New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) - Agriculture
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
Overview
*Subject to NZQA approval.
This course is perfect if you're new to the primary sector, or wanting to get a range of work-ready skills.
Get a taste of agriculture in three major growth areas:
- Beekeeping (Apiculture)
- Fencing
- Pest Control
What you will learn
This programme focuses on general skills needed to work in primary industry. You will study a range of hands-on activities in each area including:
- Basic hive maintenance
- Installing fence posts
- Basic tractor skills
- Setting pest traps
- Practical beekeeping
- How to tie and strain wire
- Basic quad bike skills
- Safely laying pesticides
- Using a GPS and map
- Install and swing a gate
- Recognising pest signs
Students will also have the opportunity to gain practical workplace experience.
About the provider
NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.
As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.
NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia.
We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.