Farming Skills
Course details
About the course
This programme is a draft outline and is subject to change and approval
TPP is seeking stakeholder input on this potential new offering. For more information or to register your interest contact TPP on 0800 800 411
The aim of this programme is to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for employment in the agriculture sector.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course the students will be able to:
- Safely operate farm vehicles and equipment, range: LUV, tractor, quad bike
- Assist with stock movement and health management, range: stock movement, calving, mating
- Maintain own safety in a farming environment
- Set up, shift and operate electric fencing
Indicative Content
- Safe operation of a quad bike in a rural environment
- Safe operation of a tractor in a rural environment
- Safe operation of an LUV in a rural environment
- Livestock behaviour and welfare
- Springing cows and calving
- Animal mating and pregnancy
- Electric fencing
- Maintain personal safety in a farming environment
Non Assessed Courses
- Safe Operation of Farm Equipment and Machinery
People completing this course will have been taught to:- Describe the safe operation of a quad bike
- Safely operate a quad bike on flat terrain under supervision
- Describe the safe operation of a tractor
- Safely operate a tractor on flat terrain under supervision
- Describe the safe operation of a Light Utility Vehicle
- Safely operate a Light Utility Vehicle on flat terrain under supervision
- Livestock Behaviour and Welfare
People completing this course will have been taught to:- Recognise animal welfare and health issues
- Recognise animal behaviour and apply appropriate strategies as a farm assistant to maintain animal welfare and personal safety
- Apply strategies and actions to maintain personal safety when working with or around animals
- Springing and Calving Cows
People completing this course will have been taught to:- Apply knowledge of calving cows in a farming environment to maintain animal health and welfare
- Apply strategies and actions to maintain personal safety when working with calving cows
- Animal Mating and Pregnancy
People completing this course will been taught to:- Describe cattle reproductive organs, cycles and processes
- Apply strategies and actions to maintain personal safety when working with breeding stock
- Electric fencing
People completing this module will have been instructed on:- The safe setup, maintenance, checking and moving of electric fencing
PRE-REQUISITES
NZ Restricted driver’s license
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Physically and mentally fit and able to reasonably work in a farming environment. Evidenced by: Personal declaration
About the provider
Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP), based on New Zealand’s spectacular West Coast and with campuses in Wanaka, Christchurch and Auckland, offers students exciting opportunities to get a head start in their career or take the next step on their learning journey.
TPP offers popular study options that meet local employment needs and are tailored to help people get into real jobs in the community or get ahead in their chosen career. With two West Coast campuses, in addition to other New Zealand locations, TPP makes the most of the opportunities on its doorstep.
The institute’s popular Outdoor Education programmes teach technical, leadership and teamwork skills on West Coast rivers and mountains along with a Ski Patrol programme based in Wanaka that makes the most of the South Island’s world-famous ski fields. A base on the West Coast also allows Jade and Hard Stone Carving students to get right to the cultural and historic source of their material. Likewise, Civil Plant students prepare for jobs in the roading, forestry and mining industries on purpose-built work sites in Greymouth and Auckland, while agriculture students have the use of the TPP Reefton farm.
These are just some of TPP’s many popular full-time, part-time or short programmes, which include business, trainee chef, tourism and hospitality, carpentry, automotive and engineering. All programmes are focused on industry expectations and tutors enjoy strong relationships with local businesses so learning is relevant and useful to the market. The institute’s aim is to get students into real jobs in the community and help create better futures for everyone.
West Coast students also have the option of living in TPP’s own student accommodation facilities. A home away from home while you’re studying. Tai Poutini Village offers 58 individual rooms and shared facilities for students. Village staff provide you with a living environment which encourages and supports the educational mission of the Polytechnic, supporting students in their chosen programme of study, and helping them to develop personally, socially and culturally.
Our reputation for the quality of graduates is outstanding.