New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills with optional strands (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
About the programme
You study full time with lots of practical experience on Tai Poutini Polytechnic's own Reefton farm. You will learn about tractors, quad bikes, and LUVs as well as farm machinery and turn your hand to fencing. Health and Safety is hugely important in farming operations and you gain experience in assessing hazards and will have logged hours using farm vehicles.
Core elements
As a graduate of this programme you will be able to:
- Identify risks that can affect personal wellbeing and describe and apply wellbeing management strategies for operational activities
- Identify and discuss factors that can contribute to primary industry workplace risk
- Describe primary industry workplace strategies to eliminate or minimise risks
- Explain compliance requirements and environmental implications for safe and effective operation of specific primary industry vehicles
- Explain the purpose, functions, components, maintenance, and environmental implications for operating specific primary industry vehicles
- Safely operate specific primary industry vehicles
- Explain the purpose, functions, components, maintenance and environmental implications of specific primary industry machinery
- Safely operate small, powered machinery and equipment for specific primary industry purposes
If you complete the specialist equipment (optional strand) you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, functions, components and maintenance requirements of specific primary industry specialist equipment
- Safely operate specialist equipment for specific primary industry operations
If you complete the infrastructure (optional strand) you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, functions and components for safe and effective activities and maintenance of specific primary industry infrastructure
- Safely maintain primary industry infrastructure for a specific operation
Further study options
This qualification may build on the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) and may lead to study in one or more level three qualifications in a specific primary industry context.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this programme will be able to be employed in a range of farming situations, including as a;
- General Hand
- Junior Shepherd
- Farm Assistant
- Harvester
- Assistant Beekeeper
- Stable Assistant
- Nursery worker or in other similar roles in primary industry workplaces.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have NCEA level 1 in English or equivalent
- Have a drivers licence – minimum of restricted Class 1 (car) licence
- Have suitable physical capability to complete manual tasks
- Have evidence of appropriate language competency if English is not the applicant's first language of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) with no band below 5.0
- Be willing to carry out industry experience on farm or be employed in the primary industry
- Have their application reviewed by TPP staff
Special notes
- Applications outside the above requirements may be considered by the department Manager of Teaching and Learning
About the provider
Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP), based on New Zealand’s spectacular West Coast and with campuses in Wanaka, Christchurch and Auckland, offers students exciting opportunities to get a head start in their career or take the next step on their learning journey.
TPP offers popular study options that meet local employment needs and are tailored to help people get into real jobs in the community or get ahead in their chosen career. With two West Coast campuses, in addition to other New Zealand locations, TPP makes the most of the opportunities on its doorstep.
The institute’s popular Outdoor Education programmes teach technical, leadership and teamwork skills on West Coast rivers and mountains along with a Ski Patrol programme based in Wanaka that makes the most of the South Island’s world-famous ski fields. A base on the West Coast also allows Jade and Hard Stone Carving students to get right to the cultural and historic source of their material. Likewise, Civil Plant students prepare for jobs in the roading, forestry and mining industries on purpose-built work sites in Greymouth and Auckland, while agriculture students have the use of the TPP Reefton farm.
These are just some of TPP’s many popular full-time, part-time or short programmes, which include business, trainee chef, tourism and hospitality, carpentry, automotive and engineering. All programmes are focused on industry expectations and tutors enjoy strong relationships with local businesses so learning is relevant and useful to the market. The institute’s aim is to get students into real jobs in the community and help create better futures for everyone.
West Coast students also have the option of living in TPP’s own student accommodation facilities. A home away from home while you’re studying. Tai Poutini Village offers 58 individual rooms and shared facilities for students. Village staff provide you with a living environment which encourages and supports the educational mission of the Polytechnic, supporting students in their chosen programme of study, and helping them to develop personally, socially and culturally.
Our reputation for the quality of graduates is outstanding.