Official training provider for the Red Meat Industry Cluster

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On-farm training

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AgriSeta Accredited

Registration number: AGRI/C PROV/2070/22

Expert Facilitators

With a background in animal science and production studies

Skills Development Courses

Animal Husbandry

US 12587, US 116197
NQF Level 1

  • Identifying general symptoms of sick animals
  • Knowledge of common diseases
  • Record-keeping
  • Basic vaccination and immunisation programmes
  • Correct procedures for handling vaccines
  • Dipping and tick control
  • Correct animal handling
  • Procedures for restraining and herding animals
  • Dehorning and castration
  • Marking and identification
  • Heat detection
  • Feed and water practices and supply

Livestock Handler

US 116197, US 116643, US 116074
NQF Level 1, 2

  • Observing, recording and reporting on normal and abnormal animal behaviour and physical attributes
  • Herding animals in a controlled manner
  • Restraining animals in a restraint facility
  • Preparing and administering livestock-processing treatments
  • Selecting vaccines and pharmaceuticals
  • Adhering to animal and human safety precautions
  • Applying treatment procedures
  • Observing biosecurity principles

Feedlot Unit Controller - Disease and Biosecurity

US 116219, US 116637, US 116308
NQF Level 1, 2


  • Carrying out animal health procedures and supervising the way animals are restrained for such procedures
  • Performing basic veterinary procedures
  • Treating and vaccinating animals under supervision
  • Implementation of basic principles of biosecurity
  • Preparing the weighing facility, determining livestock mass and restoring the weighing facility to an inoperative status
  • Supervising animal disease prevention
  • Ensuring that the basic clinical examination is done correctly

Artificial Insemination

US 116107, US 116215
NQF Level 1

  • Breeding principles and practices
  • Heat detection
  • Normal and abnormal behaviour during the birth process
  • Post-partum behaviour
  • Basic artificial insemination practices and procedures

Occupational Health & Safety

US 123172
NQF Level 2

  • Gaining knowledge of responsibilities of the employer and the employees
  • Knowledge of requirements for transport, loading and equipment safety
  • Steps to be taken during emergency situations

Socio-economic Empowerment

US 13996, US 13357, US 15092
NQF Level 1

  • Working effectively within a workplace
  • Understanding the free-market economic system and the farmworker’s role in it
  • Understanding agricultural production systems and the importance of productivity
  • Planning and managing personal finances

Prevent & Treat Animal Diseases

US 116219
NQF Level 1

  • Perform animal restraint and related procedures
  • Perform basic veterinary procedures
  • Treat and vaccinate animals under supervision
  • Supervise the carrying out of basic principles of biosecurity
  • Carry out pre-planned programs

Implement Animal Health & Biosecurity

US 116308
NQF Level 1

  • Supervise animal disease prevention and ensure correct practices are in place
  • Ensure that basic clinical examination is done correctly
  • Ensure correct dosage rates and calibrate and use instruments correctly
  • Ensure that vaccination and treatment are done correctly

Determine Feedlot Mass

US 116637
NQF Level 1

  • Preparing the weighing facility
  • Determining livestock mass
  • Record and submit determined mass
  • Restoring the weighing facility to an inoperative status

The Feedlot Environment

US 116647​
NQF Level 1

  • Identify and describe industry role players and structures
  • Evaluate livestock purchase regions
  • Demonstrate an understanding of relevant legislation applicable to the livestock industry
  • Apply feedlot production and slaughter norms

Feedlot Feed Ingredients & Blends

US 116653
NQF Level 1

  • Identify basic feedlot ingredients
  • Distinguish between blended feedlot feeds
  • Identify the quality of blends.
    The blended feed includes but is not limited to starter, grower, finisher, and hospital diets.