Harvesting And Threshing Sugarcane Stems Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply correct harvesting techniques to cut sugarcane stems at the optimal height and angle.
• Demonstrate safe handling and operation of manual and mechanical harvesting tools and equipment.
• Implement proper threshing methods to separate cane stalks from leaves and tops efficiently.
• Evaluate harvested cane quality by inspecting for damage, ripeness, and contamination.
• Analyze field conditions and adjust harvesting practices to minimize soil compaction and cane deterioration.
• Implement post-harvest procedures to maintain cane freshness and reduce sugar loss.

Target Audience

This training is designed for farm workers, team leaders, and supervisors involved in sugarcane cultivation and harvesting operations in South Africa.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world sugarcane harvesting and threshing operations. Hands-on experience with equipment operation, maintenance, and quality control ensures competence and safety.

Practical Activities

• Pre-Harvest Field Assessment and Planning — Learners conduct a field assessment to determine cane maturity and field conditions, then plan the harvesting sequence. (6h)
• Mechanical Harvester Operation and Adjustment — Learners operate a sugarcane harvester under supervision, adjusting settings for different conditions and performing routine maintenance. (12h)
• Threshing Equipment Setup and Calibration — Learners set up and calibrate a thresher, then monitor separation efficiency and adjust parameters. (8h)
• Quality Control and Sampling — Learners collect and analyze cane samples to assess extraneous matter and quality parameters. (6h)
• Integrated Harvesting Simulation and Assessment — Learners execute a complete harvesting operation from planning to delivery, including safety and environmental checks. (8h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

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 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

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 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
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	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.