Introduction
This Course in classification and mapping of soils with emphasis on soil-forming processes; principles of the system of soil classification; soil profiles, diagnostic features, soil-forming factors and processes, soil survey procedures, and utilization of existing spatial information to support soil mapping at a detailed scale.
Duration
10 days
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for various actors in the Agriculture Extension (Agricultural extension officers, senior agricultural officials and policy makers) working with communities, in governments, funding agencies, Research organizations and non-government organizations among others for Agriculture support activities and other development programmes.
Code | Date | Duration | Location | Fees | |
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SCM032 | 16 Oct 2023 - 27 Oct 2023 | 10 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 150,000 | USD 2,200 | Register |
SCM032 | 20 Nov 2023 - 1 Dec 2023 | 10 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 150,000 | USD 2,200 | Register |
SCM032 | 11 Dec 2023 - 22 Dec 2023 | 10 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 150,000 | USD 2,200 | Register |
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SCM032 | 6 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2023 | 10 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 2,200 | Register |
Code | Date | Duration | Location | Fees | |
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SCM032 | 23 Oct 2023 - 3 Nov 2023 | 10 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 150,000 | USD 2,200 | Register |
SCM032 | 20 Nov 2023 - 1 Dec 2023 | 10 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 150,000 | USD 2,200 | Register |
SCM032 | 11 Dec 2023 - 22 Dec 2023 | 10 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 150,000 | USD 2,200 | Register |
Code | Date | Duration | Location | Fees | |
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SCM032 | 9 Oct 2023 - 20 Oct 2023 | 10 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 150,000 | USD 2,200 | Register |
SCM032 | 13 Nov 2023 - 24 Nov 2023 | 10 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 150,000 | USD 2,200 | Register |
SCM032 | 4 Dec 2023 - 15 Dec 2023 | 10 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 150,000 | USD 2,201 | Register |
Code | Date | Duration | Location | Fees | |
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SCM032 | 2 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2023 | 10 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 150,000 | USD 2,200 | Register |
SCM032 | 6 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2023 | 10 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 150,000 | USD 2,200 | Register |
SCM032 | 4 Dec 2023 - 15 Dec 2023 | 10 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 150,000 | USD 2,200 | Register |
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Contact Us on (+254) 715 077 817 / (+254) 792 516 000 or email us [email protected] for E-Learning course.
Course Objectives
Course Outline
Module 1; common landforms and parent materials associated with soils
Module 2: Soil profiles, including hand texturing and classification of soil structure.
Module 3: Soils orders using the System of Soil Classification.
Module 4: Soil forming factors,
Module 5: Soil forming processes and functions
Module 6: Soil drainage classes
Module 7: soil moisture regimes.
Module 8: Soil survey procedures through: interpretation of various types of imagery
Module 9: pre-field soil mapping and soil survey exercise in the field
Module 10: finalizing soil map and the legend.
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led training is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Email:[email protected].
Mob: +254 715 077 817
TAILOR- MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.
For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817.
Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010 or mail [email protected]
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank before the course start date
Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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