• INSTITUTION PROFILE

    Cornelius Technical Training Institute (Cornelius TTI)
    Type of Institution: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institution

    Mandate

    Cornelius Technical Training Institute is a skills-based institution established to provide quality technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial education. The institute equips learners with practical competencies in agriculture, business, and technical trades to promote employment, self-reliance, and sustainable socio-economic development.

    Vision

    To be a centre of excellence in technical and vocational education, producing competent, innovative, and globally competitive graduates.

    Mission

    To provide accessible, high-quality training in technical, agricultural, and business disciplines through competence-based education, industry collaboration, and practical innovation to meet labour market needs.

    Core Values

    • Integrity and professionalism

    • Excellence in training and practical skills

    • Innovation and creativity

    • Accountability and transparency

    • Inclusivity and lifelong learning

    Programmes Offered

    Cornelius TTI offers a variety of technical and vocational courses, including:

    • Produce Forage Crops (certificate and diploma levels)

    • Horticulture and crop production

    • Livestock management

    • Agribusiness and entrepreneurship

    • Technical trades and artisan skills

    • ICT and business studies

    • Short courses and skills upgrading programmes

    Produce Forage Crops Course

    Course Overview:
    The Produce Forage Crops course develops competencies required to produce, manage, and maintain forage crops for livestock. Learners gain practical skills in land preparation, seedbed preparation, planting, crop management, harvesting, storage, and record keeping. The course emphasizes sustainable forage production to ensure consistent and high-quality feed for livestock enterprises.

    Learning Outcomes:
    By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

    • Prepare land and seedbeds for forage crops efficiently

    • Select suitable forage species according to soil, climate, and livestock needs

    • Apply agronomic practices including fertilization, irrigation, and pest/disease control

    • Harvest, store, and conserve forage to maintain quality and nutritive value

    • Maintain accurate records of crop establishment, management, and yield

    • Contribute to sustainable livestock production through effective forage management

    Target Learners:

    • School leavers interested in agricultural production and livestock farming

    • Smallholder and commercial farmers seeking to improve livestock feed supply

    • Entrepreneurs in agribusiness and livestock feed production

    • Professionals seeking skills upgrading in forage crop production

    Training Approach

    • Competence-based and learner-centred

    • Integration of theory, practical farm work, and industrial attachment

    • Continuous assessment and portfolio development

    • Case studies and real-world farm simulations

    Facilities and Resources

    • Demonstration forage crop plots and farms

    • Workshops and laboratories for soil and crop management

    • ICT-enabled classrooms for blended learning

    • Experienced instructors in forage and crop production

    • LMS for online content, assignments, and assessments

    Graduate Outcomes

    Graduates of the Produce Forage Crops course at Cornelius TTI will be able to:

    • Establish and manage productive forage crops for livestock enterprises

    • Ensure sustainable and high-quality feed supply

    • Supervise and train farm staff in forage management

    • Make informed operational and financial decisions in forage and livestock production

    • Apply knowledge in agribusiness or pursue further studies in agriculture

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Available courses

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Animal production is the branch of agriculture that involves the breeding, raising, management, and utilization of domesticated animals for products and services that benefit humans.

It includes the production of:

  • Meat (beef, pork, mutton, poultry)
  • Milk and dairy products
  • Eggs
  • Wool, leather, and hides
  • Honey and other animal products
  • Draught power and transportation in some regions

The main objectives of animal production are to:

  1. Provide food and raw materials for human use.
  2. Improve the productivity and quality of livestock.
  3. Generate income and employment.
  4. Contribute to food security and economic development.

Common animals involved in animal production include;

cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, and bees.

APPLY FARM MANAGEMENT PRICIPLES

This unit specifies competencies required to apply farm management principles. It involves 
Applying Farm Planning techniques, controlling farm operations, manage farm resources and 
Organize farm operations