Skills-based courses that provide job-related competencies and address challenges within existing enterprises, responding to the needs of individuals and groups in the agricultural sector.
Target group
- Farmers
- Farm workers
- Agricultural development enthusiasts
Programme features
- Tailored to identified training needs
- 5 days to 3 months duration
- Offered on demand
- Basic agricultural background required
A formal process to assess and recognise skills, knowledge, and competencies acquired through work experience, informal learning, or previous training — without starting from scratch.
Allows mature or experienced individuals to gain admission into a formal qualification programme without meeting traditional entry requirements such as a Grade 12 certificate.
Enables applicants to obtain credits or exemptions for specific modules where they can already demonstrate existing knowledge and competencies from prior experience.
Who can apply
- Farmers and farm workers
- Individuals with agricultural experience
- Students with farming backgrounds
Requirements
- Pre-assessment for NQF placement
- Demonstrated agricultural skills
- Practical experience evidence
Structured work-based learning combining classroom instruction with practical workplace experience — in Animal Production or Crop Production. Nationally recognised qualifications designed primarily for youth development in agriculture.