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Contact
Telicia Hunter
Director, Life Sciences
Collins (Building 2), room 125
919-536-7269
biotechce@durhamtech.edu
Bio-Agricultural Program Readiness Opportunity (Continuing Education)
Short Term
This is a high-demand field with the Triangle area hosting more than 174 companies in the agricultural and plant sciences.
The program provides a mix of classroom, outdoor and hands-on instruction. Students will get real life experience.
The BioAg PRO program includes the following courses:
- GMP and SOP
- BioAg Technology
- BioAg Work-Based Learning
View the informational video to learn more about the program, careers, and salaries.
- Prerequisites
BioAg Technology - Must be 18 years of age or older; and show proof of a high school diploma or high school equivalency or provide a copy of a transcript of any completed Associate’s degree or higher.
A BioAg Work-Based Learning - Successful completion of BTC-3600B GMP and SOP and AGR-3002B BioAg Technology
Email prerequisites documents to biotechce@durhamtech.edu
- Textbooks
Textbooks are included in the course fee and will be provided online or distributed the first day of class.
- Registration
Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration (see above).
- Complete the BioAg PRO Information Request form
- Complete a Continuing Education Registration form. Please include your payment information OR apply for the BioAg Scholarship (see financial assistance below). Deadline for registration and payments is 48 hours prior to the class start date. After that time, they will no longer be accepted. You will need to submit a payment to be seated in the class.Once you receive the requested financial assistance, your payment will be refunded back to you.
If paying online: email the registration form to biotechce@durhamtech.edu.
Payments made by check or money order: Mailed the registration form to:
Durham Technical Community College
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27701
ATTN: Business Office
- Financial Assistance
The BioAg scholarship will cover full tuition for the program.
The BioAg Work-Based Learning course is a 160-hour internship that pays $13 per hour ($2,080 total).
Complete the Application form. Email biotechce@durhamtech.edu if you have questions.
- Additional Assistance
- Accessibility Services: Students with disabilities are encouraged to learn more about available services. Accommodation plans can take 2 weeks to review so please contact Accessibility Services immediately following course registration.
- Computer and Internet Assistance: View information about discounted computers and internet or how to request a loaner laptop.
- Accessibility Services: Students with disabilities are encouraged to learn more about available services. Accommodation plans can take 2 weeks to review so please contact Accessibility Services immediately following course registration.
- NC Pesticide Licensing Exam
Upon completion of the program, students will qualify to take the NC Pesticide Licensing exam. The exam fee and manual is $247.
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$520
Contact Hours
352
Location
Online/Main Campus
Estimated Completion Time
4-6 months
BTC-3600B GMP and SOP
This 24-hour GMP and SOP course provides a broad overview of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and standard operating procedures (SOP). This course covers six modules: orientation/refresher, deliberate documentation, conducting investigations, QC laboratory operations, SOP in a regulated environment, and effective SOP writing.
AGR-3002B BioAg Technology
BioAg Technology is a 148-hour set of modular courses designed to prepare students with the training necessary to obtain employment in the ag-tech or biotech industries. Topics include plant biology, soils and growing media, controlled environmental agriculture (CEA), pest control and work-based learning experiences. Upon completion, students will be eligible for entry-level employment in any plant science-related industry. Prerequisites:1) Must be 18 years of age or older, 2) Show proof of a high school diploma or high school equivalency OR provide a copy of a transcript of any completed Associate degree or higher (unofficial transcripts OK) 3) BioWork certificate. Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Please email biotechce@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
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WBL-3100A Bioag Work-Based Learning
This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student's program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Prerequisites: 1) BioAg Technology certificate and the 2) GMP and SOP certificate. Please email biotechce@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
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