This programme provides the knowledge and skills in agrotechnology that can be applied to a broad range of careers in agriculture biotechnology, automation and mechanization in agriculture field. The knowledge and skills that the students acquire from the programme will enable them to participate in the industry as:-
The Diploma in Agrotechnology is envisioned to produce trained human resources in the field of agriculture technology to cater the demand of National policies. The programme shall expose students to gain knowledge and hands-on training such as food production, ICT, automation and mechanization, agro biotechnology, production technology, industrial crops, agro industry, post harvest technology, agro sustainability, crop protection and management. Students are also equipped with the latest technology skill of the area such as fermentation technology, microbe technology, precision agriculture and organic farming. Students are also required to operate and manage agro project and practical, which involves cropping, harvesting and marketing stage throughout activities during their studies.
Apart from that, students will also be offered general courses comprising Mathematics, Basic Science, Communication English, Islamic Education and Moral Studies, Computer Application and Self Development. They will also undergo industrial training in agriculture farms, government research institutes and related industries locally to gain skill, additional knowledge and experiences. This will provide good foundation of knowledge, technical skills and communication skills which enable them to adapt and adopt new technologies and challenges that they will encounter at work and while undergoing lifelong learning.
The graduate of Diploma in Aquaculture will have scientific knowledge, technical skills and positive attitudes to adapt themselves with latest technological equipment and will be able to integrate multi disciplines in identifying, formulating and solving the challenges in aquaculture industry. They will also be able to communicate effectively as workers or entrepreneurs and undertake lifelong learning to meet the needs of the society.
The knowledge and skills that the students acquire from the programme will enable them to participate in the job market as:-
The programme is envisioned to produce trained human resources in the field of aquaculture which could assist in the development of the Malaysian aquaculture industry to cater the demand of Third National Agriculture Policy. The programme shall expose students to practices and trainings in hatcheries and grow out ponds. Apart from that, students should be able to operate and manage hatcheries and grow out ponds on their own in groups through Shared Farming from the breeding to the harvesting and marketing stage. Students will also undergo industrial training in aquaculture farms, government and private sectors, research institutes and hatcheries locally and abroad to gain additional knowledge and experiences. Apart from core courses in aquaculture, this programme comprises several courses such as Agricultural Mathematics, Soil Science, Biological Science, Agricultural Chemistry, Communicative English, Islamic and Moral Education, Green Technology, Agri Project Management and Entrepreneurship. It will provide students with good foundation of knowledge, skills and able to adapt to new technologies and challenges through information management and lifelong learning.
The core courses will cover all aspects of the aquaculture area which include Principles of Aquaculture, Fish Production Method, Water Management, Aquaculture Health, Aquaculture Nutrition, Post-Harvest Technology, Aquaculture Innovation, Aquaculture Accreditation, and Aquaculture Practices. Elective courses offer some important aspects in fish production method, such as Ornamental Fish Culture, Seaweed Culture, Invertebrate Culture to enhance student’s knowledge and skills.