Call for Application
Smart Farmer Program
Certificate in Irrigated Rice Farming
The University of Technology (Unitech) and the Pacific Adventist University (PAU) wishes to invite applications for a Certificate in Irrigated Rice Farming course. This is a short term training program conducted in partnership with Trukai Industries’ Smart Farmer Program. The training has two (2) components; two (2) weeks on campus and eighteen (18) weeks at the farmers locations. This on campus training will take place on 15 January to 26 January.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, applicant must:
- Be between the ages of twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) years
- Be physically fit
- Provide a medical check
- Be an experienced crop farmer
- Have a piece of farming land that is close to a water source
- Have a cropping area that is accessible by road
How to Apply
- Application forms can be obtained by;
- Visiting your nearest Trukai Office
- Email: TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg
- Download application: https://www.trukai.com.pg/agribusiness/smart-farmer-program
- The completed form must be sent with a support letter from a Village Councillor or District Administrator from your local area
- Send completed application forms to TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg or drop off at the nearest Trukai Office by Friday 15th December, 2023.
Terms & Conditions
- Faxed applications will not be processed.
- Applications received after closing date may not be processed.
- Accommodation is provided however, meals and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the trainees.
- The university reserves the right to make change(s) to the program or withdraw without notice.
Payment of Fees
- A non refundable application fee of K20 must be paid to the account details provided below.
- A fee of K200 for accommodation, transportation and all training resources must be paid to the account details provided below.
- At least fifty percent (50%) of the K200 fee must be paid prior to registration.
Account Details
Account Name: | UNITECH TRUST FUND |
Account Number: | 11188172 |
Bank Name: | KINA BANK |
Branch: | LAE |
BSB Code: | 028 014 |
Swift Code: | KINIPGPG |
Account Name: | PACIFIC ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY |
Account Number: | 1002258562 |
Bank Name | BSP |
Branch: | Boroko |
Account Type: | Cheque |
Account Name: | PACIFIC ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY |
Account Number: | 604745801 |
Bank Name: | WESTPAC |
Branch: | Boroko |
Account Type: | Cheque |
Your name and program applied for MUST be clearly printed on the bank receipt or you can pay over the eftpos during the registration period.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Trukai Farms on 472 2246 | 7373 8300
Email: TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg