A learner should provide evidence of learning competency (knowledge, skills and attitude) by means of the following:

1. A candidate should provide evidence of a required competency, knowledge and attitude by writing a dissertation indicating

Leadership in the field of study
An original contribution to science in general but to the disciplines served by agronomy in particular
New or innovative approaches or perspectives to specific aspects of the science of crop production and
Independent and creative research ability

Integrated assessment

Competence is achieved, through continuous assessment by demonstrating the ability to achieve the outcomes of the Qualification

A dissertation written at this level after proof of advanced research was delivered by the candidate.

Assessment documents are moderated to ensure that:

They conform to the scope and context of the competency as stipulated in the qualification
They are constructed in such a way that the Assessor assesses the critical outcomes applied, during the Learners activity performances, towards achieving an outcome.

Assessments are:

To include confirmation of the Embedded Knowledge component to that the Foundational Competency is achieved
To be verified by Internal Verifiers to ensure valid, credit, true and fair results.