This is the Agricultural Technology CAPS Document (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) for the Further Education and Training Phase, Grades 10-12, issued by the South African Department of Basic Education. It sets out what must be taught, learnt and assessed in Agricultural Technology across Grades 10, 11 and 12, and is relevant for the 2026 and 2027 school years. The subject focuses on the technology used in agriculture, including the tools, equipment, structures and processes farmers use to cultivate land and produce food.
The following document, Agricultural Technology CAPS Document Grades 10-12.pdf, is the full document.
CAPS Document Brief
Agricultural Technology CAPS Document Grades 10-12 kavo-009
Agricultural Technology is defined as a subject focusing on the technology used in agriculture, covering how processes, tools, equipment, structures and skills are used by farmers to cultivate land and produce food and products through various production processes. Its scope includes applying the technological process to design and make practical projects, and to operate, repair and maintain agricultural equipment and structures.
The document runs to 56 pages and is divided into four sections. Section 1 covers background and the general aims and time allocation of the South African curriculum, Section 2 defines Agricultural Technology, its specific aims, scope and subject requirements, Section 3 provides the term plans and content framework for Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12, and Section 4 covers assessment requirements.
The subject aims to expose learners to knowledge and skills relevant to the agricultural and farming environment, enabling them to identify and solve technological problems using critical, innovative and creative thinking. It aims to prepare learners for career pathways and further education by developing entrepreneurial skills and practical competence in operating, repairing and maintaining agricultural equipment and structures.
Grade
10-12
Subject
Agricultural Technology
Phase
Further Education and Training (FET)
Curriculum
South African (CAPS)
School Years
2026 and 2027