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Poultry Production

R1200,00

This poultry production course covers everything you need to know to successfully manage a poultry farming operation, whether for small-scale or commercial production. It includes practical guidance on poultry health, housing, nutrition, and daily farm operations, as well as essential business and management skills. The course also introduces leadership and planning principles to help learners build a productive and sustainable poultry business.

Aligned to the Occupational Certificate: Poultry Farmer (NQF Level 4, ID 99027).

Available in English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa and Sesotho.

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Poultry Production


Course Overview

This poultry production course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to start and manage a successful poultry farming business in South Africa. It covers both the operational and business aspects of poultry production, preparing learners to work effectively in commercial or small-scale environments.

Learners will explore key areas such as poultry health, disease control, housing systems, nutrition, and daily farm operations. In addition, this poultry production course includes essential management components such as team leadership, business planning, and personnel management to support efficient farm operations. Aligned with the Occupational Certificate: Poultry Farmer (NQF Level 4), the course ensures learners gain relevant, industry-ready skills. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to manage poultry production systems, maintain flock health, and operate a sustainable poultry business.

The course is QCTO accredited.

This ensures nationally recognised, industry-aligned agricultural training.

Aligned to the Occupational Certificate: Poultry Farmer (NQF Level 4, ID 99027).


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 operations of the poultry farming industry
Outcome 2 Apply poultry husbandry practices to maintain flock health and productivity
Outcome 3 Identify and manage common poultry diseases and implement prevention strategies
Outcome 4 Apply appropriate feeding and nutrition programmes for poultry
Outcome 5 Design and manage poultry housing and equipment systems
Outcome 6 Perform daily operational tasks required for efficient poultry production
Outcome 7 Apply basic business management principles within a poultry farming context
Outcome 8 Lead and manage teams working on a poultry farm
Outcome 9 Implement personnel management practices to improve workforce efficiency
Outcome 10 Apply sustainable practices to ensure long-term poultry production success

AGRISETA Accreditation is under the name Nosa Agricultural Services. Service provider code AGRI/c prov/0459/13

Who Should Enroll

Aspiring poultry farmers and entrepreneurs; Small-scale and commercial poultry producers; Farm managers and supervisors; Individuals looking to start an agricultural business

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