Farming
Course Information
RecruitAgri Online Curriculum – Covering various topics are completed once a month, followed by a practical assessment.
Management courses and skills training are covered during their time at RecruitAgri.
10 Month Program
10 months practical work experience from February to end of November.
2 monthly rotations onto a different farm.
Grower Partner pays R5500 toward stipend and offers accommodation.
Benefits – 5 rotations of graduates on your farm, excellent opportunity to interview the graduate.
Calendar Dates:
January – Induction (10 Days)
October – Interview Day
November – Graduation
Online
LECTURES/ASSEssMENTS
- Macadamia and Avocado Growing
- Macadamia and Avocado Harvesting
- Soil Types, Plant Nutrition & Soil Management
- Fertilizers and Irrigation
- Pruning
- Human Resources
- Scouting & Disease Identification
- Global GAP
- Bee Pollination
- Farm Establishment Project involving Budgets & Finance
- Legal Aspects of Farming and Environmental Legislation
In person
Skills Training
- Tractor Driver Training
- Quad & Motorbike Training
- Basic Health & Safety
- Basic Food Safety
- Herbicide Application
- Leadership & Management
- Managing Disciplines
- Driver Competence Test
- PPECB Lecture
E-Learning Leadership Course
- Change Management
- Time Management
- Coaching
- Stress Management
- Operational Planning
- Negotiations