New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
You will learn how to:
- Carry out practical tasks associated with an entry level role in a primary industry context
- Use safe work practices in a primary industry context
Graduates of the Self-Management and Employability Skills strand will also be able to:
- Demonstrate self-management and employability skills in a primary industry context
Programme Specific Information
This programme is open entry.
This qualification will allow primary industry workplaces to: recognise the skill development of casual, seasonal, and/or entry level employees, and identify graduates who can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge to contribute safely and effectively in the workplace. Graduates will be capable of working under supervision.
Education Pathway
This qualification is an entry pathway for learners who are seeking employment, or are newly employed, in the primary industries.
This qualification may also lead on to a range of primary sector qualifications at Level 3 including: agriculture, apiculture, equine & racing, horticulture & viticulture, pest control, rural servicing, seafood industry.
Employment/Cultural/Community Pathway
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to obtain entry level roles in the primary sector, for example: farm assistant, turf labourer, orchard worker, harvester, vineyard hand, assistant beekeeper, stable assistant, stud farm hand, store assistant, fish filleter, deckhand, mussel opener.
Entry requirements
This programme is open entry. This qualification will allow primary industry workplaces to: recognise the skill development of casual, seasonal, and/or entry level employees, and identify graduates who can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge to contribute safely and effectively in the workplace. Graduates will be capable of working under supervision. Education Pathway This qualification is an entry pathway for learners who are seeking employment, or are newly employed, in the primary industries. This qualification may also lead on to a range of primary sector qualifications at Level 3 including: agriculture, apiculture, equine & racing, horticulture & viticulture, pest control, rural servicing, seafood industry. Employment/Cultural/Community Pathway Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to obtain entry level roles in the primary sector, for example: farm assistant, turf labourer, orchard worker, harvester, vineyard hand, assistant beekeeper, stable assistant, stud farm hand, store assistant, fish filleter, deckhand, mussel opener. Apply now Enquire now
About the provider
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in foundation programmes.