Certificate in Sugarcane Agriculture
- Entry level
- O-Level results
- Field of study
- Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Duration
- 1 year weekend class (Chiredzi cohort only)
- Institution
- Great Zimbabwe University
Entry requirements
Diplomas, certificates and other programmes: what you need to apply
O-Level results · 5 O-Level passes incl. English Language and any Science subject (Mathematics an added advantage)
5 O Levels incl. English, a Science (C+); Maths an advantage
As the institution publishes it
O-Level: 5 passes incl. English Language and any Science subject (Mathematics an added advantage) (C or better) A-Level: None required Alternative route: Practising sugarcane farmer with at least 2 years in the field who has attempted or has O Level education Work experience: 2 years in sugarcane (Special Entry) Other conditions: Chiredzi cohort only.
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About this programme
A practical programme for people working in or entering sugarcane farming, delivered at the Chiredzi cohort in Zimbabwe's sugar-growing lowveld.
What you will study
Cane agronomy, soil and water management, irrigation, pests and diseases, harvesting and haulage, farm records and cane-farm business.
Further study and pathways
Diploma then degree study in agriculture.
Options on offer
None listed
Source: Great Zimbabwe University: GZU_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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