Certificate in Sustainable Rural Development (Level 2)

The Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Sustainable Rural Development level 2 programme is comprised of 8 elective modules, with participants able to choose to enrol in up to 4 modules at any one time. This choice ensures that course content is more likely to meet specific needs. Students may achieve the outcomes described in up to 4 of the 8 areas listed. Successful graduates will have gained knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be able to: Implement a programme to create and sustain a water source of maximum quality from a wetland; Select, install and maintain a simple rural water retrieval system involving the use of a pump and small engine; Complete small concreting tasks under supervision: Complete the construction of a non-consent timber framed rural utility building under supervision and with assistance; Carry out safe home based food preservation techniques. Competently demonstrate the basic observation, management and handling skills to ensure the health and well being of domestic animals; Design the process required for the establishment of a farm forest as a sustainable source of fuel and construction timber; Grow mushrooms domestically.

Students must be 16 years of age or older at the time of enrolment, unless approved otherwise by the Programme Manager An entry requirement is that each student can reasonably expect to achieve the standards required for successful completion of the programme or course.

NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.

As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.

NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia. 

We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.