NC(V) Primary Agriculture: Requirements, Duration & Careers (2027)

NavyBlue Editorial Team

Higher Education Content

Published 17 Jul 2026Verified against DHET programme lists

Level

NQF 2 to 4

Duration

3 years

Entry

Grade 9 or higher

Funding

NSFAS funded

What you study

Plant and animal production
Soil science
Agri-business
Farm management

Careers it leads to

Farmer or farm manager

Agricultural technician

Animal or crop production worker

Where to study Primary Agriculture

Many of South Africa's 50 public TVET colleges offer this NC(V) programme, though not every college runs every course. It is NSFAS funded if your household income is R350,000 or less a year. Confirm the programme on the college's official site before you apply.

Find a TVET college →Apply for NSFAS →All TVET courses →

Colleges, funding and careers.

Careers