Madzivhandila College of Agriculture was established in 1982 as an affiliated institution of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry of the then Venda government.
The College is situated only 15km east of Thohoyandou (next to Nandoni dam) in the Vhembe District. The college is well positioned, adequately resourced, and properly capacitated to provide the necessary skills, focusing on agricultural education and training. The main purpose of establishing the Colleges was to train agricultural extension workers for the Department of Agriculture.
In 2005 the colleges shifted from Higher Education to Skills development as directed by the provincial Department of Agriculture. The shift meant the college started offering short courses and learnership programs in animal and plant production and conduct participatory research. The main clients now, were the farming community and extension officers.
Courses
Madzivhandila College of Agriculture offers a three year Diploma programme in Plant Production and Animal Production at NQF level 6. The programme is accredited and recognized by Council on Higher education.
Admission Requirements
The minimum academic requirement for entrance to the College for applicants who attempted the New Senior Certificate (i.e. after 2009) are as follows:
A National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification with an average achievement rating of level 3 (i.e. 40% or better).
A compulsory achievement in specified subjects as follows:
- English with at least Level 4 (i.e. 50-59%)
- Mathematics with at least level 3 (40-49%)
- One of the following subjects with at least Level 3 (40-49%): Life sciences, Physical Science, Agriculture Science or Geography.
At least 20 points on the Admission Points Score (APS) System as follows:
| NSC Rating | NSC Percentage | Points rating for 20-credit NSC percentage courses | Points rating for other NSC courses | Adjusted percentages for APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 90-100% | ||
| 7 | 80-100% | 7 | 5 | 80-89% |
| 6 | 70-79% | 6 | 4 | 70-79% |
| 5 | 60-69% | 5 | 3 | 60-69% |
| 4 | 50-59% | 4 | 2 | 50-59% |
| 3 | 40-49% | 3 | 1 | 40-49% |
| 2 | 30-39% | 2 | 0 | 30-39% |
| 1 | 0-29% | 1 | 0 | 0-29% |
Note: Only six (6) subjects should be evaluated, excluding Life Orientation.
The minimum academic requirement for entrance to the College for the applicants who attempted the old Senior Certificate (Matric) (i.e. prior 2009) are as follows:
Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification, with an overall standard grade pass.
A compulsory achievement in specified subjects as follows
- English with a Higher Grade E;
- Mathematics with a minimum Higher Grade E or Standard Grade D;
- One of the following subjects with a minimum Higher Grade E or Standard Grade D: Life sciences, Physical Science, Agriculture Science or Geography.
At least 20 points on the Admission Points Score (APS) System as follows.
| Senior Certificate Rating | NSC Percentage | Points rating (HG) | Points rating (SG) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80-100% | 7 | 5 |
| B | 70-79% | 6 | 4 |
| C | 60-69% | 5 | 3 |
| D | 50-59% | 4 | 2 |
| E | 40-49% | 3 | 1 |
| F | 30-39% | 2 | 0 |
| G | 0-29% | 1 | 0 |
Students from other institutions
Students from other institutions such as Universities, Colleges, TVETs, etc. will be subjected to evaluation by the admission committee before admission can be granted. This will involve crediting certain courses/modules where necessary.
International students
International applicants are responsible for the evaluation of their qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). A completed application form together with the necessary documents and a certified copy of the Evaluation from SAQA must be submitted to the College’s Admissions Committee
Contact Details
Postal Address
Private Bag x5024
Thohoyandou
0950
Physical Address
Ha-Budeli Village
Thohoyandou
0950
Telephone number: 0159627200
Fax number: 0159627239