AGRICULTURE

CURRICULUM

COURSES

• AGRICULTURE- CROP HEALTH MANAGEMENTCOURSE 1

• AGRI-BUSINESS AND FARM SERVICES COURSE 2

• AGRICULTURE SCIENCE & PROCESSING TECHNOLOGYCOURSE 3

AGRICULTURE- CROP HEALTH MANAGEMENT

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course consists of 4 modules

MODULE 1

MODULE 2

MODULE 3

MODULE 4

Agri- Field Techniques

Crop Production Technology

Integrated Pest and Disease Management

Hi-Tech Farming

AGRI-BUSINESS AND FARM SERVICES

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course consists of 4 modules

MODULE 1

MODULE 2

MODULE 3

MODULE 4

Agri- Field Techniques

Crop Production Technology

Farm services

Agriculture Enterprises

AGRICULTURE SCIENCE & PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course consists of 4 modules

MODULE 1

MODULE 2

MODULE 3

MODULE 4

Agri- Field Techniques

Crop Production Technology

Applied Agriculture

POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY

Considering the future employablility

Considering the future needs of student community and aspirations of parents and societyExploring the possibilities of ict enabled transaction

Competing with syllubus of other states

Pooling of ict resources as repositoriesTo Make The Qualification Equivalent To Nsqf Level 4 Qualificaiton Pack (Eg:- FLORICULTURIST, GARDNER, GREEN HOUSE FITTER, MICRO IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN, PADDY FARMER, BEE KEEPER, AGRICULTURAL EXTENTION SERVICE PROVIDER, QUALITY SEED GROWER, SUPPLY CHAIN FIELD ASSISTANT)

Content updation based on……

SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTH

•Modular format•Multiskill oriented•Learning while doing philosophy•Useful to those who wants to start their own enterprise• e – learning facility•OJT as per learners aptitude•Learner friendly

WEAKNESS•Insufficient lab facilities•Non availability of interactive multimedia (already developed by

SIET)I:\siet\SIET MODULES AGRI I YR\Weather and Climate - source\main.exe•Disparity in index mark calculation for vertical mobility• VHSE candidates are not considered by certain universities outside Kerala for higher education•Lack of ICT enabled teacher orientation•Lack of orientation to latest technologyOPPORTUNITIES

•Multi level employment opportunities in Organised and Unorganised sectors•Multi - skill oriented Modules equip the learners for NSQF level 4 Qualification package.•Job opportunities in Govt. and coroporate sectors•Self employment opportunities

THREATS

•Consideration of learning hours while implementing NSQF

Agriculture- Crop Health Management

Agri Business and Farms Services

Agricultural Science and Processing Technology

Module 1: Agri- Field Techniques

Introductory Agriculture

Agrometeorology

Soil health management (soil science, plant nutrition, soil and water conservation, tillage, plant tissue analysis)

Irrigation technology

Plant propagation techniques

Crop Pest management

Module 2: Crop Production Technology

Classification of crops and farming systems

Crop production technology of field crops (rice, tapioca ) & Fodder crops.

Crop production technology of vegetables (solanaceous, cucurbitaceous, amaranthus, bhindi, cowpea, cool season)

Crop production technology of plantation crops (coconut, rubber, pepper)

Crop production technology of fruits (banana, mango, pine apple)

Crop production technology of flowers (anturium, orchid, jasmine, rose) &medicinal plants

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Government Sector

• Assistant Agricultural Officer• Laboratory Technical Assistant in VHSE• Vocational Instructor in VHSE• All other posts where basic qualification required is

plus two• Field or Farm technician (IISR)• Field Assistant and Farm supervisor (Farming

corporation)• Farm Technical Assistant (Plantation corporation

Limited)

Government Sector

• Field Assistant (LEADS)• Field Assistant (CTCRI)• Field Assistant ( FSRS)• Field Assistant (VFPCK)• Field Assistant (KAU)• Technical Assistant (KVK)

Private Sector

• Private nursery Supervisor• Field representatives- Fertilizer & Pesticide

Companies• Self Help Group (SHG) Co-ordinators• Technical Assistants, Tissue Culture Laboratories• Assistants in Agriculture based media programmes• Gardener• Landscaping supervisor• Pest control supervisor/technician• Irrigation/micro irrigation technician

• Pest scout• Agri Extension Service Provider• Post Harvest Technician• Technician in processing industry

Private Sector

Self Employment OpportunitiesProduction Sector

• Private nursery• Mushroom cultivation• Vermicomposting• Coirpith composting• Azolla cultivation• Organic manure production• Biofertilizer production• Seed production and

processing unit• Hiring of Agricultural

implements• Repair of Agricultural

implements

• Processing of fruits and vegetables

• Bonsai making• Lawn making• Landscaping• Floriculture• Flower arrangement and

bouquet making• Preparation of Botanical

pesticides• Apiculture

Service sector

• Training on above sectors• Agro-clinics• Agricultural consultancy • Irrigation services• Harvest services• Other farm services

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