National Diploma in Plantation Crop Technology (NVQ Level 05) – Apply Now
Applications are invited for the National Diploma in Plantation Crop Technology (NDPCT) – NVQ Level 05 (ND-03). This programme is conducted by the National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM) in Athurugiriya to develop professional skills in the plantation sector including tea, rubber, coconut and export agricultural crops.
Course Objectives
- Develop competencies in plantation crop technology
- Prepare candidates for higher studies and degree level qualifications
Entry Qualifications
- NVQ Level 4 certificate in a relevant field OR
- Passed G.C.E. A/L in any stream
- Applicants with plantation experience may obtain NVQ through RPL system
Course Duration
- Course Work – 01 Year
- On the Job Training – 06 Months
- Medium – English
- Venue – NIPM Athurugiriya
Course Fee
Rs. 165,000 per participant
Course Content
Semester 01
- Agro Meteorology & Soil Science
- Land, Soil & Water Management
- Principles of Plant Protection
- Machinery & Equipment for Cultivation
- Tea Cultivation
- Sugarcane Cultivation
- Export Agricultural Crops Processing
- Workplace Information Management
Semester 02
- Rubber Cultivation
- Coconut Cultivation
- Other Plantation Crops
- Agricultural Extension Education
- Principles of Financial Management
- Workplace Communication Management
- Planning & Scheduling Work
Coordinator
Miss. Dilanka Tennakoon
Phone: 0710164164
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