New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2)

Learn foundational knowledge in agriculture and prepare yourself for a career in the primary industries. This agriculture training course is a great base for those wanting to enter the sector in entry-level jobs or advance to higher levels of study in agriculture, apiculture, horticulture or farming. The New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) agricultural training course will teach you essential foundational knowledge about working in agriculture. Graduates will be able to carry out practical tasks in entry level roles in the primary industries while using safe work practices. This qualification is targeted at new or potential entrants into the primary sector including seasonal workers, career changers and those not yet engaged in education, employment or training. It also provides a base for learners to progress to more advanced studies in agriculture, apiculture, horticulture and farming. You will learn: Hazards, safety procedures, and safe practices in a rural workplace
Fencing (electric and standard)
Livestock behaviour and animal welfare
Rural machinery and vehicles
Water reticulation
Hazards, hazard control, and consequences of injury in a rural workplace Career Opportunities Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to obtain entry level roles in the primary sector, for example farm assistant, turf labourer, orchard worker, harvester, vineyard hand, assistant beekeeper, stable assistant, stud farm hand, store assistant, fish filleter, deckhand and mussel opener. Satisfactory Completion To satisfactorily complete Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve: Maintenance of 80% attendance for all papers;
The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) full-time over 12 weeks or longer period of time for part-time. Please note: students failing to engage in study as per programme requirements may forfeit zero fees entitlement.

Entry into the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) will be granted to applicants who can:

Demonstrate a keen interest in working in the primary industries, as evidenced through a letter of intent and/or curriculum vitae.
Applicant must be 16 years or over and preferably not hold an existing Level 1 or 2 qualification.
Applicant must have a reasonable level of fitness required to carry out duties on farm and can meet the physical demands of farm work.

Special Admission

Notwithstanding the above admissions categories, in exceptional circumstances, a mature aged applicant who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programme may be considered for admission provided the applicant has successfully completed an approved course or programme, which is deemed to prepare graduates for the required academic standard for entry.