Animal 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.
Accommodation: Dormitory-style housing, including laundry facilities and three meals a day.
Start Date: February 2027.
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 material.
All course material.
Practical training.
Dormitory style en-suite accommodation with kitchenette.
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).
Game and wildlife managment course.
Wi-Fi.
Tool box, with farm tools.
Laundry.
Second year practical placement.
Nampo visit and clothing.

Learning Programmes Offered

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

Animal nutrition and health

Apply and plan animal nutrition.
Optimise water quality.
Evaluate animal health systems.
Investigate hazards when handling animals.
Dissect animals.

MODULE 4

Animal production and harvesting

Anatomy and physiology.
Breeding and selection methods.
Juvenile animal rearing practices.
Harvest animal products.
Advanced pig husbandry.

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: