Farm Apprenticeship & Immersion Program
Learn by doing. This immersive program places you inside real farm operations with guided rotations—poultry production, hatchery, feed milling, processing, farm store/restaurant operations, and business routines. Hands-on mastery across the poultry value chain.
Ideal for: Youth, graduates, and career switchers seeking real farm experience.
Poultry
Hatchery
Feed Mill
Processing
Records
Program snapshot | Gain experience, discipline, and confidence through real operations.
Who This Program Is For
Designed for people who want deep, practical experience—not just theory.
Graduates & job seekers
Build experience and employable skills through real farm work and routines.Entrepreneurs
Learn the realities of farm management before investing in your own project.Organizations & sponsors
Train cohorts with measurable skills outcomes and reporting.What You’ll Be Able To Do
Practical competence built through supervised rotations and checklists.
Operational Skills
- Execute daily farm routines with discipline and safety
- Apply biosecurity and hygiene protocols correctly
- Manage feeding, watering, litter, and environment basics
- Support hatchery and chick handling routines (as assigned)
- Contribute to processing and product handling (as assigned)
Management & Reporting
- Maintain basic records: feed, mortality, production, inventory
- Use checklists and SOPs to improve consistency
- Understand KPIs and performance discussions
- Complete a capstone report on your learning and improvements
- Build a personal career plan or business launch roadmap
Rotation Structure
Experience multiple departments across the poultry value chain.
Rotation 1: Poultry Production
Core- Brooding, feeding, watering routines
- Environment control and litter management
- Daily checks and basic problem spotting
Rotation 2: Hatchery & Chick Care
Specialized- Egg handling and incubation basics
- Hatchery hygiene and workflows
- Chick quality and dispatch routines
Rotation 3: Feed Mill Operations
Cost Control- Ingredient receiving and storage
- Batching, mixing, bagging discipline
- Basic QC checks and record keeping
Rotation 4: Processing & Handling
Value Add- Hygiene and handling routines
- Basic processing flow and safety
- Packaging, cold chain basics (as applicable)
Rotation 5: Farm Store & Customer
Sales- Customer service and sales basics
- Inventory routines and pricing basics
- Product display and simple marketing
Rotation 6: Reporting & Capstone
Outcome- Maintain personal logbook and weekly reflections
- Capstone report and improvement proposal
- Presentation and evaluation
Fees, Dates & Certification
Clear costs and cohort schedule info.
Program Fee
ImmersionFull apprenticeship participation.
450,000 FCFA
- Rotations + supervision
- Tools/templates + evaluation
- Certificate upon completion
Application Fee
RequiredPaid online to validate your application.
10,000 FCFA
- Non-refundable
- Confirms seriousness
- Processing and screening
Cohort Dates
ScheduleIntake calendar coming soon.
Next intake: TBD
- Limited seats per cohort
- Screening interview may apply
- Accommodation policy: TBD
Note: Application fee is required to start the enrollment process. Full tuition due before cohort start.
Need a sponsored cohort for your organization?
We can design custom reporting, outcomes, and training schedules.Apprenticeship FAQs
Quick answers before you apply.
Is this program paid or unpaid work?
Our apprenticeships are training-focused with supervision and evaluation.
Do you provide accommodation?
We don’t currently offer accomodation.However, our team can help participants find nearby options.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. You receive an OTAFARMS Academy certificate upon successful completion.