New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Vehicles, Machinery and Infrastructure) (Level 3)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide rural workplaces with individuals who have the ability to safely carry out a range of activities for the efficient operation of a rural workplace, including the use and maintenance of workplace vehicles, machinery, and infrastructure.
Rural workplaces will benefit by having skilled staff who will be able to maintain and improve production through safe and efficient workplace practices.
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.
This qualification is for learners from a wide range of rural workplaces, who want to further develop their skills and abilities across a range of non-specialised competencies, in order to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of a rural workplace.
Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision.

Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level. 

Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.

All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.

Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.

It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.