This course equips unemployed animal health technicians (AHTs) with the skills needed to establish their own primary animal healthcare business in the private sector. It provides an intensive and comprehensive learning experience, blending face-to-face training with work placements and mobile-first online learning.
Study time
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80 hours of online learning as part of a blended learning format.
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Duration
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10 months. |
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Languages currently available
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Target audience
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Unemployed AHTs in South Africa who are looking to start a business in the private sector.
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Learning objectives
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- Implement an effective plan to establish a new primary animal healthcare business focused on delivering preventive livestock healthcare services to smallholder farmers.
- Advocate for a preventive and sustainable approach to livestock healthcare.
- Support smallholder farmers to improve livestock productivity through planned health and production management.
- Prioritize further opportunities for professional development through self-directed lifelong learning.
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Course structure
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This blended learning course combines online learning with practical, field-based workshops. The online component includes self-paced interactive modules, live small group training sessions, and practical, tutor-marked assignments, all designed for smartphone in low-connectivity environments. Participants are paired with a mentor to help them in apply the course content to their own businesses.
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Topics covered
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- Refreshing primary animal healthcare knowledge and business fundamentals.
- Business development and planning.
- Holistic preventive livestock healthcare and business setup.
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