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International Trade Awareness Campaign Bundu Country Lodge – 17 July 2008 Presented by: Lynette Bezuidenhout Mpumalanga Agri Skills Development and Training (Pty) Ltd Reg nr 2005/021019/08 An association not for financial gain, Incorporated in terms of Section 21 of the Companies Act Trading as MASDT COMPANY BACKGROUND Founded by SA Golden Leaf 2005 Changed to Section 21 Company 2006 80% Funded by seda/stp 20% Funded by Other Sources AgriSETA (Learnerships) Private Training Consultancy work (WSP/ATR) VISION To enhance growth in the broader agricultural sector with emphasis on the development of SMME’s whilst being a support structure for their sustainability BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr Mathews Phosa Dr Gerhard Neethling Chairperson Vice Chairperson Mr Richard Magudulela Mr Chizenga Isa Mr Derrick Montshwe EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Await new picture Adv Geraldine Khoza Me Lynette Bezuidenhout Executive Director/CEO Manager Training and Development PARTNERSHIPS • • • • • • • • • • AgriSETA Small enterprise development agency (seda / stp) Hygrotech Seed Mpumalanga Agriculture Development Corporation (MADC) Department of Agriculture (National) Department of Labour/CCMA Tekwane Greenhouse Vegetable Project (Pty) Ltd Red Meat Abattoir Association Universal Leaf of South Africa Assessment College of South Africa DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES Development of incubation project in agriculture crop production Mentoring to land beneficiaries for sustainability Facilitation of 50 Plant Production Learnerships (AgriSETA/ CCMA/Agri Mpumalanga) Agro Processing Plant (Dept Econ Dev/MEGA) DEMONSTRATION FARM SEDA/ALUWANI INCUBATOR PROJECT Commenced 1 August 2007 Funded 100% by Seda/Stp Hosted at Tekwane Vegetable Project 30 projects in Incubation for first intake – SMME`s Incubation period – 3 years OBJECTIVES OF INCUBATOR To Enhance competitive capability Ensure high returns on investment Create sustainable SMMEs Create jobs Contribute to economic growth of previously disadvantaged individuals DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME OF INCUBATOR • ENTREPRENEURSHIP • AGRONOMIC TECHNICAL SKILLS • ACCESS TO MARKETS • MENTORSHIP OPEN DAY 15 MAY – DEMO FARM LEARNING PROGRAMMES Learnerships National Certificate : Plant Production - Various crops NQF 1 – 3 National Certificate: New Venture Creation NQF 2 National Certificate : Fruit packing and grading (Macadamias) NQF 3 Groblersdal/Tafelkop group - 2008 LEARNING PROGRAMMES Skills programs Crop Care NQF 1 Farm Management NQF 1 Couch Course NQF 3 Mentorship Course NQF 4 Assessor Course NQF 5 Moderator Course NQF 6 LEARNING PROGRAMMES (SHORT COURSES) HIV/Aids Awareness Handling of Agricultural Chemicals 6M - Basic Business Principles Supervisor training course Health and Safety Personal Hygiene Personal Finance Client Services Tractor Maintenance and driving skills Hygiene in Fruit and Food packaging Animal Care (Pigs, Cattle, Sheep) Hygiene Awareness for Game Abattoirs Handling of Agriculture Chemicals Storage Safety and Hygiene Personal protective equipment Management of store Product separation Stacking of products Treatment and disposal of empty containers Pictograms and symbols Hazard classification General signs Symptoms of poisoning Hygiene for Food Handlers Personal Hygiene Body Hair Feet Teeth Clothes Toilet Food Handlers Hygiene Who is a Food Handler Hygiene for Food Handlers What is a Food Borne Disease Bacteria How does food become contaminated Precuations Hygiene awareness for Game abattoirs Sources of Food Contamination Role of Micro Organisms in Food Production Principles of Good Personal Hygiene Practices of Maintain Hygienic Conditions Cleaning Practices and Procedures Sanitizing Equipment and Facilities Pest Control Practices CONTACT US Adv Geraldine Khoza (CEO) [email protected] Tel: 013-754 1164 / Fax: 013-755 4028 Lynette Bezuidenhout (Manager Training and Development) [email protected] Tel: 013-754 1162 / Fax: 013-755 4028 SA Golden Leaf Building, Bester Street North, Nelspruit PO Box 1158, Nelspruit, 1200 www.masdt.co.za