Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Production Management
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Ideal for Farm Managers, or people with several years experience, when learners finish this programme, they'll be armed with deep, detailed knowledge on all aspects of production management. Learners will be able to make sound decisions to maximise production and financial returns, analyse production systems against industry benchmarks, have the knowledge to recommend improvement strategies for specific production systems, and develop, implement and monitor plans for feeding, breeding and animal health. This programme takes 12 months to complete, and we recommend that learners hold the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) Breeding Livestock.

Entry requirements

There are a number of prerequisites. Please see below.

About the provider

Primary ITO aims to help New Zealand’s primary sector flourish by growing people’s skills. We lead work-based education and training across the many industries in the primary sector.

We firmly believe that on-the-job training is the future of learning

That can be supported by online and in-person learning where those are the best options. People earn while they learn, and businesses get value from their staff from day one. Better skills enable people to be more productive and lead more fulfilling and rewarding work lives. 

We support people throughout the country

In 2023, we had around 14,000 learners at around 4500 different workplaces around the country. At Primary ITO, we pride ourselves on being up driveways, at the end of dirt roads, on the factory floor, online or in the classroom. Whatever it takes to support our learners.

We support learners from start to finish

We support learners all the way from introductory programmes and our schools-based Trades Academy, through to apprenticeships and management diplomas.

We design training and assessment for the workplace, so employees can learn on the job while gaining real-world industry experience. 

Our team of experts do several things

  • They help businesses and their staff choose the right programme to equip learners with the right skills, knowledge and experience.
  • They support learners and external training providers as learners complete their qualifications.
  • They help assess learners and ensure they complete all the required training.

Interested in finding out more or, ready to enquire? Please visit: www.primaryito.ac.nz, email: [email protected] or, call us on: 0800 208020.

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