Pre-Diploma In Livestock Production / Animal Health

Pre-Diploma in Livestock Production / Animal Health is a CTEVT program to train entry-level technicians in livestock management, animal health, and related agricultural enterprises.

Description
The program prepares graduates to perform basic livestock production and management tasks, including poultry and fish farming, dairy production, animal nutrition, and disease prevention. Training integrates theoretical instruction, hands-on practical exercises, and supervised On-the-Job Training (OJT). It also covers extension, communication, and entrepreneurship skills to support employment or self-employment in the livestock sector. Graduates can work in government, semi-government, private sector, or run their own livestock enterprises.

Curricular Structure (overview)

Features

• Duration: 18 months class (1560 hours) plus 6 months OJT (960 hours).
• Group size: Maximum 40 students per batch.
• Medium of instruction: English and/or Nepali.
• Attendance requirement: Minimum 90% for theory and practical classes.
• Certification: Technical School Leaving Certificate in Livestock Production and Management/Animal Health.

Eligibility

• SEE pass.
• Pass CTEVT-administered entrance examination.
• Submission of SEE certificate, character certificate, and citizenship certificate.
• Final selection based on merit list.

Job prospects

• Eligible for Non-gazetted 2nd class/Level 4 (technical) positions as Junior Technical Assistant in Livestock Production/Animal Health.
• Employment in government, NGOs, private sector, or entrepreneurship in livestock farming