New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Animal Husbandry
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the pastoral farming sector with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to take responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of a pastoral or arable farming production system. The qualification includes strands that enable people to specialise in a particular area within the farming industry.
This qualification is targeted at people who are experienced workers in the agriculture industry and are looking to move into, or are at, a management level position in an agricultural production enterprise.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
All applicants must: hold the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) (Level 3) [Ref #:2220] or New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3) with strands in Dairy Farming, and Meat and/or Fibre [Ref #:3869] or demonstrate equivalent primary industry experience be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or an accepted international equivalence. All international applicants may be required to undertake an internal NorthTec English language placement test to confirm their current level of English proficiency. This will include writing and speaking components.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
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Student Success
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National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 4703555
Fax: (09) 470 3556
Email: NPregistry@northtec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.northtec.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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