National Certificate in Seed Dressing (Level 4)

This qualification is for people working at operator level in the seed processing industry.

The seed dressing industry specific unit standards recognise the skills related to seed sampling and testing; seed processing and packaging; machinery and equipment operation and maintenance; drying seedlots; safe work practices; receiving, storing, and dispatching seed; completion of a Phytosanitary Certificate. The qualification also recognises knowledge of the seed processing industry, endophytes, and the cropping process.

People will have an understanding of agrichemical safety and product information; first aid; and hazard identification and control procedures. People will also be able to operate a forklift.

All unit standards in the qualification are compulsory because seed processing involves a set of well-defined skills and knowledge that apply across all workplaces.

On completion of this qualification people can progress to other qualifications in agribusiness management such as the National Certificate in Agribusiness Management (Agribusiness Resource Management) [Ref: 1187]; National Certificate in Agribusiness Management (Business Planning and Financial Management) [Ref: 1186]; National Diploma in Agribusiness Management [Ref: 0647]; or qualifications in business and first line management such as the National Certificate in Business (Level 4) (Introductory) or (Intermediate) [Ref: 0782]; National Certificate in Business Administration (Level 4) [Ref: 0634]; National Certificate in First Line Management (Level 4) [Ref: 0649]; or National Certificate in Small Business Management [Ref:0172].

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. 

We support people throughout the country

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.

We support learners from start to finish

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. 

Our team of experts do several things

• They help businesses and their staff choose the right programme to equip learners with the right skills, knowledge and experience.
• They support learners and external training providers as learners complete their qualifications.
  
• They help assess learners and ensure they complete all the required training.

Interested in finding out more or, ready to enquire? Please visit: www.primaryito.ac.nz, email: [email protected] or, call us on: 0800 208020.