NZ Certificate in Sustainable Primary Production (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Design and implement a food forest
The EIT | Te Pūkenga NZ Certificate in Sustainable Primary Production (Level 4) programme offers an introduction to the concepts and principles of sustainable land management. If you would like to sustainably develop and maintain your own or community land then this programme is for you.
Outline
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the land-based primary industries with individuals who are able to develop and manage sustainable land-based production.
This qualification is designed to recognise those graduates who have undertaken projects that focus specifically on improving sustainability in our environment.
You will benefit by having the skills and knowledge to plan and manage sustainable practices for a land-based production system to meet the requirements of a recognised production standard.
Primary industries and local communities will benefit by having graduates who are able to implement sustainability practices for the long-term benefit of communities and the environment.
This qualification is ideally suited to those who have some experience in the primary industries, or who are capable of transferring their prior skills and knowledge.
As a graduate you will be capable of working in a self-managed capacity and may have some responsibility for the performance of others.
Your future career and study opportunities
This qualification may build on the NZ Certificate in Land-based Sustainability Practices (Level 3) and the NZ Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3) and may lead on to qualifications in agriculture, horticulture or environmental management at Level 5 or above.
As a graduate of this qualification you are likely to be employed as a:
- Grower
- Farmer
- Land-based practitioner
- Environmental officer
- Compliance officer
- Farm effluent manager
Academic learning services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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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.