Programme
The curriculum follows the processing line
Training is competency-based and dual. Each stage of the processing line is a place of learning; learners spend 35 to 45% of their time in the centre and 55 to 65% in the workplace.
The programmes are being introduced progressively, beginning with a pilot phase.
- 1ReceptionOP-MC3
FIFO and traceability
- 2SteamingMA-MC4
Steam boiler operation and safety
- 3ShellingOP-MC5
Standard procedures for manual operations
- 4DryingOP-C2
Roasting, drying and packaging control
- 5Peeling and gradingOP-C3
Peeling, grading and defect management
- 6PackingOP-MC6
Packaging integrity and tamper evidence
Upstream of the line, the Entrepreneurship and cooperative leadership track covers the orchard and the cooperative; Maintenance and Quality, hygiene, safety and environment apply at every stage.
Traceability
Lot identity from reception to dispatch; first in, first out; recall readiness; digital records and data discipline.
OP-MC3 FIFO and traceability; QSE-MC4 Traceability and recall drills; TRV-M4 Digital traceability systems
Sustainability
Environmental compliance and ESG; due diligence and responsible sourcing; energy efficiency; waste and co-products; decent work and gender equity.
TRV-M11 Environmental sustainability and ESG compliance; QSE-D2 ESG and due diligence; QSE-D7 Responsible sourcing; MA-D2 Energy optimisation; OP-C5 Waste sorting and co-products
Four tracks, three levels
| Track | Micro-credential · 16 to 40 hours | Certificate · 120 to 240 hours | Diploma · 480 to 960 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations | 6 modules, OP-MC1 to MC6 | 5 modules, OP-C1 to C5 | 4 modules, OP-D1 to D4 |
| Maintenance | 4 modules, MA-MC1 to MC4 | 5 modules, MA-C1 to C5 | 4 modules, MA-D1 to D4 |
| Quality, hygiene, safety, environment | 4 modules, QSE-MC1 to MC4 | 4 modules, QSE-C1 to C4 | 7 modules, QSE-D1 to D7 |
| Entrepreneurship and cooperative leadership | 12 modules, EN-MC1 to MC12 | 4 modules, EN-C1 to C4 | 4 modules, EN-D1 to D4 |