Agriculture Courses with the National Trade Academy

Our Agriculture Courses


Agriculture training courses at the New Zealand National Trade Academy have been developed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing agriculture industry. With career pathways that can lead to farm management and ownership, a qualification in agriculture is the way to go forward in this rapidly developing industry. Demand is high for farm assistants and opportunities exist in the rural service sector as well.

Our agriculture training courses offer a great opportunity for students to gain the skills and knowledge required to enter the agriculture industry.

Full time and part time courses below.  See Dual Enrolment for courses while continuing to study at a Christchurch secondary school.

Create a rewarding lifestyle. Farming is not just a job, it's a career.

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NCEA (Level 2)
NCEA (Level 2)

Youth Guarantee (Fees are free if eligible)
Numeracy & Literacy included
Vocational Pathway (NCEA Level 2) Primary Industries

NZ Certificate (Level 2)
NZ Certificate (Level 2)

New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Agriculture) (Level 2)
(Full Time or Part Time options)

Approved for International Students

NZ Certificate  (Level 3)
NZ Certificate (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3)
 - Farming Systems
(Full time)

Approved for International Students

NZ Certificate (Level 3) Dairy
NZ Certificate (Level 3) Dairy

New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3)
  - with strands in Dairy Farming, and Meat and/or Fibre
(Full Time)

Approved for International Students

NZ Certificate (Level 3)
NZ Certificate (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3) with optional strands in Specialist Equipment, and Infrastructure

We have many excellent land-based farming, agriculture, horticulture, equine, animal care and other courses to choose from.