEARNING OUTCOME 2:
Technological Process
►The learner is able to understand
and apply the technological
process.

16. ►LEARNING OUTCOME 3:
Knowledge and Understanding
►The learner is able to show an
understanding of knowledge,
principles and concepts used in
Agricultural Technology.

17. ►LEARNING OUTCOME 4:
Application of Knowledge
►The learner is able to apply the
principles, practices and skills used
in Agricultural Technology by
organising and managing activities
responsibly and effectively.

18. LO 2
LO 2:
Technological
process
Subject Overview
and Interrelationships of the FOUR LOs
Knowledge
and
understanding
Technology
Society and
the
Environment
Impact of
Technological
advancement
on society and
the
environment
Assessment
Standards
APPLICATION
LO 3
LO 1
LO 4
Developing
Process
Investigate
Evaluate
Design
Make
Communicate
ACCESS &
DATA
PROCESS
CONCEPTS
- measuring instruments
- tools & equipment
- safety
- testing & maintaining
- electrical, electronic and
logic systems