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LRK Certificate

Livestock RecordKeeping

Livestock RecordKeeping (LRK) is a 1-month certificate course in Agribusiness, studied online or on campus in Nairobi, examined by Finstock Evarsity College. The full fee is KES 15,000.

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Overview

Certificate in Livestock Record Keeping

Course Overview

A certificate in Livestock Record Keeping 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.

To keep records is to collect relevant information that can help you make good decisions and keep track of activities, production, and important events on a farm. Records can be about any performance of the animals, economic development, or any activity of the farmer or veterinarian. It is essential to keep recordkeeping simple and to keep records systematic. At the end of this course, you will understand the basics of livestock recordkeeping and be ready to grow or improve your farm.

What is the minimum grade required to do a Certificate in Livestock Record Keeping?

To enroll and study for a Certificate in Livestock Record Keeping, You require a Basic Computer Literacy 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 Livestock Record Keeping Certificate, students will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of record keeping and advantages, and how to assess the economic status of the farm from the returns at every stage.
  • Understand the difference between data and decision information.
  • Review and critique a farmer’s current record-keeping practices.
  • Turn to farm financing, and understand the different forms and sources of farm funds borrowing.
  • Develop an understanding of the processes involved in farm accounts analysis.

Career opportunities

  • Animal attendant.
  • Livestock coordinator.
  • Field specialist.
  • Livestock brand inspector.
  • Livestock specialist.

Reasons you should study this course

  • You are dreaming of keeping livestock, but don't know how to properly do recordkeeping.
  • You will soon be an owner of livestock and want to get things done right the first time.
  • You are an existing livestock holder who wants to improve your tracking and make more money.

What we offer

Now that you have a better idea of where a livestock record-keeping 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.

It can be challenging to manage to graze properly and be a good land steward without gathering the right information the right way about your land. Without information and understanding of what it means, how can you make good decisions for the land and the livestock? You will learn what grazing-related and land records to keep, and why you should keep them. In this course, you will learn how to collect and analyze forage production data that you can use to determine the carrying capacity and stocking rates of your pastures.  What you learn in this course will help you manage grazing on your land as well as the overall health of your land.

Get your journey started by enrolling at Finstock Evarsity College and learning more.

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What you will study

Livestock RecordKeeping

  1. LRK001 Livestock RecordKeeping

Fees

ItemAmount
RegistrationKES 1,000
TuitionKES 14,000
TotalKES 15,000

Paying in instalments

All fees are payable in a lump sum or in instalments. The course runs over one trimester, and each trimester's fee can be paid in 3 instalments.

TrimesterTotal per trimester
Trimester 1KES 15,000 ($ 150)
TotalKES 15,000 ($ 150)

The trimester fee of KES 15,000 ($ 150) is payable in 3 instalments of KES 5,000 ($ 50).

Requirements

Entry requirements

No grade required 

Practical requirements

The cost of practicals, internships or industrial requirements is KES 30,000 ($ 300) and only applies to courses that require practicals.

Good to know

  • All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs.
  • Digital (downloadable) certificates are available. Printing and shipping of hardcopy certificate can be done at a cost of KES 2,000 ($ 20).

Instructors

  • JAMES MBURU KIMANI

Frequently asked questions

The Livestock RecordKeeping is a practical one-month certificate course offered by Finstock Evarsity College. It develops focused knowledge and applied skills in animal identification, production, breeding.

The Livestock RecordKeeping suits students, working professionals, entrepreneurs and anyone seeking practical skills in this field. It is suitable for beginners and also useful for learners strengthening existing experience.

The entry requirement for the Livestock RecordKeeping is KCSE mean grade D- or an equivalent qualification.

The Livestock RecordKeeping takes 1 month and is completed in 1 trimester.

The total course fee for the Livestock RecordKeeping is KES 15,000. It can be paid in three installments of KES 5,000.

Yes. The Livestock RecordKeeping is delivered online through Finstock Evarsity College’s learning platform, allowing learners to study remotely.

You will learn animal identification, production, breeding, health, feeding, inventory and financial records, data analysis and farm decisions. The course emphasizes skills that can be applied in practical assignments, employment or enterprise.

Relevant opportunities include livestock records clerk, farm assistant, herd-management support, dairy supervisor and farm business operator. Eligibility for specific jobs will also depend on your wider qualifications and experience.

Yes. The Livestock RecordKeeping can support progression to a higher or related qualification in livestock management, animal production, farm management or agribusiness, subject to the chosen programme’s admission requirements.

Choose the Livestock RecordKeeping for flexible online learning, practical course content, tutor support, a three-part fee payment option and a digital certificate after successful completion.

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