Telford Certificate in Farming (Dairy) (Level 3)

The graduates of this programme will be able to describe: the relevant aspects of health and safety requirements of a dairy farm; dairy animal husbandry; milking procedures, milk quality and dairy shed upkeep; cattle handling and health; pastures and weed control; fencing and water reticulation; tractors; motorcycles and quad bikes; and manage self to work safely and effectively as a dairy farm assistant and assist with a range of seasonal tasks related to: milking cows; cattle handling, moving, and addressing a limited range of health issues; mating and calving; controlling weeds; managing livestock grazing and feeding. They will also be able to install fencing wire, connect up and perform repairs and maintenance on on-farm water supply system and check, carryout routine maintenance, operate and store safely basic wheel tractors without and with PTO-driven implement, motocycles and quad bikes and comply with health and safety requirements. On successful completion of this programme, a graduate of this program will be employable as a dairy farm assistant. All graduates will have the opportunity to progress their career in dairy industry through further study.

Expected that that there is a minimum of one year experience in the dairy industry, and possible completion of National Certificate in Agriculture (Introductory Skills) (Level 2).

Lincoln University is one of the eight government universities in New Zealand. Established in 1878, it is governed by the Lincoln University Council.

Based in Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand, Lincoln offers a unique experience, a perfect balance of student and academic life and a host of recreation activities around the region.

The institution is rated the 15th best small university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It is home to a diverse group of nearly 4,500 students who come from more than 80 different countries around the world.

Lincoln graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other New Zealand universities and the number of students graduating from Lincoln is higher than the national average.

Students can choose from a wide range of specialist courses from three faculties and one division – the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce; the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design; and the University Studies and English Language Division.

Lincoln has dedicated itself towards undertaking meaningful research that makes a globally positive impact. Its sustainable approach and commitment towards handling climate change issues have attracted many postgraduate students studying at the institution.

The university also engages in other land-based research and hosts a range of research centres, including food research and innovation, land, environment and people, wildlife management and conservation, and soil and environmental research.

The university shares ties with leading organisations as well as research centres, which help students gain additional skills and knowledge through practical learning experiences.

The Lincoln University Students' Association (LUSA) is an active student body that governs a variety of clubs and organisations on campus.