As the demand for agricultural production continues to increase, it’s crucial that the need for skilled agricultural producers in South Africa is addressed. With concerns about food security rising, training more agricultural producers has become increasingly important. This is where Agri Skills Transfer comes in.
Agri Skills Transfer, a subsidiary of Laeveld Agrochem, is a SETA-accredited training provider established in 2004, with a focus on skills development in the agricultural sector. Its training is developed on the SAQA system, and the institution has aligned its courses with the National Qualification Framework. They are also on board with the new QCTO requirements and are adapting their training material accordingly.
Agri Skills Transfer offers two-year national diploma courses in animal or plant production. It provides both full-time and distance learning options, allowing students to complete theory modules online while also gaining practical training.
The full-time option allows students to intermittently live, work, and study at the Cullinan farm, 30 kilometres east of Pretoria, and the nearby Windy Brow Game Reserve, while the distance learning option is ideal for those who already have a practical site or workplace.
All systems go
Agri Skills Transfer’s team consists of people with expertise in agriculture as well as assessment, facilitation, and design. Lizette Brazendale, their managing director, says they have the capacity to train as many learners as required by clients, and they also work with clients to build custom training packages to suit their needs.
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“We also have the capacity and infrastructure to keep records and maintain an administrative system as required by their quality management system (QMS), making it easier for AgriSETA to audit their training effectively,” she adds.
By choosing Agri Skills Transfer, students can gain the knowledge and experience needed to become skilled agricultural producers, contributing to South Africa’s food security goals and economic progress. To learn more about their courses, visit their website, email them at admin@agriskills.net, or call 012 460 9585.
The institution also welcomes anyone who wants to make an appointment to visit their demonstration farm near Cullinan, or to stop by their head office in Groenkloof, Pretoria.
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