National Diploma Application
SAQA ID 49010/49011, NQF Level 5
Important Notice
By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and accept that the R1,500 application fee is non-refundable, and that the full diploma fees (as outlined under Flexible Learning Opportunities) will be payable according to your selected study option.
You also acknowledge that a final matric certificate will be required in order to commence the diploma.
R1,500.00
Animal Production Course Modules
- Module 1: Planning a farming enterprise.
- Module 2: Business and management practices.
- Module 3: Animal nutrition and health.
- Module 4: Animal production and harvesting.
- Module 5: Mathematics and data collection.
- Module 6: Communication.
- For a detailed breakdown of all modules & SAQA Unit standards, please visit https://agriskills.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1.-New-Animal-Production-Module-Breakdown-NQF-5.pdf
Plant Production Course Modules
- Module 1: Planning a farming enterprise.
- Module 2: Business and management practices.
- Module 3: Pest control and chemical handling.
- Module 4: Plant production and harvesting.
- Module 5: Mathematics and data collection.
- Module 6: Communication.
- For a detailed breakdown of all modules & SAQA Unit Standards, please visit https://agriskills.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1.-New-Plant-Production-Module-Breakdown-NQF-5.pdf
Flexible Learning Opportunities
- Full Time Cullinan Farm (R250,000) – please view/download brochure here
- Full Time Groenkloof City Campus (R165,000) – please view/download brochure here
- Online Distance Learning (R82,500) – please view/download brochure here
- Monthly instalment payment plans available.
- Online Distance Learners must have access to a practical site. A minimum of 1,680 hours of practical work is required over the 2-year period (approximately 54 weeks at 8 hours per day, 5 days per week).
- Cullinan & Groenkloof Learners must have access to a practical site for their 2nd
Included in the Courses
- All course material offered in English. Support & contact class assistance also available in Afrikaans.
- Ongoing mentorship support provided.
- Practical Experience: Hands-on training at Cullinan Farm and/or own practical site for distance learners and for the 2nd year of study.
- Start Date: February (Cullinan & Groenkloof), continuous for online studies.
- Short Courses to the value of approximately R30,000 included in the Diploma fee.
Good to know
- Two-year duration of which the 2nd year is always online.
- Matric Certificate required.
- Diplomas are AgriSETA accredited and a SAQA registered qualification.
- Agri Skills Transfer is QCTO accredited.
- Online theory (where applicable) conducted via a Learner Management System.
- Additional practical experience to be gained at your own site during the 2nd year of your studies (Cullinan & Groenkloof learners).
- There are no formal tests or exams. Learners are evaluated based on assignments and the practical logbook.
Should you require any further detail before applying, please contact us on admin@agriskills.net
All online courses are 100% self-study. For short courses, theoretical content can generally be completed within a few days. There are no online lectures to attend and no official starting dates for online short courses – the moment you purchase you can start immediately.
