Diploma in Sugarcane Agriculture
- Entry level
- A-Level results
- Field of study
- Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Duration
- 2 years weekend class (Chiredzi cohort only)
- Institution
- Great Zimbabwe University
Entry requirements
Diplomas, certificates and other programmes: what you need to apply
A-Level results · 5 O-Level passes incl. English Language and any Science subject
Also considered: Certificate
5 O Levels incl. English, a Science (C+) AND one of: Sugarcane/Agriculture Certificate; 2 years sugarcane experience; 1 A Level pass
As the institution publishes it
O-Level: 5 passes incl. English Language and any Science subject (C or better) A-Level: 1 (one of three alternative routes). Subjects: Agriculture, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography or a science considered equivalent Qualification required: Certificate in Sugarcane Agriculture, Agriculture or equivalent (one of three alternatives) Work experience: At least 2 years in sugarcane production (one of three alternatives) Other conditions: O Level requirement AND one of: certificate, 2 years' experience, or 1 A Level pass. 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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