Description
Dairy Production
Course Overview
This dairy production course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to implement and manage effective dairy farming operations. It covers the full dairy production process, from setting up a production unit to maintaining milk quality and ensuring strict hygiene standards.
Learners will gain insight into the structure of the dairy industry in South Africa, understand milking techniques, and learn how to handle, store, and manage milk correctly. This dairy production course also focuses on essential practices such as record keeping, parlour management, and quality control systems to ensure compliance with industry standards. By the end of the course, learners will be able to operate and manage dairy production systems efficiently and professionally.
The course is QCTO accredited.
This ensures nationally recognised, industry-aligned agricultural training.
Aligned to Unit Standard 116310 at NQF Level 4 (Credits: 6).
Specific Outcomes Covered in This Learner Guide
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
| Specific Outcome | What You Will Learn |
|---|---|
| Outcome 1 | Understand the structure and role of the dairy industry in South Africa |
| Outcome 2 | Plan and set up a functional dairy production unit |
| Outcome 3 | Apply correct milking procedures and techniques |
| Outcome 4 | Implement hygiene and sanitation practices in dairy operations |
| Outcome 5 | Manage milk handling, cooling, and storage systems effectively |
| Outcome 6 | Maintain accurate parlour records and production data |
| Outcome 7 | Monitor and control milk quality according to industry standards |
| Outcome 8 | Identify factors affecting milk production and animal performance |
| Outcome 9 | Apply basic management principles to improve dairy efficiency |
| Outcome 10 | Ensure compliance with food safety and quality requirements |
AGRISETA Accreditation is under the name Nosa Agricultural Services. Service provider code AGRI/c prov/0459/13
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