Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Primary Agriculture in South Africa

  • Course Name: Certificate in Primary Agriculture (Primary Agriculture )
  • Major Subject: Primary Agriculture
  • Course Category: Certificate Courses

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. Gert Sibande TVET College., Standerton  
    Subjects:
    • Animal Production
    • Plant Production
    • Soil Science
    • Agri-Business
    • Advanced Plant Production
    • Farm Planning & Mechanisation
  • South West Gauteng College South West Gauteng College, Johannesburg  
    Course Content:
    -Soil Science
    -Plant Production
    -Animal Production
    -Agribusiness
  • Waterberg TVET College Waterberg TVET College, Mokopane  
    Course Duration: 1 year

    Minimum Requirement: Grade 9

    Levels: 2, 3 and 4
  • King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College, Mthatha  
    National Vocational Certificate in Primary Agriculture
  • Vhembe TVET College Vhembe TVET College, Sibasa  
    National Certificate Vocational: Primary Agriculture
  • Taletso TVET College Taletso TVET College, Mmabatho  
    National Certificate Vocational: Primary Agriculture
  • Esayidi TVET College Esayidi TVET College, Port Shepstone  
  • Maluti TVET College Maluti TVET College, Phuthaditjhaba  




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