A report on skills and qualifications attained during industrial training at Kotomor sub county, Agago district local goverment located in northern Uganda.

Abstract

This report contains and describes the activities implemented, skills and qualifications gained, challenges faced during the industrial training, conclusion of the report and recommendations derived from the challenges faced at Kotomor sub county, Agago District Local Government The objective of this industrial training is to make students benefit from the skills and knowledge gained from the fields, apply the knowledge they get from the classroom in the field and build confidence in the students. During internship I was attached to the department of animal production This was followed by orientation where I was first introduced to the Animal Husbandry officer and later I implemented the activities such as; vaccination of cattle against black leg , Meat inspection, Training of farmers on animal management, animal treatment, vaccination of poultry, Animal trade permits, Sensitization of farmers, Animal management practices These activities have made me to gain a lot of skills and knowledge like; Deworming of goats and cattle, skills in Castration, skills in general management of animals, communication skills and confidence in training farmers on animal and crop management During internship, I also faced challenges like; lack of veterinary drugs and equipment at the sub-County, limited transport means for field work in the production department and poor turn up of the farmers to the training. In conclusion all the activities were implemented and industrial training was carried out successfully. I was able to gain a lot from it. I was in position of getting practical skills and knowledge in line with my career and relating with people in the field. The technical advice that I provided addressed farmers' problem and needs. Much as all were successfully done, there were also some little challenges which hindered the smooth running of the activities making me recommend that proper mobilization of farmers, improve for the training to solve problems of poor turn up during such activities, government should also increase on the number of motorcycles to solve transport problems and more equipment and veterinary drugs to be availed for effective services delivery. This can also help student to apply the knowledge they get from the classroom in the field and build their own confidence. In conclusion all the activities were implemented and industrial training was carried out successfully.