FREE | NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Agriculture / Horticulture) (Level 2)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
Start your primary industry career
The NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Agriculture / Horticulture) provides entry level skills for those beginning a career in the primary industries.
This is a practical programme with most learning happening outside the classroom at local community gardens, marae, orchards and on the farm. You must be prepared to get your hands dirty and be able to complete physical work.
Outline
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. It 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.
Depending on what cohort you enrol in you could learn any of the following subject areas at an introductory level:
- Horticulture
- Fruit production
- Maara kai
- Fencing
- Farming
- Beekeeping
- Water quality
- Land ecology
- Natural earth building
- Forestry
- Re-vegetation
Your future career and study opportunities
As a graduate of this qualification you will have the skills and knowledge to obtain entry level roles in the primary sector, for example:
- Pruner
- Harvester
- Pack house hand
- Orchard worker
- Vineyard hand
- Assistant gardener
- Nursery worker
- Farm worker
- Beekeeper
- Forestry worker
- Re-vegetation project
Most learners choose to do further study at Level 3 and beyond before seeking employment opportunities.
Entry requirements
This is an open entry programme which means no formal qualifications are required. You must be aged 16 or over and you are required to have a reasonable reading level in order to cope with the programme and to carry out written instruction.
You must also be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes.
Academic learning services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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About the provider
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.