Overview:

The Advanced Diploma in Tea Husbandry & Technology is a specialised course under the agricultural sector offered by many universities across India. It is a 2-year program completed in 4 semesters that aims to create skilled human resources by preparing students as skilled professionals who can work in the tea industry through tea cultivation, processing, and management.

Students are taught contemporary methods of tea cultivation, pest control, and sustainability concepts. Technically, it includes tea processing stages such as plucking, pouring, fermentation, packing, and technological advancements in the tea industry.

The program addresses entrepreneurial and managerial concerns, for example, marketing, quality assurance, and export standards, to graduate professional players in the field. For their employment opportunities, graduates are placed in areas like tea plantations, processing units, quality assurance, research, or setting up their own tea production units on their own initiative.

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 6

Course Curriculum:

The Advanced Diploma in Tea Husbandry & Technology syllabus is designed to provide a balanced education in both the practical and theoretical aspects of tea cultivation and production. Key subjects include:

1. Introduction to Tea Cultivation
2. Soil Science and Fertilisation
3. Pest and disease Management
4. Advanced Tea Processing Techniques
5. Quality Control and Assurance
6. Sustainable Farming Practices
7. Tea Industry Economics and Market Trends

Career Opportunities:

Pass-outs of the Advanced Diploma in Tea Husbandry & Technology are geared towards various career prospects within the tea industry. These skilled professionals can work in various fields, such as:

• Tea gardens and orchards
• Tea processing unit
• Quality control laboratory
• Agricultural Research Institute
• Indian Tea Marketing and Export Company
• State Agriculture Department
• Education and Development Organisation