6. 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
10. 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
11. Considering the future employablility
Considering the future needs of student community and
aspirations of parents and society
Exploring the possibilities of ict enabled transaction
Competing with syllubus of other states
Pooling of ict resources as repositories
To 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)
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13. 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:sietSIET
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•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 technology
OPPORTUNITIES
•Multi level employment opportunities in
Organised and Unorganised sectors
•Multi - skill oriented Modules equip the
learners for NSQF level 4 Qualification
package.
THREATS
•Consideration of learning hours while
implementing NSQF
15. 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
16. 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
18. 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)
19. Government Sector
• Field Assistant (LEADS)
• Field Assistant (CTCRI)
• Field Assistant ( FSRS)
• Field Assistant (VFPCK)
• Field Assistant (KAU)
• Technical Assistant (KVK)
20. 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
21. • Pest scout
• Agri Extension Service Provider
• Post Harvest Technician
• Technician in processing industry
Private Sector
22. Self Employment Opportunities
Production 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
23. Service sector
• Training on above sectors
• Agro-clinics
• Agricultural consultancy
• Irrigation services
• Harvest services
• Other farm services