New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Pastoral Livestock Production)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the pastoral farming sector with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to assist in managing the factors which influence the quantity and quality of pastoral livestock production.

Learners will benefit by having a qualification within a training pathway that recognises progression through the industry, as well as increased skills and knowledge acquisition to enable improved job performance.

The pastoral livestock industry will benefit by having people who can apply knowledge of pastoral livestock production to the practical application of production plans and have gained the foundation knowledge to pathway into production management roles.

This qualification is targeted at people with some experience in the pastoral farming sector who want to develop their skills and knowledge in the operation of pastoral farming production systems.

Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision.

The National Trade Academy provides New Zealand and international students with training and education that leads to New Zealand qualifications in a range of land based industries including; Agriculture, Equine, Horticulture and Animal Care.

At our specialist Agriculture & Equine Training Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, we cater for New Zealand students, international students and school students.

We also offer international students English language courses at our NTA English Academy in Central Christchurch which can include unique New Zealand experiences, such as General English from Beginner to Upper Intermediate, English plus Horse Riding and English plus Agriculture.