• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

     

    The Department of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, established in 2019, is a hub of innovation, diversity, and excellence. As the Head of this dynamic department, I take pride in introducing you to our passionate community of dedicated trainers and trainees who are committed to shaping the future of agriculture and environmental stewardship.

    Our Mission
    We are committed to holistically preparing trainees for impactful careers by focusing on:

    • Quality Training: Delivering excellence in practical and theoretical education to transform trainees with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to address pressing issues like food security.
    • Workplace Readiness: Equipping trainees with life skills, problem-solving abilities, and professionalism to thrive in diverse workplace environments and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s economic development.

    Industrial Linkages and Resources

    The department benefits from a strong Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC), which connects us with agricultural sector stakeholders. The IAC plays a key role in:

    • Identifying training gaps to ensure our programs remain relevant and cutting-edge.
    • Facilitating industrial placements to provide trainees with hands-on experience in real-world settings.

    The department is equipped with modern state-of-the-art tools, equipment, and machinery that prepare trainees for entrepreneurial ventures or employment opportunities in both local and international markets.

    Partnerships and Collaborations

    We partner with esteemed local and international organizations to enrich our programs and provide global exposure. Our partners include but are not limited to:

    • Colleges and Institutes in Canada (CICan)
    • German Organizations (GFA and GIZ)
    • Agriculture Sector Network
    • EMROCK TEA
    • Millennium Farm

    A Welcoming Community
    The department celebrates diversity and inclusivity, bringing together students and staff from varied backgrounds and cultures to foster a rich and vibrant learning environment.

    We invite you to join this thriving community and embark on a transformative journey in agriculture and environmental studies. Together, we can build a brighter, more sustainable future.

    Welcome!

    COURSES OFFERED
    Course Name Course Duration Entry Requirement Exam
    Diploma in General Agriculture 3 Years KCSE C- (minus) Or Craft Certificate in General Agriculture KNEC
    Certificate in General Agriculture 2 Years KCSE D (Plain) OR Artisan in General Agriculture KNEC
    Artisan in General Agriculture 1 Year KCSE  D- Certificate KNEC
    Horticulture Processing level 3 6 Months Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) CDACC-TVET
    Horticulture Nursery Management Level 3 6 Months Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) CDACC-TVET
    Kienyeji Chicken Production Operator level 3 6 Months Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) CDACC-TVET
    Apiculture level 3 6 Months Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) CDACC-TVET
    Apiculture level 4 1 year KCSE D (Plain) Or Certificate in Apiculture  Level 3 CDACC-TVET
    Agriculture Extension Level 4 1 year KCSE D (Plain) Or Agriculture Extension Level 3 CDACC-TVET
    Agri-preneurship level 4 1 year KCSE D (Plain) Or Agri-preneurship Level 3 CDACC-TVET
    Horticulture Nursery Management Level 4 1 year KCSE D (Plain) Or Horticulture Nursery Management Level 3 CDACC-TVET
    Horticulture Crop Production Level 5 1 year KCSE D+ (Plus) Or Horticulture Nursery Management certificate Level 4 CDACC-TVET
    Agriculture Extension Level 5 1 year KCSE D+ (Plus) Or Agriculture Extension certificate Level 4 CDACC-TVET
    Agri-preneurship level 5 1 year KCSE D+ (Plus) Or Agri-preneurship certificate Level 4 CDACC-TVET
    Agri-preneurship level 6 2 Years KCSE C- (minus)Or Agri-preneurship certificate Level 5 CDACC-TVET
    Agriculture Extension Level 6 2 Years KCSE C- (minus) Or Agriculture Extension certificate Level 5 CDACC-TVET
    Horticulture Producer Level 6 2 Years KCSE C- (minus) Or Horticulture Crop Production certificate Level 5 CDACC-TVET
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Available courses

Agriculture Extension Level 5

PRODUCE HORTICULTURAL CROPS

This unit specifies competencies required to produce horticultural crops. It involves determining
horticultural crops to produce, procuring horticultural crop planting material, managing
horticultural crop nursery, managing horticulture Green Houses, managing drip irrigation
system, managing horticultural field and managing horticulture post-harvest.

