Farming Workplace Operations
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
Professional skills for primary industries
This conjoint programme consists of the NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills [Level 2], NZ Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) [Level 3] and the NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (with optional Infrastructure strand) [Level 3].
The purpose of these three qualifications is to:
- Enable the recognition of the entry level skills and knowledge required by the primary industry sector.
- Provide a training pathway for entry into careers in the primary sector. Provide the pastoral farming sector with graduates who have a broad theoretical understanding of New Zealand pastoral farming systems and practical capability in the pastoral farming sector.
- Provide rural workplaces with graduates who have the ability to safely carry out a range of activities ready for operation in a rural workplace, including the use and maintenance of workplace vehicles, machinery, and infrastructure.
Outline
During this programme you will develop skills and knowledge covering:
- Entry level practical production tasks
- Safe work practices
- Soil plant nutrients
- Livestock biology / handling / health
- Safe work practices
- Sustainable farming systems
- Safe practices of vehicles
- Safe practices of machinery
- Safe practices of infrastructure
As a graduate of the programme you will be able to:
- Understand key farming ideas and systems
- Assist with livestock production tasks
- Utilise technology
- Identify and assist with the management of workplace hazards
- Safely use and/or maintain workplace vehicles, machinery and infrastructure
Career and Study Opportunities
Upon graduating you may be employed in a range of roles in pastoral farming enterprises requiring limited supervision, for example as a milk harvester, shepherd, dairy farm assistant, general farm hand, heavy transport operator, orchard harvester, machinery operator; or in other similar roles in rural based workplaces.
On successful completion of this conjoint programme you may choose to continue with your studies by enrolling in the NZ Certificate in Agriculture (Breeding Livestock Farming) [Level 4].
Academic Learning Services
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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.