New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
If you're interested in a farming career, this is the place to start. Learn hands-on skills in this practical course.
Toi Ohomai has been training graduates for over 15 years and partners with Primary ITO, Dairy NZ and local farmers in the region with proven results.
You'll experience first-hand the satisfaction of a productive day with regular work placements on the farm. You'll learn to find and repair fencing faults, maintain chainsaws that require love, gain an understanding of correct animal welfare standards and how to convert grass into meat, milk and fibre. After all, our farmers are world leaders.
These skills are an integral part of all rural or primary sector businesses. Become well-equipped with the skills you need for the job of your choice.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3) New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) (Level 3)
*Note: You'll be enrolled on this course and the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) (Level 3).
Entry requirements
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
Information Session
You’ll be invited to an information meeting. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course content and to make sure you're on the most appropriate course for your career aspirations and current level of experience.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
For courses at levels 1-3, domestic and international students will be required to:
Provide evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.
Other Considerations
Due to health and safety factors, there may be limits on the numbers of students that can be accepted on the course.
English language requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest tertiary provider in the Bay of Plenty and the third largest institute of technology in New Zealand. We are home to more than 14,000 students, more than 1,000 staff, and we offer more than 150 study options ranging from certificate to post-graduate level.