Accredited Livestock Training Courses
Build your skills and grow your farming potential with accredited livestock training courses from RMIS. As an AgriSETA-accredited provider, we deliver practical, hands-on training across South Africa to help farmers improve livestock handling, health, biosecurity, and traceability—driving real progress in the agricultural sector.
Our vision is to cultivate stakeholder engagement within the Red Meat Industry, fostering inclusive growth through the dissemination of knowledge.
WHO IS RMIS TRAINING?
Inclusive Growth Through Accredited Livestock Training Courses
RMIS is an accredited AgriSETA training provider (AGRI/C PROV/2070/22) with qualified trainers and industry experts who share a deep passion for empowering farmers to succeed. Our livestock training courses are designed to strengthen skills, promote sustainable farming practices, and uplift South Africa’s agricultural communities through education and inclusivity.
RMIS delivers livestock training courses that follow the SMART criteria—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—ensuring every session produces tangible, real-world results for farmers across all levels of experience.
Our training objectives are meticulously developed based on:
- Needs analysis
- Market demand
- Addressing gaps in knowledge
WHO DO WE TRAIN?
Our livestock training courses are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners within South Africa’s agricultural sector. RMIS provides tailored training for livestock farm employees, communal farmers, small- and medium-scale farmers, as well as large commercial operations. Each course is structured to build practical skills in animal handling, biosecurity, recordkeeping, and traceability, ensuring every participant gains valuable, industry-relevant knowledge that enhances productivity and sustainability across all farming levels.
WHERE DO WE TRAIN?
Through strong stakeholder engagement, RMIS ensures that its livestock training courses are accessible to farmers across South Africa. Training can be delivered individually on-farm or through organised group sessions facilitated by provincial departments, community structures, or industry transformation initiatives. This flexible approach allows farmers of all scales to receive quality, hands-on education that supports sustainable livestock management and traceability practices.
- Accredited livestock training courses
- Short courses
- Study groups
- Farmers Days
- Information Days
- On-farm mentoring and training
- RMIS open line telephonic advise to farmers.
In addition, RMIS hosts monthly free online webinars covering topics relevant to farmers and their enterprises—such as livestock diseases, seasonal nutrition, stock theft prevention, and value chain compliance—ensuring continuous learning and professional development across the agricultural sector.
HOW DO WE TRAIN?
RMIS offers both credit-bearing and non-credit bearing livestock training courses, embracing a balance of formal and informal learning approaches to meet the diverse needs of South African farmers.
- Our formal accredited livestock training courses are aligned with AgriSETA-accredited Unit Standards and cover various National Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels. These programmes adhere to nationally recognised and internationally comparable training standards. Typically running over 3–5 days, they combine theoretical instruction with practical demonstrations to ensure real-world application.
- Participants who successfully complete these credit-bearing courses receive certificates endorsed by AgriSETA, recognising their competency and achievement
- RMIS also provides short livestock training courses that follow accredited methodologies but are condensed to focus on specific skills and upskilling opportunities.
- These courses do not include formal assessments; however, upon completion, participants receive certificates endorsed by the red meat industry, demonstrating their enhanced practical knowledge and commitment to professional development in livestock management.
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RMIS TRAINING
RMIS livestock training courses play a vital role in sharing essential livestock and industry knowledge with developing farmers across South Africa. These courses not only build technical skills but also help farmers join organised agricultural structures and actively participate in the formal red meat value chain. By providing accredited training and capturing valuable data from developing farms, RMIS strengthens its ability to support sustainable growth and achieve its 2030 Inclusive Growth Red Meat Strategy objectives—driving transformation and long-term success within the livestock sector.
