New Zealand Certificate in Land Based Sustainability Practices

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the land based primary industries with individuals who are able to apply sustainable practices to current operations or to a new activity.

This qualification is designed to recognise those graduates who have undertaken projects that focus specifically on improving sustainability in our environment.

Learners will benefit by having the skills and knowledge to actively contribute to the performance of a land based industry or process using best practice to enhance sustainability.

Primary industries and local communities will benefit by having graduates who can apply sustainability practices for the long term benefit of the community and the environment.

This qualification is targeted at people who work or live in, or have an interest in, land based primary industries.

Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision with responsibility for work outcomes.

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities.

WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture.

WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.