Program Duration: 2 Months
Target Audience: Aspiring agripreneurs, poultry farmers, feed mill operators, livestock producers, and agribusiness entrepreneurs.
Training Format: Classroom Instruction + Farm & Feed Mill Immersion
Program Objective
This program equips learners with practical and technical competencies in feed formulation, feed milling processes, livestock nutrition, feed quality control, cost optimization, and feed business management.
Competency Framework (RC – Référentiel de Compétences)
| Module | Competency | Duration | Outcome |
| Module 1 | Introduction to Feed Milling & Livestock Nutrition | 1 Week | Understand feed industry fundamentals |
| Module 2 | Animal Nutrition Principles | 1 Week | Understand nutrient functions |
| Module 3 | Feed Ingredients & Raw Materials | 1 Week | Identify and evaluate ingredients |
| Module 4 | Feed Formulation Techniques | 2 Weeks | Formulate balanced rations |
| Module 5 | Feed Milling Operations | 1 Week | Operate feed milling systems |
| Module 6 | Quality Control & Feed Safety | 1 Week | Implement quality assurance |
| Module 7 | Feed Costing & Business Management | 1 Week | Develop feed business models |
| Module 8 | Farm Immersion & Practical Assessment | 1 Week | Apply field-based competence |
Assessment Framework (RE – Référentiel d’Évaluation)
| Assessment Type | Weight | Description |
| Continuous Assessment | 30% | Assignments, quizzes, participation |
| Practical Assessment | 40% | Feed formulation and mill operation |
| Final Examination | 20% | Theory-based written examination |
| Business Project | 10% | Feed business concept presentation |
Training Materials
- Feed formulation worksheets
- Ingredient samples
- Feed mill machinery
- Farm-based practical exposure
- Nutrition charts and manuals
Ministry Accreditation Notes
This curriculum follows a competency-based training framework aligned with vocational education accreditation requirements for Ministry submission in Cameroon.