Short Courses
A Short course is an occupation-based learning programme aimed at building skills that have economic value.
All Full Qualifications Courses are made of subjects that can be offered as a Short Course upon request
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Agri Plant production short courses
Duration: 1 – 2 weeks
The purpose of Agri Plant Production Short Courses is as follows:
- •Manage, supervisors and working teams, performing the agricultural processes as applicable to plant production in taking responsibility for the quality and quantity of outputs.
- •Take complete responsibility for her/his own actions and also take responsibility for supervising others at lower levels within an Animal Production context under broad guidance and evaluation.
- •Take responsible decisions within a wide range based on a sound understanding of the basic principles of agri-business and good agricultural practices.
- •Able to oversee the implementation of a wide range of procedures and will be able to ensure the relevant safety, quality, hygiene and technical standards as applicable within the industry.
In addition to the above, the learner will be well positioned to extend learning and practice into other sub-fields such as Plant Production and Mixed Farming, since such efforts will only require additional learning within the elective scope of other qualifications at this level:
- • Positioned to progress towards higher levels of Management and Technical production practices as defined by qualifications at the next level.
- • Enabled to actively participate in the Primary Agricultural Sector through the production of quality agricultural products, enhancing the overall agricultural process and gain opportunities to access local, national and international agricultural markets.
- • Qualifying learners to become economically active in farming practices that will have a direct impact on Local Economic Development through the production of food, the improvement of household food security and access to mainstream agriculture.
- •Able to guide and direct others in terms of the planning, implementation and control of development projects within an Plant Production context.
Conflict Management:
Conflict Management
- Identify the main sources of conflict;
- Use appropriate techniques and employ tactics to manage conflict;
- Implement strategies to resolve conflict and turn it into a positive outcome;
- Negotiation tactics.
Telephone Etiquette:
Telephone Etiquette
- Developing communication and listening skills;
- Answering the phone in a professional manner
- Obtaining caller information
- Transferring a call seamlessly and professionally
- Taking a message and following up
Coaching a Team Member:
Coaching a Team Member
- Productivity;
- Communication;
- Commitment and loyalty; and
- Decreased levels of stress and tension.
On completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Explain the concept of coaching in a business environment;
- Demonstrate the skills and techniques required of a coach;
- Develop an action plan to coach team members;
- Gather evidence and monitor the progress achieved during the coaching process.
Enroll your employees on this course and witness the results within your company.
Function in the Business Environment:
Duration: 12 Weeks
Function in the Business Environment
- Complete work according to organisational procedures
- Know how to prioritise work
- Understand filing
- Know when it is acceptable to deviate from organisational procedures
- Work effectively with others
- Understand the function and use of office equipment and maintain it in accordance with organizational requirements
- Adhere to safety principles for the general operation of electrical equipment
Introduction to MS Excel:
Introduction to MS Excel
- Understand the principles of spreadsheets.
- Create, open and save spreadsheets.
- Produce a spreadsheet from a given specification.
- Edit a spreadsheet.
- Format a spreadsheet.
- Check spelling in a spreadsheet.
- Work with basic formulae
- Make a spreadsheet look professional and presentable
- Print and save a spreadsheet using features specific to spreadsheets.
This course assumes that the user understands the basics of using a Windows-based computer. Students should be comfortable using the keyboard, mouse, and Start menu. Understanding and experience with printing and using a web browser is an asset, but not required. No previous experience with other versions of Excel is necessary. Don’t get left behind – enrol now!!
Team Work:
Team Work
- Creativity and the free flow of ideas thrive when people work together on a team;
- Good teamwork utilizes everybody’s strengths and areas of expertise;
- Relying on others builds trust;
- Conflict inevitably happens when a group of unique people are forced to work together and employees are forced to resolve conflicts themselves.;
- Working in a team produces a wider scope of possible solutions for problems.
Working effectively in a team is not a gift from the gods though – it is a skill that requires effort and practice to master. This course offers a starting point for acquiring this skill, including teaching employees to:
- Understand the criteria for working as a member of a team.
- Contribute to building relationships between team members and stakeholders.
- Make a positive contribution to team coherence, image and spirit.
- Respect personal, ethical, religious and cultural differences, thereby enhancing interaction between team members
- Facilitate a group effort.
No company can afford for its employees not to start working towards acquiring this skill right away.
Time Management:
Duration: 10 Weeks
Time Management
- Understand the principles of time management
- Draw up time efficient work plans
- Implement time efficient work plans
- Deliver better quality work timeously;
- Display increased productivity and efficiency;
- Experience less stress and anxiety, and therefore enjoy improved quality of life.
Problem Solving:
Duration: 8 Weeks
Problem Solving
- Identify and define the problem;
- Generate a set of alternative solutions;
- Select and implement the most viable solution;
- Monitor and evaluate if it is successful;
This course provides a starting point for acquiring the skill of handling difficult or unexpected situations in the workplace as well as complex business challenges. From the employers’ perspective these skills are crucial for success in any organisation; as far as the prospective employee is concerned the course will enhance your marketability and give you the edge over other incumbents when applying for a position or promotion.
Learn to tender
Duration: 6 weeks
Learn To Tender
- correctly evaluating and pre-qualifying your business’s capacity to comply to the specifications;
- subcontracting or entering into a joint venture should that be required;
- completing the tender documents with 100% accuracy and be realistic regarding market related prices and implementing profit mark-up.
More Info About Course:
- Level: 4
- Modules: 4
- Duration: 6
- Registration: Registration takes place fortnightly.
Course Fees:
- Option 1: No facilitator involvement. After paying the attendee is granted access to the learning portal and completes the course at his own pace. Grading of assignments is not included.
R575.00
- Option 2: Course access, facilitator support, Assessment, Moderation, Certificate of Achievement issued after successful completion.
R3450.00
Modules Outline:
- Module 1: Understand the Tender Process: The process of procuring a tender.
- Module 2: Analyse tender documents: Review and understand the tender requirements.
- Module 3: Costs, Revenue and Profits: Available costing methods in relation to tender specifications.
- Module 4: Practical Exercise: Prepare and complete a tender document
- Facilitator: Option two allows for facilitator support.
- How you will learn: The course material is organised into modules, allowing you to complete the course at your own pace.Each module is followed by self-grading quizzes and assignments. (Assignments will be marked only if option 2 is selected.
- Certification: On the second option a Certificate of Achievement will be issued after successful completion of the course.