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Great Plains College

Biggar , Saskatchewan ,Canada

Agricultural Science Certificate

What You Will Learn

Learn the fundamental skills that are essential for modern agriculture operations in this hands-on Agricultural Science Certificate program. With courses ranging from record keeping and innovative technology, to practical field skills, your knowledge of crop production will prepare you for a career in the agriculture industry. 

Intakes

  • Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

You'll be prepared to begin your career in a farming operation or to work in the retail agriculture sector. You may also continue your education and transfer into the second year of the Crop Technology Diploma program at Lakeland College where you will expand your knowledge of agronomy, production, precision farming and financial management, along with hands-on experience gained through a practicum or Lakeland's student-managed farm. 

Earning Potential

In 2022, the wage for Agricultural representatives, consultants, and specialists in Saskatchewan was $26.71-$62.50/hour, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Employees may earn more or less depending on their employer, location, size of company, training, experience and hours worked.

PSW Opportunity

If your program was less than 8 months

  •    You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.

If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years

  •    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.

For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.

If your program was 2 years or more

  •    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.

If you completed more than 1 program

  •    You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.

Each of the programs you completed -

  • must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • Grade 12 with a minimum 50% in English A30 and B30, Foundations 20 or Pre-Calculus 20, and any 20 level core science (equivalent).

 

 

For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 08 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 17000 CAD
    Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
    Application Fee: 140 CAD
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