New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Outline
This programme is designed to provide the pastoral farming sector with graduates that have the knowledge and skills to assist, under limited supervision, with the management of all aspects of livestock production in either a dairy, sheep or beef farming pastoral context.
Graduate Profile
Graduates of this programme will be able to apply theoretical knowledge of key farming inputs to pastoral farming systems, assist with key livestock production tasks in a pastoral farming context, use appropriate technology within pastoral farming systems, assess and minimise risk to self, others and equipment, apply theoretical knowledge of sustainable practices to pastoral farming systems.
Course Content
Safety in the workplace, soil management, pastures and livestock feeding, utilising technology, sustainable practices and livestock health. This programme has strands in sheep, dairy or beef.
Entry requirements
16 years of age or over
NZ citizen or permanent resident
New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture level 2 or 12 months prior farming experience on the appropriate farm type
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
To provide a pathway to knowledge and self-awareness that will lead to better employment opportunities through work based training
Our mission statement is as relevant today as it was when we first started in 1996. We are aiming to inspire our students with skills and knowledge through vocational education and training.
This will then lead to more informed and positive employment and / or opportunities for students to staircase into higher level programmes of learning.
Our objectives as a tertiary education organisation (TEO) is to offer our stakeholders the opportunity to have input into our courses ensuring their individual needs are being met and quality is being maintained.