"Impumelelo" — Empowering Agricultural Excellence
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SADC-QF Level 5

Diploma in Agriculture

Nationally Accredited — 3 Years Full-Time

Built on Education 5.0: Teaching, Research, Extension, Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

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Education 5.0 in Action

Our curriculum goes beyond teaching to producing graduates who research, innovate, advise, and create enterprises; inspired by the following core pillars:

Training

High-quality practical and theoretical foundations

Extension & Advisory

Servicing farming communities as centres of excellence

Research

Problem-based, evidence-driven decision making

Innovation

Discovery-led progress for profitability

Entrepreneurship

Building graduates who create enterprises

What You Will Study

Five core areas covering the full agricultural value chain.

Animal Production
AP

Animal Production

Anatomy, nutrition, breeding, health, and production systems for beef, dairy, poultry, pigs, sheep, goats, rangeland, and aquaculture.

Crop Production
CP

Crop Production

Soil science, seed technology, crop protection, horticulture, cereals, cash crops, and plantation crops — from land prep to value addition.

Agricultural Engineering
AE

Agricultural Engineering

Irrigation & drainage, farm power and machinery, farm structures, post-harvest technology, and fabrication projects.

Agribusiness & Farm Management
AFM

Agribusiness & Farm Management

Economics, entrepreneurship, marketing & legislation, farm budgeting, land use planning, and extension services.

Plus cross-cutting modules in ICTs, communication, gender studies, governance, nutrition security, and environmental management.

Programme Structure

Here's an overview of the Diploma in Agriculture, Explore course details & view modules.

SADC-QF LEVEL 5

DIPLOMA IN
AGRICULTURE

Empowering the next generation of agricultural experts through practical, research-driven training.

Designed to produce versatile, innovative, and hands-on graduates who can set up and manage agricultural enterprises, contribute to improved production through research and extension, and promote sustainable resource management.

3
Years
360
Credits
5
Disciplines
1200
Hrs Attach
Core Modules
AFM111: Agricultural Economics
AFM112: Farm Business and Agri-preneurship
AE111: Principles of Agricultural Engineering
AE112: Farm Structures
AP111: Principles of Animal Science
AP112: Rangeland, Wildlife Management & Aquaculture
CP111: Principles of Crop Science
CP112: Principles of Crop Production

Cross-Cutting Modules:

CC111: ICTs & Computer Applications • CC112: Gender Studies & OHS • CC113: Academic Communication • CC114: Research & Innovation Skills

AFM Agribusiness • AE Engineering • AP Animal Production • CP Crop Production • SES EAC Specialisation

We go beyond teaching to producing graduates
who research, innovate, advise, lead and create
agro-enterprises across the world

Entry Requirements
Normal Entry Most Common
  • 5 'O' Level passes at C or better
  • Mathematics (Mandatory)
  • English Language (Mandatory)
  • A Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Agriculture)
Special Entry
  • Certificate from a recognised institution in Agriculture or equivalent
  • Plus 5 'O' Levels including Maths & English at C or better
Mature Entry
  • Aged 30+ (males) / 25+ (females)
  • At least 3 'O' Levels including a science subject
  • Relevant work experience; may require interviews / assessments
Career Opportunities
Further Studies

Progress to a Higher National Diploma or B.Sc. degree at any university in Zimbabwe.

Employment

Work in the public sector, private sector, or NGOs with technical and entrepreneurial skills.

Entrepreneurship

Start and run your own agricultural enterprise or work as an agribusiness consultant, creating employment and adding value along the agricultural chain.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Take the first step towards a career in agriculture. Find out more about the application process or get in touch with our admissions team.

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