Professional Diploma in Plantation Management (PDPM)

Class Description

Professional Diploma in Plantation Management (PDPM) is a program that specially designed to meet the requirements by the plantation industries in line with the advancement in the technology and Research & Development (R&D) in this sector. The students will be equipped with the management concepts includes human resources management aspects, communication skills, accounting knowledge, etc as a preparation for them to be ready as young Estate Manager.

OBJECTIVE:

• To equip students with the knowledge and skills in managing a commercial plantation crops.
• To enhance knowledge in new agricultural technologies and management principles in the plantation sector
• To enhance the professionalism in plantation management in which organizational objectives are set and achieved through a trough understanding of the principles laws governing accountability in plantation environment.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After completed the PDPM program, students must be able:

• To apply the management concept and principles in their routine job. They must be able to manage all resources under them efficiently.
• To practice basic accounting concept in their operation activities and more concern on the minimizing of production cost and maximizing the yield per hectare.
• To be more efficient and effective in performing their given tasks.
• To carry out more responsibilities and scope of works.
• To manage projects timely and reporting of progress.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma with GPA 2.50 and above in any discipline, or;
• Certificate in Plantation Industry Management (CPIM), IIPM or other recognized certificate program endorsed by Professional and Academic Advisory Board (PAAB) with at least three (3) years working experience, or;
• STPM with 2 principal pass or CGPA 2.50 with three (3) years experience in plantation industry ; or
• SPM with any three (3) creditsor its equivalent with five (5) years’ experience in plantation industry.

PROGRAM DURATION:

• The Duration of the program is not less than 24 months.

MODE OF PROGRAM:

• Taught course and the class will be on the alternate weekend and weekdays basis.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Supervisor and above
• Support Staff

PROGRAM FEE:

• The course fee are includes notes, learning resources, assessment and membership fees. The course fee for the program RM18,850.00 (Course fee subject to change)

ASSESSMENT METHOD:

• Continuous Assessment ( Assignment, Quiz, Test, Presentation – 60%
• Written Examination – 40%

PROGARM MODULE