New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Learn about the factors influencing organic production, the biotic interactions which occur in organic production ecosystems, soil and ground preparation for organic production, and how to control for weeds, animal pest, and disease in an organic production activity.
The aims of the qualification are as follows:
- To gain skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to working or further training in the organic primary production sector
- To provide a base for learners to progress to more advanced studies in organic primary production
- To provide a programme of study that will enhance your knowledge base of organic production growing systems and environments for those working, or intending to work in the sector
All papers are compulsory
| ENVI3201 | Organic Production Credits: 10 | Aim | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes to apply organic principles, certification and organic compliance requirements. |
| LO1 | Describe the principles of organic production. | ||
| LO2 | Describe organic certification available in Aotearoa, New Zealand | ||
| LO3 | Apply inputs for a crop in an integrated organic production system. | ||
| ENVI3202 | Organic System Health Credits: 15 | Aim | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes to carry out system health activities. |
| LO1 | Describe management techniques for common pests, diseases, disorders and weeds found in an organic production system. | ||
| LO2 | Apply integrated pest management techniques to an organic production system. | ||
| ENVI3203 | Soils and Composting Credits: 15 | Aim | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes to understand basic soil properties and apply processes for soil health in an organic system. |
| LO1 | Describe soil properties and processes relevant to organic production. | ||
| LO2 | Describe soil management techniques in organic production. | ||
| LO3 | Apply soil amendments to support soil health in organic production. | ||
| ENVI3204 | Biodiversity in Organic Production Credits: 10 | Aim | The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes to understand and carry out biodiversity improvement practices. |
| LO1 | Describe the methods and benefits of improving biodiversity in an organic production system. | ||
| LO2 | Support and enhance biodiversity in an organic production site. |
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have a specialised faculty in rural education at Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.