Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Primary Agriculture in South Africa

Certificate in Primary Agriculture provides students with a solid foundation in agricultural techniques, practices and principles. This program equips graduates with the necessary skills to thrive in the agricultural industry. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training, students learn about soil science, crop cultivation, animal husbandry, farm management and agricultural technology.

This certificate opens up a range of career opportunities for graduates including:
1. Farm manager
2. Agricultural technician
3. Crop or livestock production supervisor
4. Agricultural sales representative
5. Extension officer
6. Agronomist
7. Farm consultant
8. Farm equipment operator
9. Agricultural research assistant
10. Livestock breeder

Institutions Offering Certificate in Primary Agriculture

•  Majuba TVET College, Newcastle  
  1. Level 2
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -A year-end school report for grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 certificate
  -An NQF Level 1 Qualification
  
  Subjects:
  -Soil Science
  -Plant Production
  -Animal Production
  -Agri Business (elective)
  
  2. Level 3
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -NQF Level 2 in the specific programme
  
  Subjects:
  -Soil Science
  -Plant Production
  -Animal Production
  -Agri Business (elective)
  
  3. Level 4
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -NQF Level 3 in the specific programme
  
  Subjects:
  -Farming Planning and Mechanization
  -Advanced Plant Production
  -Animal Production
  -Agri Business (elective)
•  Elangeni TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal  
  Duration: 3 years (1 year per level)
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  • A year end school report for Grade 9 (pass) or higher;
  • or an NQF Level 1 Qualification;
  • or an abridged programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2;
  • or A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements.
  
  Subjects:
  1. Level 2
  -Soil Science
  -Plant Production
  -Animal Production
  -Agri-Business
  2. Level 3
  -Soil Science
  -Plant Production
  -Animal Production
  -Agri-Business
  3. Level 4
  -Soil Science
  -Plant Production
  -Animal Production
  -Agri-Business
•  UMfolozi TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal  
  Level 2,3,4
  Minimum entry requirements:
  -A year-end school report for Grade 10, 11 or 12; or
  -An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
  -An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2.
  
  Subjects:
  1. Level 2
  -Soil Science
  -Soil Science
  -Plant Production
  -Animal Production
  -Agribusiness
  2. Level 3
  -Soil Science
  -Plant Production
  -Animal Production
  -Agribusiness
  3. Level 4
  -Farm Planning &
  -Farm Planning & Mechanization
  -Agribusiness
  -Animal Production
  -Advance Plant Production
•  King Hintsa TVET College, Butterworth  
  Duration: 3 Years full-time (1 year per level)
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  •Level 2 – Grade 9 or Level 1
  •Level 3 – Level 2 qualification
  •Level 4 – Level 3 qualification
  
  Subject:
  1. Level 2 Vocational subjects
  •Soil Science
  •Plant Production
  •Animal Production
  •Agri- Business
  2. Level 3 Vocational subjects
  •Soil Science
  •Plant Production
  •Animal Production
  •Agri- Business
  3. Level 4 Vocational subjects
  •Farm Planning and Mechanism
  •Advanced Plant Production
  •Animal Production
  •Agri- Business
•  Coastal KZN TVET College, Durban   
  Level 2, 3 and 4
  
  Course requirements
  
  (i) Level 2: Grade 9 or equivalent qualification
  
  (ii) Level 3: Level 2 or equivalent qualification
  
  (iii) Level 4: Level 3 or equivalent qualification
  
  
  Mode of study: full time
  
  
  Course duration: 1 year for each level
  
  
  Course content
  
  (i) Communication (Language)
  
  (ii) Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
  
  (iii) Life Orientation
  
  (iv) Soil Science
  
  (v) Animal Production
  
  (vi) Plant Production
  
  (vii) Agri-Business (0)*
•  Mthashana TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -Grade 9 With Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy or Any Other Equivalent Qualification.
  
  Modules:
  • Plant Production
  • Animal Production
  • Farm Planning and Mechanization
  • Soil Science
  • Agri-business
  • Advanced Plant Production
  
•  Western College TVET, Randfontein  
  Subjects:
  1. Level 2
  -Soil Science
  -Plant Production
  -Animal Production
  -Agribusiness
  2. Level 3
  -Soil Science
  -Plant Production
  -Animal Production
  -Agribusiness
  3. Level 4
  -Soil Science
  -Plant Production
  -Animal Production
  -Agribusiness
•  Ehlanzeni TVET College, Nelspruit  
  Admission Requirements:
  
  -Minimum Grade 9 year-end report (must have passed Mathematics)
  -An NQF Level 1 qualification
  -All entry applicants must adhere to placement assessment criteria before admission
•  Vuselela TVET College, Klerksdorp  
  Duration: 1 year per level
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -A Grade 9 Certificate or higher qualification, but preferably a Grade 10 or Grade 11 Certificate.
•  Gert Sibande TVET College., Standerton  
  Subjects:
  • Animal Production
  • Plant Production
  • Soil Science
  • Agri-Business
  • Advanced Plant Production
  • Farm Planning & Mechanisation
•  South West Gauteng College, Johannesburg  
  Course Content:
  -Soil Science
  -Plant Production
  -Animal Production
  -Agribusiness
•  Waterberg TVET College, Mokopane  
  Course Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum Requirement: Grade 9
  
  Levels: 2, 3 and 4
•  King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College, Mthatha  
  National Vocational Certificate in Primary Agriculture
•  Vhembe TVET College, Sibasa  
  National Certificate Vocational: Primary Agriculture
•  Taletso TVET College, Mmabatho  
  National Certificate Vocational: Primary Agriculture
•  Esayidi TVET College, Port Shepstone  
  
•  Maluti TVET College, Phuthaditjhaba  
  

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