OBJECTIVES:
- To introduce agricultural practices, estate management and provide training in theoretical, technical and managerial aspects on plantation agricultural towards producing competent field officers with NVQ level 04
- To assist plantation companies and estates in identifying and selecting appropriate young candidates as field officers.
- To assist self and career development
- Develop path to participants up to diplomas and degree programmes
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
Sat for the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination
METHODOLOGY:
Lectures, demonstrations, practical sessions, group discussions, presentations, assessments and field studies.
COURSE CONTENT:
Module
- Monitor plucking of green leaf
- Monitor,weighing and bagging of green leaf
- Maintain field & workers records
- Maintain a tea nursery
- Maintain new clearings
- Maintain mature areas
- Perform supervisory/administrative functions
- Contribute to human resource management and development
- Assist in enhancing the health and welfare of employees
Career Skills