Agriculture and Environmental Studies Department

Department of Agriculture and Environmental Studies Department offers both diploma and craft certificate programmes.

Agriculture and Environmental Studies Department

S.NoCBET Programes Entry RequirementsDurationExam Body
1.Dairy Farm Management
Level 4
KCSE Mean grade
D- and above
1 yearCDACC
2.Agriculture Machinery
Level 4
KCSE Mean grade
D- and above
1 yearCDACC
3.Horticulture Production
Level 4
KCSE Mean grade
D- and above
1 yearCDACC
4.Agripreneurship
Level 4
KCSE Mean grade
D- and above
1 yearCDACC
5.Agripreneurship
Level 5
KCSE Mean grade
D plain and above
2 years CDACC
6.Agripreneurship
Level 6
KCSE Mean grade
C – and above
3 yearsCDACC
7.Horticulture Nursery
Management level 4
KCSE Mean grade
D – and above
1 yearCDACC
8.Horticulture Nursery
Management level 5
KCSE Mean grade
D plain and above
2yearsCDACC
9.Agriculture Extension
Level 4
KCSE Mean grade
D – and above
1 yearCDACC
10.Agriculture Extension
Level 6
KCSE Mean grade
C – and above
3 yearsCDACC
11.Sustainable Agriculture
for Rural Development
Level 5
KCSE Mean grade
D plain and above
2 years CDACC

Diploma programmes.

Diploma courses in Agriculture and Environmental Studies Department aims to provide trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable him/her to work in the construction industry competently as a supervisor of works on site and be able to compute measurements and costs of construction works.

At the end of the relevant diploma course the trainee should be able to:-Understand the role of a technician Acquire skills required in problem solving involving design and construction of buildings Understand the principles of architectural design Acquire knowledge required in management of building construction sites Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the use of ICT in construction industry. Acquire firm foundation for further training in construction industry.

Craft Certificate Programmes

Craft certificate courses in Agriculture and Environmental Studies Department aims to provide the trainee with thorough knowledge of the techniques and appropriate tools for his/her trade. In addition the trainee should acquire a firm grounding in relevant science and technology.

This craftsman should posses some aspects of supervisory skills which would be necessary for the supervision of artisans at operational level and also coordinating their works At the end of the crafts course, the trainee should be able to:-Acquire sufficient drawing knowledge and skills to enable him/her draw and interpret working drawings Use scientific and mathematical knowledge in the solution of relevant craft solutions Acquire knowledge of common relevant craft and other related materials available in Kenya Acquire knowledge for proper use and care of relevant craft tools and equipment Acquaint himself/herself with a range of occupational and training opportunities available in the construction industry Understand the working of both central and county government and develop awareness of how they affect his/her day to day work

Mode of Delivery

The mode of delivery for both Diploma and Craft programmes will be structured course work, workshop / laboratory/studio sessions and industrial attachments, all aimed at providing the trainee with knowledge , skills and attitudes to enable him/her enter the world of work with confidence for either salaried employment or self employment.