Capsicum Farming

Capsicum Farming (CAPF) is offered as a CERTIFICATE course examined by FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE. A certificate of completion is issues upon completion of this course. For more information about this course, use the tabs below to navigate.

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Entry Requirements

Duration: 1 Months

Delivery Method: Online

Fee Structure

Full Course Fees
Registration Fee KES 1,000.00 ($ 10.00)
Certification Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Administration Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Internal Exam Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
External Exam Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Examining Body Membership Fee * KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Tuition Fee KES 3,000.00 ($ 30.00)
Fees Totals KES 4,000.00 ($ 40.00)
* Examining Body Membership Fee may be payable through us or directly to the Examining Body

All Fees are payable in lumpusm or in installments, for details see below.
Breakdown per semester,

Trimester Total Per Trimester
Trimester 1KES 4,000.00 ($ 40.00)
TotalKES 4,000.00 ($ 40.00)

NB: Fees are payable in 3 installments as detailed below:

The trimester fees of KES 4,000.00 ($ 40.00) is payable in 3 installments of KES 1,333.33 ($ 13.33)

Course Requirements

Practical Requirements (where applicable)

For courses that require practicals, a separate fee is chargable (not included in fee structure above) as follows:

  • Short courses - KES 5,000
  • Certificate courses - KES 7,500
  • Diploma courses - KES 10,000

Course Units/Overview


Unit IDUnit Name
CAFCapsicum Farming

Course Description

Certificate in Capsicum Farming

Course Overview

A certificate in Capsicum Farming is offered at Finstock Evarsity College. It is a 1-month online program examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate is issued upon completion of the course.

This course provides basic information on the production, post-harvest handling and marketing of Capsicum. Capsicum is grown throughout the world and it can be grown in a greenhouse, polyhouse, or an open field. It is a good source of vitamins A and C and is used as vegetable stew or salads. The capsicum is rarely attacked by diseases and does well in warm areas. Enroll at Finstock Evarsity College and get to learn more about this interesting plant.

What is the minimum grade required to do a Certificate in Capsicum Farming?

To enroll and study for a Certificate in Capsicum Farming, there will be no requirements at Finstock Evarsity College.

Mode of Delivery

Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices, and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures Mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials

Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the Capsicum Farming Certificate, students will be able to:

  • Identify the major marketing channels of capsicum.
  • Discuss the factors affecting the growth and yield of capsicums.
  • Increase knowledge in growing bell peppers as well as the selection, storage and preparations.
  • Demonstrate the use of bell peppers and the skills needed to prepare a recipe.

Career opportunities

  • Farm manager.
  • Conservation planner.
  • Agricultural salesperson.
  • Plant geneticist.
  • Rural practice surveyor

Reasons you should study this course

  • You are dreaming of becoming a capsicum farmer and want to learn as much as you can before taking the leap.
  • You are a soon-to-be capsicum farmer who wants to get things done right the first time.
  • You are an existing farmer who wants to improve your capsicum farm and make more profits.
  • It is a low-cost, high-yielding investment.
  • Capsicum farming is a short-season crop. Capsicums take only three months to reach maturity, making it possible for farmers to plant the crop two times in a single year.
  • High demand in capsicum. Farmers who invest in capsicum farming are sure of a ready market for their produce since capsicum's popularity has been on the rise and is now widely used in homes and restaurants.

What we offer

Now that you have a better idea of where a Capsicum Farming Certificate can take you, it is time to start your success journey. These careers only represent the baseline of the kind of work you can do.

Several skills are required to efficiently manage a capsicum farm. These skills are included in the formal learning and teaching process and demonstrated to the farmers. Efficient farm management practices also depend on the goals of the farmers. If you are considering learning capsicum farming, it may seem like a daunting task but Finstock Evarsity College is ready to make your career journey easy and interesting.

 

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Course Instructor(s)

JAMES MBURU KIMANI JAMES MBURU KIMANI

Examining Body

FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE

FAQs

Q1. How many intakes are there?

There are three intakes in a year as follows:

Cohort

Name

Term Period

Months

Registration Window

January Intake

Trimester 1

Jan 1 — Apr 30

4

Anytime

May Intake

Trimester 2

May 1 — Aug 31

4

Anytime

September Intake

Trimester 3

Sep 1 — Dec 31

4

Anytime

Q2. In how many installments can I pay the fees?

Payments can be done in 3 installments as specified in the fee structure.

Q3. When can I sit for the exams?

  1. Internal exams are activated for students individually.
  2. External exams (where applicable) are booked one month after you complete the course.

Refer to the external examining body for more details and requirements before seating for their exams.

Q4: Is this college accredited/approved?

Yes. The college is approved under the ministry of education, through TVETA, and also through National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).


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