Diploma in Agricultural Engineering

Course Details

Diploma in Agricultural Engineering

Description:

The Diploma in Agricultural Engineering is designed to train persons in the mechanization and engineering-related fields necessary for increasing agricultural production and processing. The programme aims to ensure graduates are competent in computer-aided technology and mechanizations to enhance the efficiency of agricultural operations while providing high-quality products to consumers. Graduates can enjoy employment as Agricultural Supervisors, Fertilizer and Pesticide Applicators, Greenhouse Technicians, Farm Machine Operators, Agricultural Engineering Technicians and Marketing Specialists.

 Mode of Delivery and Duration:
Full Time only: Two (2) years (Two (2) semesters per academic year)

Available Full Time:Yes
Available Part Time:No

Programme Venue(s):

1. UTT at Eastern Caribbean Institute of Agriculture and Forestry (E.C.I.A.F)

Entry Requirements

• Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects at CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency level in Grades I or II and from 1998, Grade III which must include Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Agricultural Science or Biology not Health Science or Human and Social Biology). Agricultural Science, double award, is considered as two subjects; OR (passes in Physics/Engineering Science, Chemistry/Agricultural Science would be considered an asset)
• GCE O' Levels including Grades A, B or C in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry and Physics; OR
• Completion of UTT’s Pre-University Programme (PUP) with a minimum of 50% in ALL attempted subject areas.  
• Experience in the field of study will be highly considered
• Applicants may be interviewed 

Mature Student Entry:

An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated minimum academic or technical qualifications for admission to the programme may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she would need to possess the critical elements of the stipulated qualification and would be assessed as possessing a combination of qualifications and educational or experiential maturity to enable him/her to successfully participate in the programme