SAGL Laboratory Training

The new dates will be available in Februay 2025

The SAGL Provides the Following Laboratory Training:

Duration of CourseDetails of the Course
1 Day

Demonstrations on the following analyses:

  • Sampling
  • Sample Dividing
  • 100 Kernel Mass
  • Kernel Size
  • Stress Cracks
  • Breakage Susceptibility
  • Milling Index
  • Roff Milling
  • Speck Count
  • Particle size
  • Whiteness Index
  • NIR
  • Moisture
  • Protein
  • Fat (soxhlet ether extraction)
  • Starch
  • Crude fibre

A lecture on Good laboratory practices (glp) and Accreditation  is included.

Training cost will be available in February 2025. (only applicable to South African companies)

Training cost for foreign companies available on request.

2 Day

Hands on training on the following analyses:

  • Sampling
  • Sample Dividing
  • 100 Kernel Mass
  • Kernel Size
  • Stress Cracks
  • Breakage Susceptibility
  • Milling Index
  • Roff Milling
  • Speck Count
  • Particle size
  • Whiteness Index
  • NIR

Demonstrations on the following analyses:

  • Moisture
  • Protein
  • Fat (soxhlet ether extraction)
  • Starch
  • Crude fibre

A lecture on Good laboratory practices (glp) and Accreditation is included.

Training cost will be available in February 2025. (only applicable to South African companies)

Training cost for foreign companies available on request.

Duration of CourseDetails of the Course
5 DayOnly for African Countries
Duration of CourseDetails of the Course
1 Day

Demonstrations on the following analyses:

  • Sample Dividing
  • Flour Mixing
  • Hectolitre Mass
  • Falling Number Milling
  • Farinograph
  • Alveograph
  • Mixograph
  • Consistograph
  • Falling Number
  • Protein
  • Moisture
  • Colour (Wet & Dry)

A lecture on Good laboratory practices (glp) and Accreditation is included.

Training cost will be available in February 2025. (only applicable to South African companies)

Training cost for foreign companies available on request.

3 Day

Hands on training on the following analyses:

  • Sampling
  • Sample Dividing
  • Dockage
  • Hectolitre Mass
  • Vitreous Kernels
  • 1000 Kernel Mass
  • Buhler Milling
  • Flour Mixing
  • Falling Number Milling
  • Moisture
  • Falling Number
  • Colour (Wet & Dry)
  • Bran content
  • Ash
  • Protein
  • RVA
  • NIR
  • Gluten
  • Mixograph
  • Farinograph
  • Alveograph
  • Consistograph

A lecture on Good laboratory practices (glp) and Accreditation is included.

Training cost will be available in February 2025. (only applicable to South African companies)

Training cost for foreign companies available on request.

Important Laboratory Training Course Information

Contact Person:

We will gladly discuss additional requests for custom designed courses.

Contact Person:

  • Courses will be presented at : SAGL, Grain Building, 477 Witherite Street, The Willows, Pretoria.
  • Course Registration: 08:00 – 08:30.
  • Courses will commence at 08:30 and continue until 16:30.
  • Delegates will receive a light lunch and refreshments. Please note that breakfast will not be served.
  • Delegates are requested to bring their own lab coats and mask.
  • Travel and accommodation is not included. Delegates are responsible for their own accommodation and travel arrangements.
  • Note: Bookings will close three weeks (15 working days) before commencement of the training course.
  • Payment and completed registration form must be received before the closing date to confirm booking.
  • Delegates can unfortunately not attend unless proof of payment and registration form has been received.
  • A booking confirmation letter with full details on the course and a map will be forwarded to the delegates. If this information has not been received before the event, please contact the SAGL on +27 (0) 12 807 4019.
  • Delegates will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.
  • The maximum number of delegates that can be accommodated per course is 6 (six).
  • The minimum number of delegates:
    • 4 for a three day course
    • 3 for a one day course
  • Should the minimum number of delegates requirement not be fulfilled, the course will unfortunately be cancelled. Registered delegates will have the option of either being re-scheduled to one of the other courses (space permitting) or a full refund.
  • Cancellation must be given in writing.
  • Cancellation received within 10 working days prior to the course will be charged at a 30% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellation received within 6 working days prior to the course will be charged at a 50% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellation received within 5 working days prior to the course will result in no refund.
  • You may substitute a delegate. Please notify the SAGL in writing and include the name of the substitute delegate.

Accommodation near SAGL premises

Maribelle's Bed & Breakfast

La Casa Greeff Guesthouse

Constantia Guesthouse

Koru Guesthouse

City Lodge Lynnwood

Casa Toscana Guest Lodge

Botties Rock Guesthouse

Waters on Willows Guesthouse