Tsolo college of Agriculture in Eastern Cape Province

Tsolo Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (“TARDI”), previsuosly Tsolo College of Agriculture, is situated in Mhlontlo Local Municipality, a rural municipality with a population of about 194 000 people, that falls under one of the larger districts in the Eastern Cape.

Tsolo college of Agriculture Courses

• ND: Diploma in Animal Health

The Diploma graduates from this program should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of animal health and show ability in the practical application of animal health and disease prevention in the field.
• Provide primary animal health care to emerging livestock farmers, semi-commercial farmers in the rural communities and commercial farmers.
• Perform general epidemiological surveys and minor procedures as prescribed by the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
• Continue to learn and equip themselves with new skills in the field of animal health, veterinary science and other related agricultural disciplines.
• Demonstrade knowledge of veterinary public health and show ability to perform primary meat inspection as meat examiners.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct TB and Br examination and testing.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct artificial insemination.
• Demonstrate professional conduct as prescribed by the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as well as ethics in animal handling, honesty, punctuality and good client relationships.v

Rules of Admission

1. The applicant must have a National Senior Certificate (with Diploma pass option).
2. The applicant must have achieved a minimum of 24 points in total. The points equal the level for each subject on the certificate (e.g. English level 4 = 4 points), (Excluding Life Orientation)
3. The applicant must not have more than one subject at level 1 if six subjects or not more than 2 at level 1 if seven or more subjects were done at matric.
4. The applicant must have a pass in English at level 3 or higher.
5. The applicant must have a pass in Mathematics at level 3 or higher.
6. The applicant must have a pass in Life Sciences or Physical Sciences at level 3 or higher.

Tsolo college of Agriculture Contact Details

Phone: +27 (47) 542 3700

Address Private Bag X 1008, 5170 Tsolo, South Africa

E-mail [email protected]