Study at your own pace!

Agri-Learn, the i3A / BASA online campus, gives students access to quality agricultural e-learning programmes and research information. Study full-time or part-time to accommodate the demands of your life. Modules are accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Earn your National Diploma, NQF 5, or National Certificate NQF 4, in Beef-, or Dairy production

Students who meet minimum enrollment criteria can attend individual learning modules or a series of modules that, upon successful completion, lead to a National Certificate and National Diploma in Beef or Dairy Production.
The Programme is ideal for school leavers, farm workers and industry employees who would like to obtain a National Qualification in the Bovine Industry.

Beef Production Qualifications

National Certificate in Animal production with a specialisation in
BEEF PRODUCTION

Prospectus - NC Animal production BEEF PRODUCTION

National Diploma in Animal production with a specialisation in
BEEF PRODUCTION

Prospectus - ND Animal production BEEF PRODUCTION

Dairy Production Qualifications

National Certificate in Animal production with a specialisation in
DAIRY PRODUCTION

Prospectus - NC Animal production DAIRY PRODUCTION

National Diploma in Animal production with a specialisation in
DAIRY PRODUCTION

Prospectus - ND Animal production DAIRY PRODUCTION

BEEF Production
Skills Course Qualifications:

  • Farm worker’s current realities
  • The Nature of Thought
  • Introduction to Beef Production
  • Bovine Health and Biosecurity (MSD)
  • Handling and feeding beef cattle
  • The Feedlot Environment
  • Commercial farm planning
  • Artificial Insemination
  • Beef record Systems
  • Natural pastures and grazing

DAIRY Production
Primary Dairy Production:

  • Dairy General Labourer
  • Dairy Department Supervisor
  • Dairy Department Manager
  • Plan and dairy farms and commission a milking parlour
  • Feeding of dairy cattle
  • Raining dairy calves
  • Manage dairy cattle classes
  • Dairy cattle health and biosecurity (MSD)
  • Milk harvesting and in-parlour processing
  • Dairy record keeping systems

DAIRY Production
Secondary Dairy Production:

  • National Certificate: Milk and Cream Handling
  • GETC: Food & Beverage Handling Processes
  • National Certificate: Manufacturing Management
  • Introductory Dairy Analytical procedures
  • Good manufacturing principles
  • HACCP (Food Safety) for Supervisors
  • Compile a HACCP ( Food Safety) Study
  • Internal & Supplier Auditing practices