Plant Production

2 YEAR NATIONAL DIPLOMA

About Cullinan Farm Campus

Agri Skills Transfer has been offering agricultural National Diploma courses since 2012 on a distance learning basis. We realised that the ultimate way forward will be to have an agricultural training facility where students have the best of both (training & practical contact sessions combined with workplace experience). Our Cullinan Farm Training Centre has been up and running for 5 years. We are extremely excited about the amazing learning experiences that we offer to our learners.

The Agri Skills Transfer Cullinan Farm Campus is a premier agricultural training hub that combines theoretical education with hands-on practical experience. Located just outside Pretoria, this dynamic campus offers students the perfect environment to develop the skills and knowledge required to excel in the agricultural sector.

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Included in the course

Delivery Method: In-person training (face-to-face).
Mentorship: Ongoing support provided.
Start Date: February 2027.
Accommodation: Dormitory-style housing, including laundry facilities and three meals a day.
Fees & Payment plans.

Inclusions

PPE (1 Set jacket & trousers, safety boots, gum boots, ﬁeld hat,
safety goggels, gloves, dust mask ,branded ofﬁcial field shirt, 3 branded t-shirts)
All course materials.
Practical training.
Dormitory style en-suite accommodation with kitchennett.
School breaks.
Three meals per day (Monday to Friday) Including weekends.
Cost of Short Courses: Valued at R40,000.
Payment Options: Full payment or instalment plan available (conditions apply).
Wi-Fi.
Laundry.
Game and wildlife managment course.
Tool box, with farm tools.
Second year practical placement.
Nampo visit and clothing.

Learning Programmes Offered

National Diploma in Agriculture Plant Production (SAQA ID 49010, NQF 5).
National Diploma in Agriculture Animal Production (SAQA ID 49011, NQF 5).

Short Courses

Covering topics such as Beef Cattle Production, Goat Production, Piggery Production, Plant Production, Poultry Production, Sheep Production, Drive a Tractor, First Aid, Fire Fighting, Snake Handling and a Veggie course.

Student Accommodation at Agri Skills Transfer Cullinan Farm Campus

At the Cullinan Farm Campus, we provide dormitory-style en-suite accommodation with kitchennett for both male and female students, ensuring a comfortable and supportive living environment. Students enjoy three nutritious meals on weekdays, while a dedicated student kitchen is available on weekends for preparing their own meals. To make life easier, we also offer weekly laundry services to take care of students' clothing. Our accommodation is designed to support students as they focus on their studies and practical training in agriculture.

Not included in the course

Travel to and from practical and theory site.
Snacks and beverages (tuckshop available at own expense).

Good to know

AgriSETA and QCTO Accredited.
Requires Matric Certificate (conditions apply).
Online theory via a Learner Management System.
Additional practical to be done on your own site during your course.

Included in the course

MODULE 1

Planning a farming enterprise

Plan a farm and select a site.
Optimise farming systems.
Integrate sustainable systems.
Design natural resource management plan.
And more...

MODULE 2

Business and management practices

Integrate marketing plans.
Manage HR and labour relations.
Interpret financial records.
Manage input chain.
Food safety and QMS.
Control feedlot production.
And more…

MODULE 3

Pest control and chemical handling

Integrated pest management principles.
Sale of agrochemical products.
Aerial application of agrochemical products.

MODULE 4

Plant production and harvesting

Optimise water quality.
Manage soil systems.
Manage the harvesting process.
Hydroponic production units.
Biological processes in plant physiology.

MODULE 5

Mathematics and data collection

Mathematics.
Monitor financialmaspects.
Agricultural datamcollection.

MODULE 6

Communication

Communication.
Written and spoken.

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First-Year: Theoretical and Practical Studies

Students spend their first year engaged in full-time theoretical studies, complemented by practical sessions at the campus's agricultural enterprise units, including:

Goat Production
Poultry Production
Sheep Production
Plant Production and Vegetable Farming
Irrigation and Water Management
Beef Cattle Production
Pomegranate Orchards Management

Students complete a minimum of 1,200 practical hours, meticulously logged in their logbooks, ensuring they gain invaluable hands-on experience.

Second-Year: Practical Experience

In the second year, students identify a farm of their own choice to complete their practical components. This immersive experience allows them to specialise and apply their knowledge in a real-world setting. The theoretical learning continues via Google Classroom, blending traditional education with modern digital tools for a comprehensive learning experience.