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General Agriculture

General Agriculture is the broad field that involves the cultivation of crops and the rearing of livestock to produce food, raw materials, and other essential agricultural products for human use and economic development.

Certificate
2 Years
25 Courses
70 Credits

Program Overview

CPHS CAPE-VET

College

Agriculture

Department

GEN-AGR-001

Program Code

$100.00

Tuition Fee

Program Curriculum

Explore the comprehensive course structure designed to build your expertise

Level 100
Semester 1 7 Courses
AGR 103 2 Credits

Farm Safety and First Aid

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of safety in agricultural workplaces and provides basic first aid skills for responding to farm-related accidents and emergencies. The c

Core Course
AGR 105 3 Credits

Agricultural Tools and Equipment

This course introduces students to the identification, selection, use, care, maintenance, and storage of common agricultural tools and equipment used in crop production, livestock management, plantati

Core Course
AGR 107 3 Credits

Basic Crop Production

This course provides students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in crop production. It introduces the principles of growing field crops, vegetables, plantation crops, and other economic

Core Course
AGR 109 2 Credits

Communication Skills for Agriculture

This course develops students' ability to communicate effectively in agricultural and professional settings. It focuses on oral communication, report writing, record keeping, public speaking, interper

Core Course
AGR/DRW 101 3 Credits

Trade Drawing

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of technical and trade drawing used in agriculture and vocational trades. It develops students' ability to read, interpret, and prepare simple techn

Core Course
AGR/MATH 102 3 Credits

Trade Mathematics

This course provides students with the mathematical skills required for technical and vocational agricultural training. Emphasis is placed on practical calculations used in farming, agricultural engin

Core Course
AGR101 3 Credits

Introduction to Agriculture

Introduction to Agriculture is a foundational course that introduces students to the basic principles, practices, and importance of agriculture in food production, environmental management, and econom

Core Course
Semester 2 5 Courses
AGR 104 3 Credits

Basic Soil Science

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of soil science and the importance of soil in agricultural production. It covers soil formation, physical and chemical properties of soils

Core Course
AGR 106 2 Credits

Farm Workshop Practice

This course provides students with practical workshop skills required for agricultural operations and farm maintenance. It focuses on the safe use, care, maintenance, repair, and fabrication of farm t

Core Course Prerequisite: AGR 105
AGR 108 3 Credits

Introduction to Animal Husbandry

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of animal husbandry. It provides foundational knowledge of livestock production, management, breeding, nutrition, health care, housing,

Core Course
AGR 110 2 Credits

Farm Record Keeping and Accounts

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of maintaining accurate farm records and basic farm accounts. It covers the preparation, organization, analysis, and interpretation of f

Core Course Prerequisite: AGR 109
BUS101 2 Credits

Position Yourself

Position Yourself with Respect to Trade & Training equips learners with the knowledge and skills to understand career pathways, workplace expectations, and personal development.

Core Course
Level 200
Semester 1 6 Courses
AGR 202 3 Credits

Livestock Production

This course provides students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for the production and management of livestock enterprises. It covers the principles of raising cattle, sheep, goats, pi

Core Course Prerequisite: AGR 108
AGR 203 3 Credits

Plant Science

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the structure, growth, development, reproduction, and classification of plants important to agriculture. It examines plant anatomy,

Core Course Prerequisite: AGR 107
AGR 205 3 Credits

Soil Fertility Management

This course provides students with the knowledge and practical skills required to maintain, improve, and sustain soil fertility for optimum agricultural production. The course examines soil nutrients,

Core Course Prerequisite: AGR 104
AGR 207 3 Credits

Poultry Production

This course provides students with the knowledge and practical skills required for successful poultry production. It covers the principles of raising and managing poultry birds for meat and egg produc

Core Course Prerequisite: AGR 108
AGR 210 3 Credits

Introduction to Crop Production

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles, concepts, and practices of crop production. It provides an overview of crop classification, plant growth and development, environmental f

Core Course
AGR 220 3 Credits

Plant Propagation and Nursery Management

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles, techniques, and practices of plant propagation and nursery management for agricultural, horticultural, and plantation crops. It covers th

Core Course
Semester 2 2 Courses
AGR 204 3 Credits

Farm Irrigation Systems

This course provides an introduction to the principles, design, operation, and management of farm irrigation systems used in modern agriculture. Students will learn about different irrigation methods,

Core Course Prerequisite: AGR 104
AGR 230 3 Credits

Integrated Pest Management

This course introduces students to the principles, concepts, and practices of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for sustainable agricultural production. It examines the identification, biology, ecology

Core Course
Level 300
Semester 1 3 Courses
AGR 340 3 Credits

Introduction to Rubber Production

Introduction to Rubber Production is a foundational course that introduces students to the principles and practices of rubber cultivation, including plantation establishment, crop management, harvesti

Core Course Prerequisite: AGR 107
AGR 350 3 Credits

Introduction to Oil Palm Production

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles, practices, and technologies involved in oil palm production and plantation management. It provides an overview of oil palm as an importan

Core Course
AGR 360 3 Credits

Introduction to cocoa Production

This course introduces students to the principles, practices, and technologies involved in cocoa production and plantation management. It provides an overview of cocoa as an important tropical commerc

Core Course
Semester 2 2 Courses
AGR 370 3 Credits

Post-Harvest Technology

This course introduces students to the scientific principles, practices, and technologies involved in the handling, preservation, storage, processing, and marketing of agricultural products after harv

Core Course
AGR 390 3 Credits

Farm Business Management

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of managing agricultural enterprises as business operations. It covers the application of management concepts in farm planning, decision

Core Course

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