Farm Technology Program
Diploma in Dairy Farm Production
The Diploma in Dairy Farm Technologies is a work based qualification designed for new employees within the dairy farming sector. The main objective of the qualification is to offer opportunities to prove competence of industrial performance, knowledge and understanding and to recognize the ability of individuals working in the sector.
Program Overview
Learning Outcomes
After the completion of this Qualification, the trainees are expected to be able to:
Perform 16 health checkpoints in the dairy farm’s health section.
Understand feeding ingredient grading and mix according to daily requirements.
Administer IV treatments, mastitis grading, milk and blood sampling, and maintain records.
Operate in a milking parlor.
Identify, isolate, and minimize hazards when handling cattle.
Perform arithmetic calculations, solve algebraic expressions, and interpret data using graphs.
Monitor the health of cows and calves after birth, including navel dipping and ear tagging.
Demonstrate basic biology concepts, including microbial growth, enzymes, and aseptic techniques.
Conduct health monitoring, feeding, disease identification, and dehorning of newborn calves.
Use lab equipment for related activities.
Use a dehorner and ear tag pliers for tagging.
Organize files, search for information, and use Microsoft Office for documents.
Detect heat in cows and perform pregnancy diagnoses.
Interact effectively with industry professionals and explain equipment usage.
Perform artificial insemination (AI) using AI equipment.
Identify common vocabulary in the Animal Production field.
Identify diseases based on symptoms and maintain records for treated young stock.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the diploma in Dairy Farm Production does not require any prior qualification or any experience of working in Animal Sciences.
However, the trainees should have at least completed high school with good results in English, Biology, and Chemistry minimum 80% marks
Age: 18–22 years.
Pass the admission test and interview.
Accreditation
Program Highlights
2 Year Training
Customizable Program