AGRICULTURE EXTENSION E-PORTFOLIO LEVEL 4

FARM RECORDS KEEPING

RELATIONSHIP TO OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS:  
This unit addresses the unit title: keep farm records  
DURATION OF UNIT: 40 hours 
UNIT DESCRIPTION 
This unit specifies the competencies required to keep farm record. It involves preparing 
to keep farm records, keeping farm records, filling, recording and complete keeping of 
farm record keeping 
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES 
1. Prepare to keep farm records. 
2.  Keep farm record 
3. Complete keeping of record 

AGRICULTURE EXTENSION E- PORTFOLIO 6

FORMULATE LIVESTOCK FEEDS

DEVELOP AGRI-ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PLAN

This unit specifies the competencies required to develop an agri- enterprise business plan. It
involves preparing to develop agri-enterprise business plan, developing agri-enterprise business
plan, evaluating agri-enterprise business plan and completing development of agri-enterprise
business plan.

PRODUCE CONVECTIONAL AND NON-CONVECTIONAL LIVESTOCK

MANAGE SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES

PROCESS FARM PRODUCTS

This unit specifies competencies required to process farm products (Agro-processing) / (value
addition). It involves identification of products for value addition, determine
technology/machines and equipment to use, process products to flour and flour products, process
vegetables into juice and vegetable products, process fruit into juice, wine and products, process
herbal products, process animal products (milk, pork, beef, chicken, fish, rabbit and bee
products), process animal products (milk, pork, beef, chicken, fish, rabbit and bee products) and
Package processed products.

PROTECT CROP

This unit specifies the competencies required to carry out crop protection. It involves Carrying
out disease and pest surveillance, identifying method of pest and disease control, procuring,
transport and storing farm pesticides, controlling crop/pests’ diseases, disposing expired
chemical and empty containers and preparing crop protection report

MANAGE FARM

Relationship to Occupational Standards 
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: manage agricultural and livestock farm 
Duration of Unit: 150 hours 
Unit Description 
This unit specifies competencies required in managing agricultural and livestock farm. It 
involves; preparing farm strategic plan, managing human resources and managing farm finances. 
Summary of Learning Outcomes 
1. Prepare Farm Strategic Plan 
2. Manage Farm Human Resources  
3. Manage Farm finances 

E-PORTFOLIO

APPLICATION OF ICT IN AGRI-ENTERPRISE

Relationship to Occupational Standards 
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Apply ICT in agri-enterprise 
Duration of Unit: 280 hours 
Unit Description 
This unit specifies the competencies required to apply ICT in agri-enterprise. It involves 
preparing to integrate ICT in agri-enterprise, integrating ICT into agri-enterprise processes, 
evaluating agri-enterprise ICT integration and completing integrating ICT into agri
enterprise.  
Summary of Learning Outcomes 
1. Prepare to integrate ICT in agri-enterprise 
2. Integrate ICT into agri-enterprise processes 
3. Evaluate agri-enterprise ICT integration 
4. Complete integrating ICT into agri-enterprise 

AGRIPRENEUR LEVEL 6 E-PORTFOLIO LINKS

MARKET AGRI-ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS/SERVICES

This unit specifies the competencies required to market Agricultural products. It involves
preparing for marketing of agri-enterprise products, executing marketing of agri-enterprise
products, establishing customer feedback mechanism and completing marketing of agri-enterprise
products.

START AGRI-ENTERPRISE

This unit specifies the competencies required to start an Agri-enterprise. It involves preparing to
start agri-enterprise, implementing agri-enterprise operations, evaluating agri-enterprise and
completing starting agri-enterprise