0112 months
SAQA qualification 48976
National Certificate: Animal Production
NQF Level 2Enrol Now ↗
Programmes
From practical workshops to 12-month qualifications.
AgriSETA-accredited national certificates, focused practical programmes and enterprise pathways that connect agricultural learning to productive outcomes.
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Accredited 12-month programmes
Five recognised agricultural qualifications.
Makabongwe Projects is accredited by the AgriSETA ETQA as an agricultural education and training provider. These national certificate programmes form part of the institute's approved accreditation scope.
- Provider code
- AGRI/c prov/2859/24
- ETQA ID
- 694
- Accreditation period
- 30 June 2026 - 30 June 2028
- Programme duration
- 12 months
0212 months
SAQA qualification 49048
National Certificate: Animal Production
NQF Level 3Enrol Now ↗
0312 months
SAQA qualification 49052
National Certificate: Plant Production
NQF Level 3Enrol Now ↗
0412 months
SAQA qualification 49582
National Certificate: Poultry Production
NQF Level 2Enrol Now ↗
0512 months
SAQA qualification 66589
National Certificate: Horticulture
NQF Level 2Enrol Now ↗
Important scope note
Accredited qualifications follow applicable enrolment, facilitation, assessment, moderation and certification requirements. Admission, delivery dates and learner funding arrangements are confirmed per intake.
Flagship programme / 2026Azibuye Emasisweni
100 youth and family poultry entrepreneurs.
A programme for unemployed youth and families that moves participants from foundational learning to small-scale business ownership.
The model combines practical poultry production, housing, feeding, biosecurity, recordkeeping, budgeting, financial management and business planning with starter guidance and post-training mentorship.
- Target
- 100 beneficiaries
- Cohorts
- 5 groups of 20
- Journey
- 10 training days
- Support
- Mentorship & monitoring
Azibuye practical journey
Ten days. Ten practical outcomes.
This focused enterprise programme is separate from the accredited 12-month qualifications. Each day builds technical and business foundations for disciplined poultry action.
Orientation & opportunity
Understand expectations, poultry value chains and personal goals.
Breeds & production systems
Choose suitable broiler, layer or dual-purpose approaches.
Chick care & flock management
Apply basic brooding, handling and daily care practices.
Housing & equipment
Plan safe, ventilated and affordable poultry structures.
Feed & water management
Use feeding systems responsibly and track consumption.
Breeding & flock growth
Understand reproduction, selection and growth planning.
Biosecurity & prevention
Implement hygiene, access-control and prevention routines.
Stock & production records
Track flock numbers, mortality, feed and production.
Financial management
Budget, record expenses, calculate sales and understand profit.
Business plan & mentorship
Complete an action plan and enter the support pathway.
Other packaged programmes
Ready to adapt to your context.
Poultry Starter Workshop
A practical introduction for aspiring backyard and small-scale poultry farmers.
Enrol Now ↗Broiler Business Bootcamp
A focused production and business programme covering cycle planning, costs, records and selling.
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Garden setup, learner participation, maintenance planning and educator support.
Enrol Now ↗Farm & Cooperative Upskilling
Custom practical training for workers, cooperatives and emerging producers.
Enrol Now ↗100 Youth Poultry Entrepreneurs
A structured enterprise model combining learning, demonstration, incubation and mentorship.
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After the classroom
Mentorship keeps momentum alive.
Production monitoring, recordkeeping support, site visits and market-readiness guidance help participants apply their learning and respond to real challenges.
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