National Certificate in Dairy Farming (Herd Testing) (Level 3)

This qualification is for people involved in herd testing in the dairy industry.

The compulsory section recognises the skills required to plan, prepare for, and carry out herd testing, and to carry out inspection and calibration of milk meters. People will also have knowledge of the role, objectives, methods, and requirements of herd testing, and equipment used for it.

As people are carrying out herd testing on dairy farms, people will have knowledge of farm dairy layout, design and hazards, and farm dairy equipment. Safety is an important aspect of the job so people will have the knowledge to protect their own health and safety in the workplace.

The elective section recognises variations between workplaces, processes and locations where herd testing is carried out. People can select standards relating to their particular work situation including processing milk samples from herd testing, and preparing trays for storing milk samples; developing, implementing, and monitoring a seasonal plan for herd testing; and demonstrating knowledge of nozzles used in herd testing.

On completion of this qualification people can progress to other qualifications in the agriculture or dairy industries such as the:
. National Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Feeding and Pastures) (Level 3) [Ref: 1435]
. National Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Health and Husbandry) (Level 3) with strands in Cattle Farming, and Sheep Farming [Ref: 1438]
. National Certificate in Agriculture (Cattle Breeding) (Level 3) with strands in Beef Cattle Farming, and Dairy Cattle Farming [Ref: 1436]
. National Certificate in Dairy Farming (Animal Health and Husbandry) (Level 3) [Ref: 1441]
. National Certificate in Dairy Farming (Milking) (Level 3) [Ref: 1440]
. National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) with strands in Arable Farming, Cattle Farming, Dairy Farming, Deer Farming, and Sheep Farming [Ref: 0986].

Primary ITO aims to help New Zealand’s primary sector flourish by growing people’s skills. We lead work-based education and training across the many industries in the primary sector.

We firmly believe that on-the-job training is the future of learning

That can be supported by online and in-person learning where those are the best options. People earn while they learn, and businesses get value from their staff from day one. Better skills enable people to be more productive and lead more fulfilling and rewarding work lives. 

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In 2023, we had around 14,000 learners at around 4500 different workplaces around the country. At Primary ITO, we pride ourselves on being up driveways, at the end of dirt roads, on the factory floor, online or in the classroom. Whatever it takes to support our learners.

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We support learners all the way from introductory programmes and our schools-based Trades Academy, through to apprenticeships and management diplomas.

We design training and assessment for the workplace, so employees can learn on the job while gaining real-world industry experience. 

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• They help businesses and their staff choose the right programme to equip learners with the right skills, knowledge and experience.
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