Occupational Qualification Benchmark
This programme is benchmarked against Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI) Level 6, equivalent to ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) Level 6, preparing graduates for managerial and advanced specialist roles.
Curriculum Credit Structure
- 1. General Education Courses (GELOs 1-6) 18 Credits
- 2. Professional Specialized Courses (Core & Specialization) 24 Credits
- 3. Dual Bilateral Work-Integrated Learning (WiL 1 & 2) 24 Credits
- 4. Free Electives 6 Credits
- Total Minimum Required Credits 72 Credits
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Formulated according to AUN-QA Criterion 1 and MHESI Higher Education Standard Qualifications (KSECR)
Explain advanced animal science principles, livestock physiology, genetics, and tropical ruminant nutrition.
Manage commercial dairy and beef production operations compliant with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP Livestock).
Perform livestock reproductive biotechnologies including artificial insemination (AI), semen evaluation, and embryo transfer (ET).
Formulate balanced Total Mixed Rations (TMR), produce silage forage, and optimize feeding systems for tropical dairy herds.
Implement proactive herd health biosecurity, disease containment protocols, and sustainable farm sanitation standards.
Oversee raw milk quality assurance, hygienic dairy processing lines, and dairy cold chain preservation for food safety.
Manage agribusiness finances, farm production cost accounting, and sustainable livestock marketing under BCG model.
Uphold professional agricultural ethics, farm animal welfare guidelines, food safety, and environmental stewardship.
Synthesize hands-on dual bilateral competencies (WiL 100%) to design and execute industry-driven livestock innovation capstones.
4-Semester Bilateral Dual Study Plan
Full-time dual scheme: Year 1 In-College foundations; Year 2 100% Work-Integrated Learning (WiL) with enterprise partners
Semester 1 (Year 1 - In-College Foundations)
18 Credits| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-P-S) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30000-1101 | Thai Communication Skills for Workplace | 3 (3-0-3) | ศึกษาทั่วไป |
| 30000-1201 | English for Professional Workplace | 3 (2-2-4) | ศึกษาทั่วไป |
| 30000-1301 | Science and Applied Innovation for Life | 3 (2-2-4) | ศึกษาทั่วไป |
| 30502-2001 | Livestock Anatomy and Physiology | 3 (2-2-4) | วิชาชีพพื้นฐาน |
| 30502-2002 | Tropical Dairy Production & Management | 3 (2-2-4) | วิชาชีพเฉพาะ |
| 30502-2101 | Ruminant Nutrition & TMR Formulation | 3 (2-2-4) | วิชาชีพเฉพาะ |
Semester 2 (Year 1 - In-College Advanced)
18 Credits| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-P-S) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30000-1401 | Digital Technology for Precision Agriculture | 3 (2-2-4) | ศึกษาทั่วไป |
| 30000-1501 | Agricultural Ethics and Legal Regulations | 3 (3-0-3) | ศึกษาทั่วไป |
| 30502-2102 | Artificial Insemination & Embryo Transfer | 4 (2-4-6) | วิชาชีพเฉพาะ |
| 30502-2103 | Farm Sanitation and Biosecurity Protocols | 3 (2-2-4) | วิชาชีพเฉพาะ |
| 30502-2104 | Raw Milk Quality Control & Dairy Processing | 2 (1-2-3) | วิชาชีพเฉพาะ |
| 30502-2105 | Livestock Innovation Capstone Preparation | 3 (2-2-4) | วิชาชีพเฉพาะ |
Semester 3 (Year 2 - Dual WiL 100%)
18 Credits| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-P-S) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30502-5101 | Dairy Herd Work-Integrated Learning I | 12 (0-36-0) | ฝึกอาชีพ WiL |
| 30502-5102 | Livestock Industry Seminar I | 3 (1-4-4) | วิชาชีพเฉพาะ |
| 30502-6101 | Commercial Beef Cattle Finishing Systems | 3 (2-2-4) | วิชาชีพเลือก |
Semester 4 (Year 2 - WiL & Capstone Innovation)
18 Credits| Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-P-S) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30502-5201 | Dairy Herd Work-Integrated Learning II | 12 (0-36-0) | ฝึกอาชีพ WiL |
