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Farm Animal Use in Commercial and Non-Commercial Systems Training
Description
This course equips learners with foundational knowledge of farm animal use in both commercial and non-commercial farming systems. It covers the roles, welfare considerations, and management practices relevant to different production scales, enabling informed decision-making in agricultural contexts.
Learning Outcomes
- Differentiate between commercial and non-commercial farming systems in terms of scale, objectives, and animal use.
- Identify common farm animal species and their primary products or functions in both system types.
- Apply basic principles of animal welfare and biosecurity relevant to different farming contexts.
- Describe the economic and social roles of farm animals in commercial and non-commercial settings.
- Demonstrate awareness of relevant legislation and ethical considerations in farm animal use.
Target Audience
This course is intended for emerging farmers, agricultural workers, and individuals seeking to understand farm animal management in South Africa's diverse farming landscapes.
Prerequisites
None — open enrollment.
Course Outline
Practicals
This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.
Summatives
Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.
Daily Exercises — 30%
Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.
Final Test — 70%
On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.
Final Total
| Component | Out of | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Average (multiple choice) | 100% | 30% |
| Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) | 100% | 70% |
| Final Total | — | 100% |
All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.
Certificate
How it works
- Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
- Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
- You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
- If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it
Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.
Training Discounts
Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.
| Delegates | Discount |
|---|---|
| 5 | 3% off |
| 10 | 6% off |
| 15 | 9% off |
| 20 | 12% off |
| 25 | 15% off |
| 30 | 18% off |
| 50 | 30% off |
| 75 | 40% off |
| 100 | 40% off |
3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.
Let us know you're interested and we'll arrange a session that suits you.
Let us know you're interested and we'll arrange a session that suits you.
Let us know you're interested and we'll arrange a session that suits you.
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