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ED’S COMMENT

INTRODUCING

THE GREEN

INDUSTRY

DEVELOPMENT

ACADEMY
introduction to Pest and Weed Control
After completion of this course, the participant would be able to: (GIDA)
i. Scout for, identify and describe common pests, diseases and weeds found in
a nursery or landscape.
ii. Identify, describe, and apply best pest, disease and weed control practices in
a nursery or landscape.
he Green Industry Development Academy
The complete course will involve attending two sessions for each block. Two (GIDA) is a vehicle identified by the SAGIC
blocks will still be run this year as follows: Tleadership to meet one of its strategic
block 2 block 3 outcomes, namely capability. Its aims and objectives
4 June 15 October are as follows:
25 June 5 November • addressing green industry-specific skills
development challenges by improving scarce and
Registration closes: Registration closes: critical skills development and training, and quality
20 May 2024 27 September skills delivery;
The total cost per learner is R605.00 (excl. VAT) for the course. • formalising ornamental horticultural and
landscaping industry codes and policies relating to
training;
team leader • advancement of green industry occupations;
The purpose of this course is to prepare the learner to operate as an Ornamental • registration of qualifications and occupations
Horticultural Team Leader. Ornamental Horticulture Team Leaders work as relating to the green industry;
productive members of a team and lead it in ornamental plant propagation • ongoing green industry competency standard
nurseries, cut flower farms or gardens and landscapes. development and maintenance; and
• fostering the continual need for training.
The complete course will involve attending THREE sessions on the following dates:
26 September Upcoming training courses will cover three topics:
an introduction to pest and weed control, team
17 October leadership and ornamental horticultural supervisor.
7 November These have already commenced, but for the
Registration closes: 6 September 2024 remainder of the year, please refer to details on the
Compulsory mentor briefing session left.
12 September 2024 via zoom starting at 14:00
The total cost per learner is R907.50 (excl. VAT) for the course. For further information contact Bernadette eksteen, GIDA
Operations Manager
Cell : 082 567 7592 email: admin@sagic.co.za
Ornamental horticultural supervisor https://sagic.co.za/training/
The purpose of this course is to prepare the learner to operate as an Ornamental
Horticultural Supervisor as a natural progression from Team Leader.

The complete course will involve attending SIX sessions
27 March 2024 28 May 2024
17 April 2024 19 June 2024
8 May 2024 10 July 2024
A compulsory briefing session for mentors will be held on
20 March 2024 via zoom starting at 14:00.
The total cost per learner is R1815.00 (excl VAT) for the full course.

Karyn Richards
Editor

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