The programme is one year full-time programme.  Graduates shall be able to initiate and operate small commercial farms independently. Upon satisfactory completion of the programme the candidate shall be able to demonstrate their ability to undertake hands on work in the field. The graduate is also expected to be innovative and independently operate small scale businesses

a) The applicant should have successfully completed 11 years of education or equivalent.

b) The applicant should have completed Certificate II in Agriculture or related field from Technical College.

c) Applicants may also complete agriculture vocational studies from registered vocational centres.

d) Applicant may also be admitted to the programme who may not meet the above said requirements on the years of continuous education progression, but who are able to demonstrate their ability to succeed in programmes at these levels on the basis of their maturity, work experience or prior learning.