SAGMA Advanced Course

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SELF-STUDY COURSES (E-LEARNING)

SAGMA does not offer in-person training. Instead, we provide comprehensive Learning Guides to support your self-study as part of the certificate programme.
Please note: The content and design of these guides are protected by copyright and remain the property of the Southern African Grain Milling Academy. Only registered candidates who have purchased a Learning Guide are permitted to use it, and no student will be allowed to sit for the exam without proof of registration for our courses.

SAGMA ADVANCED COURSE

Overview

This course is aimed at certified millers wanting to move into managerial roles within the milling industry. It deepens knowledge in technical, operational, and leadership aspects.

Admission Requirements
  • Trade Test Certificate (maize or wheat)
  • Average of 70% in all theoretical modules
  • Letter of approval from Mill or General Manager
Course Duration & Structure
  • 2-Year course (4 modules)
  • First Semester Registration opens end of November and closes the last week of January. Second Semester Registration opens end of May and closes the last week of July.
Modules

Includes: Product distribution, Pelleting, Quality Control, Mill design, Legislation, Power systems, Instrumentation

Assessment
  • Progress Questions (60% pass required)
  • Semester Exams
  • Exam time: 3 hours per module, written under invigilation between 9:00 and 12:00 or 13:00 and 16:00
Progress Question Submission Rules
  • Submit scanned answers as a single PDF via email (no postal submissions).
  • Include the provided Cover Sheet.
  • Hand-drawn sketches only; no photocopies.
  • Write on the right-hand side with space for tutor comments.
  • Follow original question numbering and formatting.
  • Answer all questions; attempt every one even if unsure.
  • Match the length of answers to the mark allocation.
  • Late submissions will not be marked.
Examination Rules
  • Only students who passed the progress questions can write exams.
  • Two sessions per exam day: 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00.
  • Students must bring valid ID and required stationery.
  • No cell phones or unauthorised materials allowed.
  • Use exam time effectively and align answers with allocated marks.
Examination Grades
  • Pass: 60%
  • Distinction: 80%
Certificate

SAGMA Advanced Certificate in Technology

Acknowledgement of Top Students

Top students may receive merit recognition.

Fees

2026 Registration Fee & Study Material (per semester)*:

  • NCM Members – R9 257.50
  • Non-members – R24 179.90
  • Foreign Students – R26 263.23

Redoing a module*:

  • NCM Members – R2 310.30
  • Non-members – R6 053.60
  • Foreign Students – R6 588.07

* Prices include VAT

Exam Venues
  • Bloemfontein
  • Botswana
  • East London
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • Kroonstad
  • Lichtenburg
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia (Windhoek)
  • Paarl
  • Polokwane
  • Port Elizabeth
  • Gauteng
  • Swaziland
  • Upington
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Online Course Registration

Complete all the information below and click the submit button at the bottom of the form. You will be redirected to a receipt confirmation page once you have successfully submitted the information. For enquiries, please contact the SAGMA Course Administrator, Elmien Bussiahn, at +27 (0)60 643 0453 or info@sagma.co.za.