Work-Study Diploma in Agriculture & Aquaculture Technology

Course duration: 30 months

Prerequisite

Motivated and eager to try new farming techniques. Quick thinking and problem-solving are important, as this field is new and always changing. If you are open-minded and ready to adapt, this programme could be the perfect fit for you!

Job role

An Agri/Aquaculture Technologist is one who automates and manages urban agriculture and aquaculture systems with the deployment of sensors & control systems, robotics, Internet-of-Things, information technology and data analytics to achieve highly productive, innovative and sustainable agri-food industry.

Work-Study Training pattern

Hybrid Release - Alternating between blocks of daily classroom lessons and one to two days of weekly lessons at ITE, with the remaining work-week spent at the workplace for On-the-Job Training.

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Some of our partners:
Sustenir Agriculture (S) Pte Ltd   |   ‎Chew’s Agriculture Pte Ltd  |   Qian Hu Fish  Farm Trading   |   Artisan Green Pte Ltd  |   Commonwealth Greens Alpha Pte Ltd

Employers that wish to offer training places, please click HERE.

What you'll learn

• Manage urban farming, aquaculture and poultry egg farm systems and technologies

• Manage agri-food & nutrient in farm

• Manage crop health, crop curation and inventory

• Manage fish care and growth

• Implement agriculture 4.0 with Internet of Things

• Set up precision farming with artificial intelligence system

• Manage water quality and diseases

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

1. ITE graduates from any one of the following courses + pass company screening & interview;

   • Nitec with GPA ≥ 2 or Higher Nitec:

     • School of Business & Services – Floristry course only

     • School of Electronics & Info-Comm Technology

     • School of Engineering

OR

2. In-service employees⁺ with:

   • Equivalent qualifications such as Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above

   • Relevant work experience

   • Strong employer endorsement

⁺In-service employee may be invited for an admission interview

Career opportunities

Work-Study Diploma in Agriculture & Aquaculture Technology graduates are employed by government agencies, statutory boards and private organisations in the agriculture and aquaculture industry. 

Some job titles held are agriculture / aquaculture technologist and team leader. Career advancement prospect will improve when graduates acquire experience and upgrade their skills and knowledge.

 For general queries on the course, please email ibt@ite.edu.sg.

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