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Diploma in Agriculture

DURATION : 2 Years or 4 Semesters

The Diploma in Agriculture is a two-year programme designed
for individuals seeking knowledge of crop and livestock farming,
with the view of being self-employed or gaining employment as

skilled agricultural assistants or technicians. It also provides a
solid practical foundation for those who wish to pursue further

academic studies.
The core areas covered are livestock husbandry, crop husbandry
and principles of agriculture. In addition, students are trained in

tractor operations, preventative maintenance, farm structures,

irrigation and drainage and are required to take courses in
Communication Skills, Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare
and Work Ethics.

The combination of core and related courses, together with a
14-week industrial attachment, results in well-rounded

graduates who readily find employment in the agricultural
sector.

The courses covered in this programme are:

 Animal Science  Poultry Production
 Communication Skills  Protected Agriculture
 Computer Studies  Root Crop Production

 Dairy and Beef Production  Small Ruminant Production
 Farm Equipment  Soils and Climate

 Farming as a Business  Tree Crop Production
 Occupational Health, Safety  Vegetable Production

and Welfare  Work Ethics
 Pig Production

 Plant Science