NQF Level 3 (Training can be done for group bookings at a NQF 1 Level)
01-05 February 2010
01-05 March 2010
05-09 April 2010
03-07 May 2010
07-11 June 2010
05-09 July 2010
02-06 August 2010
06-10 September 2010
04-08 October 2010
01-05 November 2010

The course deals with basic poultry production, covering:

• Brooding of chicks, Bird health, Bio-security, Common poultry diseases, Vaccinating
• Looking after birds: feed, water, litter management, lights and ventilation
• Cleaning of chicken houses, Chicken house designs
• Book-keeping and record keeping

The course is highly recommended for extension officers, supervisors, emerging farmers, trainee farmers/farm managers. Emphasis is placed on hands-on application of operating skills as well as a general understanding 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. The daily program includes lectures as well as farm visits where every procedure is demonstrated. Learners are expected to participate and demonstrate what has been learnt. Learners are exposed to different types of equipment, facilities, group work as well as all the poultry disciplines. The team of facilitators comprises highly trained and very experienced people with a great many years of experience in the industry. NQF Level 3 learners will complete written tests during the week. The understanding and competency of the NQF level 1 learners will be assessed daily. On completion of the course, all students will receive either a SUCCESSFUL or ATTENDED certificate.

NEW COURSE
19 – 23 April 2010 - Hatchery Course (Manage Hatching Eggs for Setting)

VENUE – KwaZulu-Natal Poultry Institute, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg.

COST – R2580.00 This applies to all learners. This includes all lunches, teas and training material. Should learners require accommodation an additional R650.00 is required, this includes breakfasts and dinners. Learners must bring their own bed linen, blankets, pillow, towel and toiletries. All courses start on Monday morning 8:30 a.m.

APPLICATIONS – Limited to 25 applicants per course – less than 10 the course to 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, write in English, and operate a calculator.

REGISTRATION – Contact:
Lorraine Giles (KZNPI) Tel: 033 3460049 Fax: 033 3863600 training@kznpi.co.za OR
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

We reserve the right to change course dates