Pig Farming

Certificate in Pig Farming

Course Overview

A certificate in Pig 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 develops a broad understanding of pig biology and production; covering such areas as breeding, feeding, diseases, fattening pigs and record keeping. There are many different ways of producing pigs for market, ranging from more natural systems, where animals are farmed in paddocks, to factory-like systems where animals spend virtually all of their life confined to small pens in large buildings. This course develops a better understanding of pig farming.

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

To enroll and study for a Certificate in Pig Farming, 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 Pig Farming Certificate, students will be able to:

• Select appropriate pig breeds for different purposes.
• Explain how to manage the breeding of pigs.
• Explain the procedures used in managing the condition, including the health and feeding of pigs.
• Explain the husbandry operations associated with pig farming.
• Develop strategies for marketing, including both traditional and innovative marketing plans for pigs and pig products.
• Develop different strategies, including both traditional and innovative approaches, to manage the general operations associated with pig farming.

Career opportunities

• Barn worker.
• Pork production technician.
• Sow manager.
• Farm manager.
• Quality control inspector.

 Reasons you should study this course

• Pigs yield a better profit margin. Their breeding rate and ability to give a better feed-to-meat conversion rate than other livestock and market readiness make the venture more lucrative.
• To develop a better understanding of pig biology and production.
• To learn pig management for commercial production, self-sufficiency, or a hobby.
• Learn how to provide adequate preventative medical care to your pigs.

What we offer

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

Pigs are kept only for the production of meat. The meat can be used in two different ways - pork and bacon. As such, two distinct types of pig have evolved the Pork type is for the production of fresh meat while the Bacon type is for the production of cured meat, bacon and ham. To learn more of these interesting facts about pigs enroll at Finstock Evarsity College and learn from professionals.

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Pig Farming

No grade required 

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

• 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).