| 30502-8001 | Livestock Innovation Capstone Project | 6 (0-12-6) | โครงงานนวัตกรรม |
Constructive Curriculum Mapping Matrix
Demonstrating constructive alignment between curriculum courses and PLO achievements (AUN-QA Criteria 2 & 3)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | P8 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30000-1101 | ทักษะภาษาไทยเชิงวิชาชีพ | 3 | ○ | - | - | - | - | - | - | ● | ○ |
| 30000-1201 | ภาษาอังกฤษเพื่อการสื่อสารในการทำงาน | 3 | ○ | - | - | - | - | - | ○ | ● | ○ |
| 30000-1301 | วิทยาศาสตร์และนวัตกรรมเพื่อชีวิต | 3 | ● | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ● |
| 30502-2001 | สรีรวิทยาและกายวิภาคสัตว์เศรษฐกิจ | 3 | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30502-2002 | การผลิตและจัดการโคนมเขตร้อน | 3 | ● | ● | ○ | ● | ○ | ○ | ● | ○ | - |
| 30502-2101 | โภชนาการสัตว์เคี้ยวเอื้องและการจัดการ TMR | 3 | ● | ● | - | ● | - | - | ○ | - | ○ |
| 30000-1401 | เทคโนโลยีดิจิทัลเพื่อเกษตรแม่นยำ | 3 | - | ○ | - | - | - | - | ● | - | ● |
| 30000-1501 | กฎหมายและจริยธรรมวิชาชีพการเกษตร | 3 | - | - | - | - | ○ | - | ○ | ● | - |
| 30502-2102 | เทคโนโลยีการผสมเทียมและการย้ายฝากตัวอ่อน | 4 | ● | ● | ● | - | ○ | - | - | ○ | ○ |
| 30502-2103 | การสุขาภิบาลฟาร์มและความปลอดภัยทางชีวภาพ | 3 | ○ | ● | - | - | ● | ● | - | ● | - |
| 30502-2104 | การควบคุมคุณภาพน้ำนมดิบและเทคโนโลยีการแปรรูป | 2 | ○ | ● | - | - | ○ | ● | ● | ● | ○ |
| 30502-2105 | ระเบียบวิธีวิจัยและเตรียมโครงงานนวัตกรรมปศุสัตว์ | 3 | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | - | - | ○ | - | ● |
| 30502-5101 | การฝึกปฏิบัติงานวิชาชีพทวิภาคี 1 (WiL 1) | 12 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 30502-5102 | สัมมนาวิชาชีพการผลิตสัตว์ 1 | 3 | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ● | ● | ● |
| 30502-6101 | การผลิตโคเนื้อขุนเชิงพาณิชย์ | 3 | ● | ● | ○ | ● | ○ | - | ● | ○ | - |
| 30502-5201 | การฝึกปฏิบัติงานวิชาชีพทวิภาคี 2 (WiL 2) | 12 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 30502-8001 | โครงงานวิจัยและนวัตกรรมปศุสัตว์บัณฑิต | 6 | ○ | ● | ○ | ● | ○ | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Curriculum Academic Staff Profile (AUN-QA Criterion 6)
All 5 curriculum committee members meet national MHESI standard qualifications with accredited Master and Doctoral degrees
Mr. Phuriphong Chitmano
Programme Chair / Senior Specialist Lecturer- M.Sc. (Animal Production), Maejo University (2006)
- B.Agric. (Animal Science), Maejo Institute of Agric. Tech. (1988)
Mr. Boonlert Deeden
Curriculum Committee Member / Senior Specialist- M.Sc. (Animal Husbandry), Kasetsart University (1996)
- B.Agric. (Animal Science), Maejo Institute of Agric. Tech. (1986)
Mr. Manoon Chamnanketkorn
Curriculum Committee Member / Senior Specialist- M.Sc. (Agricultural Management), Silpakorn University (2014)
- B.Sc. (Animal Husbandry), Chiang Mai University (1985)
Dr. Kanok-on Nonsiri (D.V.M.)
Curriculum Committee Member / Veterinarian- D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), Chulalongkorn University (2011)
Mr. Nawanon Chantaprasan
Curriculum Committee Member- B.Sc. (Agriculture - Animal Science), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open Univ. (2007)
Continuous Quality Improvement & Closing the Loop
Concrete evidence of curriculum revision based on employer surveys and alumni feedback for B.E. 2567 revision
CQI Case Study: Heat Stress Mitigation & TMR Silage Technology at Phetchaburi
Cha-am Huai Sai Dairy Cooperative and commercial dairy farmers highlighted that heat stress dropped seasonal milk yields by 15-20%, emphasizing urgent demand for personnel trained in computer-aided TMR balancing and early ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis.
Revised 2024 Curriculum introduced Course 30502-2101 (TMR Formulation), deployed automated IoT misting cooling at demonstration barns, and established 100% Year-2 WiL internships with Cha-am Huai Sai Dairy Cooperative.