Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
The most important annual agronomic crops for a particular climatic region as well as potential food, fibre, medicinal and industrial crops are identified.
The soil and climatic requirements for the production of such crops are described.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Ecological processes involved in development of different biomes and veld types are manipulated.
Veld sustainably is managed through the application of the knowledge about physiology of grazing plants.
Common grasses are identified by means of an identification key.
Aspects such as veld burning, bush encroachment, soil erosion etc. are managed and explained.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
A research problem is defined.
An appropriate research methodology is selected.
A research is designed and conducted.
Data is analysed and interpreted.
Conclusions are drawn about the research problem.
Research findings are reported on orally and in writing.

Integrated Assessment:
Evaluation will be based on continuous assessment in some modules, where learners are assessed on progress before continuing with new work. At least four assessment opportunities are allowed per module and marks are allocated based on an average of these evaluation opportunities. Depending on the different modules, assessment opportunities will consist of theory tests (at least 2), writing and presentation of seminars, carrying out, writing up and presentation of research assignments, practical assignments, summarizing and presenting prescribed course work and practical tests. In other modules the evaluation is based on class marks and examination marks. The class marks contribute 40% to the final mark while the exam mark contributes 60%. The class marks are based on at least four assessment opportunities which include two theory tests and depending on the module, practical tests, seminars and practical assignments.