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DSC07378Classes taught in an KIOF agricultural education curriculum include horticulture, land management, turf grass management, agricultural science, small animal care, machine and shop classes, health and nutrition, livestock management, biology courses among others.
  1. Certificate courses take 12 months plus 3 months field attachment
  2. Diploma courses each take 2 semesters(16 weeks) plus 3 months field Industrial Attachments
  3. There are two intakes per year, in April/May and September/October
  4. Diploma Distance Learning and Short Courses are available
  5. Acommondation and Board for students Available
 
 

STUDENTS TRAINING IN DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

Long-term courses are held at our campus in Juja. To enroll, the minimum entry requirement for the Diploma in Organic Agriculture is an aggregate Grade C- at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or a Certificate in Organic Agriculture. The minimum qualification for a certificate course is a D+ at KCSE level.

Intake and duration of the courses:
There are two intakes per year: one in March-April and another in September-October every year. The certificate course takes 18 months while the diploma course takes 2 years. Both courses are residential, although day scholars are accepted. Distance learning course program is also available for those learners not available for regular programs.

Value adding support courses:
KIOF offers computer training, mathematics and statistical training, entrepreneurship/ business skills training, extension methods and communication skills.

KIOF course objectives
• To provide training in various aspects of organic agriculture and related fields such as natural resource management and rural development.

• To facilitate the effective exchange of knowledge and expertise in organic agriculture, rural development and the environment.
• To prepare professionals for participation in dissemination of organic agriculture knowledge to the community.
• To produce skilled manpower in organic product standard

There are openings for further learning at Martyrs University in Uganda for a Bachelor’s degree in organic agriculture. KIOF can facilitate application to this university for students who qualify. Egerton University is also starting a similar degree in organic agriculture.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND FURTHER TRAINING

Upon satisfactory conclusion of the diploma and certificate courses, possible job placements include:

»Farm Managers of organic farms or farms undergoing organic conversion

»Extension agents of target groups of CBOs, NGOs and international organisations

»Organic production inspectors

»Herbalists

»Organic value addition processors

»Eco-tourism and travel guides

»Consultants on organic farming systems

»Nutritionists for healthy and natural foods

»Field supervisors of organic agriculture projects

»Rural development and training agents

»Organic farmers and traders

»Organic farm planners and designers

»Organic veterinary scouts

»Local organic production certifiers

»Environmental promoters

»Marketing agents for organic products

 

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