The programme is designed to equip agricultural engineering graduates with some basic knowledge and skills in enterprise development and management to contribute significantly to improving and sustaining production and productivity of the agriculture and natural resources sectors by (1) creating jobs and livelihood opportunities in the rural communities, thus, helping to solve the unemployment problem, and (2) adding value and opportunities to farmers and other stakeholders that will redound to improved Fiji's socio-economic development and sound environment and resource management. Furthermore, other appropriate graduate attributes to this programme would include:
1. Use and apply knowledge and skills in agricultural engineering science and techniques to develop engineering technologies that will improve the productivity and profitability of farming as a source of livelihood and income.
2. Develop technologies and systems that will appropriately improve and sustain the productivity of the farming communities in the country for balanced and sustainable socio-economic development.
3. Provide the necessary skills and expertise to relevant Fiji industries and institutions vital to the country's sustained growth and development under the current world's economic order.
4. Be able to contribute to developing rural-based enterprises and livelihoods by becoming enterprising farmers/agri-businessmen and adequately skilled farm managers harnessing engineering science and technology to maximize and sustain productivity and profitability in farming, and at the same time enhancing growth and sustainable development in the rural areas.
5. Be able to pursue higher studies and career development in the field of agricultural engineering and other allied sciences.
6. Graduates shall have good work ethics and values, are competent in their field of work, and be proficient in Agricultural Engineering.

•Successful Completion of Year 12. 
•Mature applicants with less than the above requirements but at least some of farming/ work experience can be considered
•Holders of Cert. III in: Fabrication & Welding, Fitting & Machining and Plant Maintenance.