Career Path
Objective:
To promote the advancement and facilitate the acquisition of that knowledge which constitute the professional qualification of the Planter.
ISP recognises the need to train the general staff of the plantation industry. The two programmes specially developed to cater all those needs is :-
- Certificate in Plantation Management (CPM) – a steppingstone for those in the general staff category
Certificate In Plantation Management (CPM)
Admission Requirements:
** SPM/STPM or With working experience of at least 6 months and above in the plantation or agricultural industry.
Programme Overview
- The course conducted on weekends with classroom hours totalling 140 hours covering 10 modules.
- The programme spread over a period of 5 to 6 months.
- Programme methodology – lectures/discussions, case studies, workshops, assignments and examinations.
- The participants who have completed the programme could proceed to take up our LISP examinations by applying for studentship.
Educational Programmes conducted by The Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP)
Professional Diplomas of The ISP
LISP and AISP Examinations
These examinations are mainly catered for Members of ISP who work in the plantation industry as Executives and above.
Certificate in Plantation Management (CPM)
An avenue has been created for candidates who pass the CPM examination to further their qualifications. Holders of CPM certificates can qualify for ‘Studentship’ under the TES of ISP. Once a candidate has been admitted to the ‘Studentship’ he/she to appear will qualify to appear for the LISP examinations.
To obtain a ‘Studentship’, candidates should contact the nearest ISP Branch Chairman, or the Headqurters for the ncessary application forms and information on procedures to apply for ‘Studentship’.
The TES committee of the ISP will continue to co-ordinate and manage the awards of the LISP and AISP Diplomas for members
Professional Diploma of Licentiate of The Incorporated Society of Planters (LISP)
- Only for ISP members
- Minimum 1 year experience in the plantation industry
- Curriculum comprises of 2 modules with 17 subjects
- Examinations conducted in March and October
- Methodology – self study and examinations
- A Professional Diploma of LICENTIATE of the Incorporated Society of Planters which entitles the holder to use the designatory letters LISP
Advanced Professional Diploma of Associate of The Incorporated Society of Planters (AISP)
- Upon completion of LISP, candidates are eligible to take for AISP
- Curriculum comprises of 2 modules
- Examinations conducted in March and October
- Methodology – self study and examinations
- Upon completion of Modules III & IV, candidates have to submit Project Paper
- An advanced professional Diploma of Associate of the Incorporated Society of Planters which entitles the holder to use the designatory letters AISP
Master Of Science in Plantation Management (MSc.)
Admission Requirements:
** A Bachelor or its equivalent from any recognized institutions;
- AISP and work experience in plantation
- Application through APEL.A: https://www2.mqa.gov.my/apel_a/