This programme has been  designed with the view that  participants should possess  an adequate knowledge on all  functional areas of Ayurvedic  medicine manufacturing. The  course is drawn from professionals in the field of ayurveda.

Teaching will be mainly based on both theoretical and  practical aspects together with the production approach  in addition compared to the traditional methods. This Certificate course in herbal drug manufacturing is a  6-month programme with total credit weighting  amounting 20 credits. A credit is defined as the work load of 25 hours of lectures, tutorials, practical work, or  assignments.

Module Code	Module Name	Credit Value
CCHDM 01	Introduction to Herbal Drug Manufacturing	1
CCHDM 02	Basic Herbal Medicinal Preparations	2
CCHDM 03	Powder Preparations and Powder Pills	2
CCHDM 04	Medicated Oil ,Syrup, Confection and Traditional Medicinal Preparations	2
CCHDM 05	Introduction to Herbal Cosmetic Product Manufacturing	2
CCHDM 06	Wax, Butters, Essential Oil, Preservatives for Cosmetic Product Manufacturing	2
CCHDM 07	Herbal Face Cream , Packs, Body Lotion and Body Butters Manufacturing	2
CCHDM 08	Herbal Scrubs , Balms , Hair Oil Manufacturing	2
CCHDM 09	Herbal Soap, Shampoo Bars , Conditioners Manufacturing	2
CCHDM 10	Quality Assurance, Labeling, Packaging, Certification, Registration, Field Visit	3
	Total	20

Note: Please refer module descriptors for module learning outcomes, detailed subject content and teaching & assessment strategies.

The programme contents are delivered through lectures, classroom discussions, presentations, practical sessions, and group projects. The material for all modules taught during lessons. In most cases supporting materials, including notes, slides and sometimes videos, are made available to participants. Lecturers advise participants to do recom- mended reading which supplement the lecture material.

 

Methods of Evaluation

The method of evaluation is based on written examinations, assignments, and practical examinations. The evaluation for each module is given in the module evaluation criteria section.

Evaluation Test

The participants are evaluated based on examination at the end of the course both theoretically and practically. The participant’s performance shall be evaluated by means of a written test, being of duration of three hours. Each written test shall be based on topics covered during the lecture sessions.

Assignments

Assignment(s) will be given for certain modules. It may be contained with both practical and theory aspects

Grading Criteria

A candidates performance in each module will be graded according to the following grading scheme.

Range of Marks	Grade	Grade Point	Classification
85-100	A+	4.0	Distinction
70-84	A	4.0
65-69	A	3.7	Merit
60-64	B+	3.3
55-59	B	3.0	Pass
50-54	B-	2.7
45-49	C+	2.3
40-44	C	2.0
35-39	C-	1.7	N/A
30-34	D+	1.3
25-29	D	1.0
00-24	E	0.0

Participants who have received the aggregate average 40 or above are considered as pass and will be awarded a certificate, if the mark is above 60 will be awarded a merit certificate and if the mark is above 70 for each module will be awarded a distinction.

Academic Integrity

All exams and assessments (except where team effort is required and as such specified) are to be individual work with no discussion or collaboration with others permitted. In-class assignments may be either individual or group work as directed by the lecturer. Students are expected to adhere to the code of conduct as outlined in the NDH lifestyle campus. Any incidents of academic misconduct such as cheating, plagiarism, copying others’ work, or other inappropriate assistance on examinations will be treated with zero tolerance and will result in a grade of "F" for the course. Breaches of academic integrity may also result in other action being taken by the Institute.