Course Outline
This qualification provides the farmer with the knowledge and skills required to produce spice using scientific cultivation methods and processing techniques. It will enable them to enhance local demand, and foster export potential for Fiji, which is crucial for the country’s economic growth and agricultural resilience.
Delivery Methods
Duration:
4 months
Next Enrolment:
The beginning of August of every year.
Course Modules
Pre-requisites
Learning Outcomes
Career Pathways
Course Fees
Course Modules
| CODE | NAME |
| VTCSPPIIS1901001 | Introduction & Importance of Spices |
| VTCSPPCSR1901002 | Climate and Soil requirements |
| VTCSPPSPMP1901003 | Seed and Planting Materials production |
| VTCSPPCMCS1901004 | Crop Management and Cropping Systems with spices |
| VTCSPPHPHT1901005 | Harvest and post-harvest technologies |
Pre-requisites
No pre-requisites are needed to enroll in this course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successfully completing the course, the graduates are expected to develop skills and knowledge to:
- Spice significance in Fiji, including trade history, approved spices and import/export economic value.
- Climate and soil requirements, micro-climate management, and soil enhancement.
- Spice propagation techniques and planting material requirements.
- Intercultivation and seasonal spice crop management.
- Harvesting processes tailored to spice types.
- On-farm post-harvest processing techniques.
Career Pathways
This qualification will offer you a good opportunity to enter the professional domain as a Commercial Farmer, Spice Growing Service Advisor, Farm Manager.
Course Fees
FJD $0. All course fees are covered by Ramakrishna Mission Fiji.