NQF level 3 schedule (Training can be arranged for group bookings at NQF level 1)

Summaries:

Poultry Production ; Commercial Layers:
Brooding, bird health, bio-security, diseases, vaccinating, feed, water, litter management, lights, ventilation, cleaning, house designs, book-keeping and record keeping

Hatchery:
Microbiology and fertility of eggs, nest management, egg collection, handling, storage and grading, setting, incubation, hatching process, processing day old chicks, record keeping and bio-security

Poultry Business Skills [NEW COURSE):
Overview of the industry, planning, writing a business plan, market research, production and financial records, cash flow and budgeting, profit and loss, marketing

These informative courses are highly recommended for emerging farmers, extension officers, supervisors and trainee farmers/farm managers as they provide a very good basic general knowledge of what has to be done, why it has to be done and when it has to be done. Visual and practical assignments are emphasised. As well as formal lectures, there are visits, where applicable, to the KZNPI farm where procedures are demonstrated. The team of facilitators is highly trained and experienced.

NQF Level 3 delegates will complete written tests during the week. The understanding and competency of the NQF level 1 delegates will be assessed daily. On completion of the course, all students will receive a certificate.

VENUE – KwaZulu-Natal Poultry Institute, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg.
COST – R2985.00 This applies to all delegates and includes lunches, teas and training material.
Should delegates require accommodation at KZNPI then an additional R765.00 is required. This amount will cover breakfasts and dinners as well as single room accommodation. Delegates must bring their own bed linen, blankets, pillow, towel and toiletries.
APPLICATIONS – Limited to 12 applicants per course - if less than 7, the course will be c/f to next date.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS -
For NQF 1 – it is an advantage to be able to speak English, but not a requirement. Courses can be conducted in Zulu though the notes are in English.
For NQF 3 – applicants must be able to read and write in English and operate a calculator.

REGISTRATION – Contact:
Tessa Smythe (KZNPI) Tel: 033 3460049 Fax: 033 3863600 kznpi@mweb.co.za OR training@kznpi.co.za
Sharmla Moodley (Dept. of Agric.) Tel: 033 3559444 Fax: 033 3559443 Sharmla.Moodley@dae.kzntl.gov.za

DEPOSIT – To secure your booking you are required to make a R250.00 deposit no later than the Monday the week before the course starts. Please note that the deposit will be non-refundable.
Please enter your name as the reference on the deposit slip.

Bank details: KZN Poultry Institute ; Standard Bank (Main Branch, Pietermaritzburg) ;
Branch code: 057525 ; Account no: 052125831
Please enter your name as the reference on the deposit slip.