Pest Management - PSDF

Agriculture & Livestock Agriculture

Pest Management

Vegetable pest & disease management experts specialise in various pests and diseases of plants, learning to examine symptoms for the diseases & perform possible treatments and apply prevention methods.

Overview

Vegetable pest & disease management experts specialise in various pests and diseases of plants, learning to examine symptoms for the diseases & perform possible treatments and apply prevention methods.

What you will learn

In this course you will learn about various pests and diseases of vegetables, basic plant pathology concepts like the disease triangle, as well as methods of disease spread, and disease control practices. You will also learn how to devise a plant health management plan for pests and diseases, understand the common pests and diseases of vegetable crops and their biology, their symptoms and how to control them, knowledge about different horticultural diagnostic services for pests and diseases, understanding the proper time of monitoring and recording of the occurrence of pests and diseases and learning different management practices.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enroll in this course now.

Training Outcome

After completion of this course you will be equipped to identify different pests and diseases of vegetable crops, practically monitor and record their incidence and severity, and have the capability to identify and recommend the best possible control strategy. You will also have learnt how to identify problems during cultivation and their solution, identify good quality seeds, proper use of water and fertilizer at the right time with the correct dose, suggest the appropriate pesticide and/or insecticide to be used by farmers according to the specific need of the pest/ disease attack, and maintain the records of the pest and disease management activities.

Potential Employers

This course has broad prospects of employment in:

  1. Private sector (vegetable industry)
  2. Different NGOs relevant to Agriculture
  3. Entrepreneurship

Training Outcome

Develop Your Talent

Develop the skills that will help you get ahead in this career:

  1. The ability to collaborate
  2. Great communication skills
  3. To make the most of your adventurous spirit

Achieve Your Goals

Completing this course will provide you with:

  1. A nationally recognised Certificate; qualification and job readiness to work as a general purpose hand
  2. Eligibility to apply for your Job – general purpose hand certification

Why choose PSDF?

PSDF offers market relevant training, with the following advantages over traditional courses:

  1. It is focused on outcomes and based on teamwork
  2. It is learner-centric, teachers act as facilitators for improving the learning process
  3. The course is broad and offers all required competencies for the trade
  4. In addition to the technical skills, trainees are also taught soft skills necessary for the workplace

Only certified National Assessors can conduct CBT assessment.

Duration

6 Month

Education Level

Class 8

Source Of Curriculum

TEVTA

Certification Authority Name

PBTE

Language

English, Urdu

Expected Monthly income

PKR 10,000 - 15,000

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Admission Process.

No special qualifications are required. You can enroll in this course now.

1

Register

Register your contact details with PSDF and become part of our network and learn about all the available trainings in your city.

2

Train

Train in the program of your choice. You will receive hands-on training in skills that are in demand by your future employers, learning both the knowledge needed and practical skills required.

3

Be Job-ready

You will be prepared to confidently kick-start your professional journey.

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