Date: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Venue: Hopefield Olives

Address: 3 Steenbok Street, Hopefield, 7355

Registration: 08:00 – 08:30
Course Time: 08:30 – 14:00 (includes lunch)
Cost: R345 per person – VAT Inclusive / Groups of 5 or more – R322 per person

Presenter: Mr John Scrimgeour

Course Objective

To equip farm workers and producers with the knowledge and practical skills required to prune olive trees correctly, improve tree health and productivity, and ensure safe pruning practices.

Target Audience

• Olive farmworkers
• Team leaders
• New employees entering the olive industry

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand why olive trees are pruned.
• Identify the main parts of an olive tree.
• Recognise productive and non-productive wood.
• Use pruning tools safely.
• Apply basic pruning principles.
• Perform practical pruning under supervision.
• Work safely and efficiently within a pruning team.