New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills

The purpose of this qualification is to enable the recognition of the entry level skills and knowledge required by the primary industry sector, and to provide a training pathway for entry into careers in the primary sector.

This qualification is targeted at new or potential entrants into the primary sector including seasonal workers, career changers and those not yet engaged in education, employment or training.

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.

Learners will benefit by gaining recognition of their skills and entry into a training pathway leading to a range of careers in the primary sector.

Graduates will be capable of working under supervision.

Established in 1984, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa will provide holistic education opportunities of the highest quality for Māori, peoples of Aotearoa and the world.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary education providers. We offer a comprehensive range of certificate to degree level qualifications to New Zealanders of all ages and walks of life.

Operating from over 80 locations throughout the country, we provide a unique learning environment. We aim to overcome barriers to learning, and to meet the needs of all within the communities we serve.

Guided by Māori principles and values, we take great pride in this nurturing and inclusive learning environment, as well as the depth and diversity of our courses in small business, computing, social work, teaching, Māori performing arts and te reo Māori.