High School "Braća Radić" Kaštel Štafilić
Location
Kaštel Štafilić, Kaštel
Educational program name
Agricultural technician-Plant production
Language
Croatian
EQF level
4
I-VET / C-VET
I-VET
Modality
Formal
Short Summary
Agricultural technician of plant production is a four-year profession in which knowledge is acquired in the broadest field of agriculture. This agricultural specialist profile organizes, supervises and applies technology in all spheres of plant production.
Keywords/Topics
Agriculture, technician, plants
Cost
Publicly financed and free
of charge
Certification
Certificate of final work
Start date
2022-09-05
Duration
4 years
Key skill set
An agricultural plant production technician can work in all companies, cooperatives, trades and other companies engaged in agricultural production. In the existing constellation of economic factors in Dalmatia, the possibility of self-employment in OPG should be highlighted.
Category
Crop and livestock production
Entry conditions
Completed elementary school
Learning outcomes
During schooling, through theoretical and practical classes, students gain knowledge about the use of machines, tools and equipment without which it is imaginable to do work in modern agriculture. Special attention is paid to education for implementing the principles of good agricultural practice and sustainable development, indispensable when choosing methods and means for plant protection. Also, students are taught the basics of entrepreneurial business and work organization, as well as the monitoring and application of occupational safety and environmental protection laws. Upon completion of education, these experts are capable of working on arable, fruit, viticultural and vegetable farms, as well as on livestock farms and in agricultural pharmacies.