Diploma in Organic Agricultural Production, Practices and Principles
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Diploma in Organic Agricultural Production, Practices and Principles
Overview
The Diploma in Organic Agri-Food Production is a full-time programme that provides foundational, transferable knowledge and experience with the theory and practice that make up contemporary organic agri food production. Graduates of the Diploma will be well placed to seek employment or to work entrepreneurially in urban and rural settings for organic agri-food production; in organic primary production or other sectors related to organics, particularly education and hospitality.
About it all
Graduates moving into organic primary production will tend to be involved in smallerscale operations such as supplying farmers’ markets and restaurants. Graduates moving into or returning to the education sector will be able to embed the principles and practices of organics and sustainability in educational delivery
Hospitality sector graduates can involve themselves in smaller niche ventures such as food stalls, catering, cafes and farmers’ markets. The Diploma includes a requirement for students to complete twelve weeks’ practical work (450 hours) in two different enterprise types, with at least four weeks on one enterprise in Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF).
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE
- At least 2 principal passes
- Interest and ability to learn
FEES STRUCTURE
Semester 1
Ugshs. 1,361,000
Semester 2
Ugshs. 1,227,000
Semester 3
Ugshs. 1,452,000
Semester 4
Ugshs. 1,177,000
Internship & Graduation
Ugshs. 320,000
What you need inorder to Graduate
In order to graduate with a Diploma or Certificate, students must attend our exchange program at Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF). RUCID Organic Agricultural Training College also welcomes over 20 international exchange students each year through its exchange program with KIOF. The exchange program is an integral part of RUCID’s college programs and contributes to the vibrant community and improved learning experience of programs at the college and at the partner institute KIOF.
Incoming exchange students from Kenya are directly enrolled in courses in which RUCID has better teaching and learning experience. KIOF exists solely for the benefit of the public at large by promoting rural development and education in organic agriculture and related marketing services.
