FREE | Growing Future Farmers (Level 2-3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
Become a farmer of the future
The Growing Future Farmers (GFF) programme is your farming career pathway with specialised practical workplace training and development, pastoral care support, NZQA qualifications and everything you need to be a farmer of the future.
The programme is supported by GFF farms and farm trainers throughout NZ, teaching Essential Farm Skills.
Your future career and study opportunities
On successful completion of this qualification you will have entry level Essential Farm Skills which will allow you to pursue employment on sheep and beef property throughout New Zealand.
You can continue your study pathway and accelerate your career by continuing study in Advanced Farm Skills and Business Management.
Outline
A two year programme with zero fees (46 weeks each year starting mid-January and ending mid-December), access to subsidised gear, equipment and clothing, living allowance bursary and even your own pups provided.
While enrolled as a Growing Future Farmers learner you will be studying with EIT | Te Pūkenga towards completing the following qualifications:
- NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2)
- NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (with optional strands in Specialist Equipment and Infrastructure) (Level 3)
- NZ Certificate in Agriculture (with strands in Dairy Farming and Meat and/or Fibre) (Level 3)
Entry requirements
Selection criteria for applicants includes:
- Empathy for animals
- Attitude and willingness to learn
- Self sufficiency
- Level of numeracy and literacy
- Restricted Drivers Licence
- Reference from school and character reference
To find out more and apply online go to growingfuturefarmers.co.nz
Academic learning services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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About the provider
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.