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FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (FET) COURSES FOR AGRICULTURE Training in Agriculture and related study fields, in the form of Short courses and Learnerships, are provided at the Elsenburg College of Agriculture. These courses are aimed mainly at new, emerging and previously disadvantaged farmers, as well as farm workers. Courses can vary in length from 1 to 13 days and include topics such as: - pig, beef, poultry and dairy production
- agricultural marketing
- agricultural and financial management
- vegetable production
- basic soil science and plant nutrition
- tractor maintenance
Persons who attend a full course receive a Certificate of Attendance. Persons who want to be assessed (via an examination) must indicate so when confirmation of booking is made. If the learner is found competent during assessment then the Certificate of Attendance will be replaced by a Certificate of Competence. Courses will be presented only if the prescribed number of students have applied, normally a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 25 are required. All courses can also be presented away from the Elsenburg College of Agriculture, provided that the necessary training facilities and equipment are available. Additional follow-up training sessions on farms and sites can be arranged at a specific tariff. Course attendants must have their ID books available. For more information, contact:
Jackie Beerwinkel at Elsenburg College
Tel: 021 808 5452
Fax: 021 884 4319
jackieb@elsenburg.com For the latest curriculum and course schedule, visit the Elsenburg website. Fees Courses at Elsenburg cost R85-00 per person per day, lunch included. Accommodation at Elsenburg (if available) costs an additional R35-00 per person per day and includes breakfast and supper. Decentralised courses in rural communities (not at Elsenburg) cost R50-00 per person per day.
DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE This qualification is intended for someone employed in agri-business who is interested in furthering his or her studies in a specialist elective. It is a distance-learning programme presented as an experiential learning programme in collaboration with a mentor in agri-business. The Diploma programme consists of compulsory core subjects and an elective subject of the student's choice. Compulsory subjects for production specialisation: - Resource Management III
- Agri Management III.
Students can choose any of their undergraduate electives as a chosen field of specialisation, or choose from agri-business electives on offer, including - Agronomy / Pasture Science III
- Agri Management III
- Extension and Sales Management III
- Vegetable Cultivation III
- Large Stock Production III
- Sheep and Wool Production III
- Pomology III
- Viticulture III.
:Admission requirements The minimum requirement for admission is a Higher Certificate in Agriculture or an equivalent qualification. For more information, contact:
Stephan van der Merwe
Tel: 021 808 5491
stephanvdm@elsenburg.com or Elsenburg College
PO Box 54, Elsenburg, 7607
Tel: 021 808 5450/1
judig@elsenburg.com Application forms are available on the Elsenburg website. The closing date for applications is 31 October. Fees Tuition fees: R5 000
Continuation fees: R1 000
Tuition fees per module: R950
DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE: CELLAR TECHNOLOGY This specialist programme is aimed at winemakers and those interested in pursuing a related career in the wine industry. The programme is presented at Elsenburg's Training winery, where students receive formal theoretical lectures as well as practical training in winemaking and winery operations. Compulsory subjects for the programme are: - Oenology Theory III
- Oenology Practical III
- Wine Legislation III
- Wine Chemistry Theory III
- Wine Chemistry Practical III
- Wine Marketing III
- Wine Microbiology Theory III
- Wine Microbiology Practical III.
Admission Requirements Students intending to apply for the Diploma in Agriculture: Cellar Technology programme need to have passed any two of the following subjects on Senior Certificate level: - Mathematics
- Biology
- Physical Science.
Applicants must also have completed the Higher Certificate in Agriculture programme, with Viticulture and Wine Science as electives, or have obtained an equivalent qualification. For More Information Stephan van der Merwe
Tel: 021 808 5491
stephanvdm@elsenburg.com or Elsenburg College
PO Box 54, Elsenburg, 7607
Tel: 021 808 5450/1
judig@elsenburg.com Application forms are available at the Elsenburg website. Closing Dates - 31 October (present students)
- 31 July (new students).
Fees
B.AGRIC. DEGREE This 3-year qualification is intended for someone who plans to follow a career in farming or in an agricultural-related industry. The student is equipped with the production, technical and management skills that are necessary in agriculture and in agri-related industries. The degree consists of compulsory core subjects, elective subjects and optional subjects. The degree is structured in such a way that students not only learn about farming in theory, but also get to practice how to farm. Contact Details For more information, contact:
Stephan van der Merwe
Tel: 021 808 5491
stephanvdm@elsenburg.com or Elsenburg College
PO Box 54, Elsenburg, 7607
Tel: 021 808 5450/1
judig@elsenburg.com Application forms are available on the Elsenburg website. The closing date for applications is 31 August. Tuition Fees Year 1: R5 890
Year 2: R3 240 plus R360 per optional subject
Year 3: R3 240 plus R360 per optional subject
AGRICULTURAL TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS This structured, three-year Masters Degree Programme is aimed at previously disadvantaged individuals who want to follow careers in the Agricultural sector. What is the Programme for Young Professionals? At the end of the programme, successful participants will: - Have gained valuable research experience.
- Have a Master's degree in agriculture.
- Be empowered to follow a meaningful career in agriculture.
- Have contributed to the knowledge pool of agriculture.
The main institutional participants of the YPP programme are: - the Western Cape Department of Agriculture
- the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Stellenbosch.
The Nature of the Programme Participants will be involved in a structured programme that extends over three years, starting in the second half of January. The programme consists of two phases. The first involves structured in-service training for six months. The second phase involves a project in which the individual concerned undertakes independent research. As the second phase takes place in co-operation with the relevant Department of one of the local universities, candidates who fulfil all the relevant requirements will obtain a Master's Degree upon completion. Who Will Be Considered for the Programme? To be considered for the YPP programme, you must be: - from a previously disadvantaged group
- intent on following a career in agriculture
- a South African citizen
- in possession of, or in the process of completing, a relevant honours degree
- able to complete the programme.
Although not a prerequisite, a special effort is made to involve women in the programme. How to Apply Enquiries must be directed to:
Mishka Abrahams
Tel: 021 808 5191 Applications must be forwarded to:
For attention: Ms MJ Agenbag
The Director: Human Resources and Support Services
Department of Agriculture: Western Cape
Private Bag X1
Elsenburg, 7607 Applications need to be received by early October. Fees Participants in the programme will be entitled to a competitive remuneration for the three-year period of the programme. A bursary covering student fees at the local university will also be provided. The programme makes provision for research facilities and reasonable research expenditure. Each candidate is, however, responsible for his/her own accommodation and living expenses. After the conclusion of the training period, participants will be contractually obliged to be appointed for a period equal to at least the duration of their participation in the programme if a suitably funded vacancy should be available in the field of training the person received. |
