THE ELSENBURG AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTE: OPEN DAY

When and where the event is happening

  • The Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI) will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday, 03 June 2017 at the Percheron Hall at Elsenburg. The Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute is situated on the beautiful research farm, Elsenburg, approximately 12km outside of Stellenbosch and 50km from Cape Town.

Start and finish times

  • 09h00 – 15h00

Any associated costs

  • No entry fee applicable

How to find it

  • Muldersvlei Road, Elsenburg, 7607
  • GPS Co-ordinates Elsenburg : 33.845259 S 18.834722 E
  • See map attached

Accessibility

  • Percheron Hall is wheelchair friendly
  • A shuttle will be available at Muldersvlei station every hour as from 08h30 – 14h00

Programme for the day

  • Faculty Tour Programme: (transport will be provided from Percheron Hall to different sections)

Sessions / Time / Place
1 / 10:00 - 11:00 / Cellar / Vegetable + Horticulture / Dairy + Equestrian/horse jumping
2 / 11:00 - 12:00 / Cellar / Vegetable + Horticulture / Dairy + Equestrian/horse jumping
3 / 12:00 - 13:00 / Cellar / Vegetable + Horticulture / Dairy + Equestrian/horse jumping
4 / 13:00 - 14:00 / Cellar / Vegetable + Horticulture / Dairy + Equestrian/horse jumping
5 / 14:00 - 15:00 / Cellar / Vegetable + Horticulture / Dairy + Equestrian
  • Activities in Percheron Hall

Prospective students and parents can interact with the various faculties and programmes:

Vegetable Production & Agronomy (Agronomy, Grains, Vegetable Production)

Horticulture (Cultivation of Deciduous Fruits, Citrus Cultivation and Pests and Diseases of Deciduous Fruits)

Animal Production (Dairy cattle, Small Stock Science, Small stock breeding, Wool and Meat Science, Animal Nutrition, Aquaculture)

Viticulture & Oenology (Introduction to Viticulture, Wine grape cultivation, Integrated production of wine and Table and Raisin Grape cultivation)

Business Science (Agribusiness Management, Computer Practice)

Basic Science (Soil formation and –physics, Chemical properties of soil, Mathematical calculations, Engineering, Irrigation, Calibration, Biology)

Extension (Communication for innovation,Farming Systems and Sustainable Livelihoods, Group approach in Extension)

University of Stellenbosch: AgriScience Faculty (application to B.Agric)

Further Education and Training (Learnerships & Short Skills courses)

Student Life (SRC, sports, societies)

Student Affairs (admission requirements, application process, hostel placement)

External Development Initiatives (bursaries, internships, Young Professional Persons Programme)

Computers will be available where students can complete online applications (only Degree course). Applications for Higher Certificate and Learnership must be completed manually.

Food and drink arrangements

  • Food and drinks vendors will be on site
  • Halaal snacks will be available to purchase

Where to park

  • Parking will be available on site at the college

Prizes on offer

  • Various prizes will be up for grabs
  • Prizes will be drawn at 11h00 and 13h00
  • Please register at information kiosk to be eligible for a prize

Contact details:

Tel: 021808 7700

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