The purpose of this certificate is to provide the pastoral farming sector with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to assist in managing the factors which influence the quality of pastoral livestock production. Graduates will be cable of working under limited supervision in the pastoral livestock farming sector. Graduates of this qualification may be employed in a range of roles in pastoral farming enterprises requiring limited supervision.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
Graduates will be capable of building on their basic skills and knowledge in the area of agriculture that they are either employed in or seeking employment in.
This qualification may lead onto the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) with strands in Arable Farming, Dairy Farming and Livestock Farming or other industry qualifications.
Graduates of this qualification are likely to be employed at a junior level within the livestock sector as farm assistants or shepherds. They may be employed full-time in a production role or perform the work as part of a wider on-farm role.
Open entry with an interest in agriculture, and must have the physical capability to cope with the practical demands of the qualification.
A student fee applies. Contact us for eligibility criteria and course fees. Programme approved for international students.