New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture with strand in Dairy Farming
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Students in this programme will gain the skills and knowledge to take responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of a pastoral or arable farming production system. Students will benefit by having a qualification with a Dairy Farming strand that recognises progression through the industry, as well as increased skills and knowledge acquisition to enable improved job performance.
The programme is for people who are experienced workers in the agriculture and dairy farming industries, and are looking to move into, or are at, a management level position in an agricultural production enterprise.
This programme includes on-farm assessment which is a key practical component and point of difference that compliments learning in the classroom.
Entry requirements
24 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 12 credits in English or Māori; or A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2, or above; or Equivalent.
Selection Criteria: It is recommended that candidates will have a minimum of at least two years dairy farming experience (or equivalent) prior to enrolling into this programme.
English Language Requirements: Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score in the academic band of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.