This qualification is for people moving into the agriculture
industry from a different industry or for someone new to the
industry but who may not necessarily have had a background of
agriculture skills.
What will this programme cover?
- Cattle farming
- Dairy farming
- Sheep farming
- Agricultural vehicles and machinery
- Farm management
- Pasture management
Related Careers
- Arable farming
- Cattle farming
- Dairy farming
- Deer farming
- Sheep farming
What do you need to apply?
It is desirable that you have 3 years of secondary education and
successful completion of NCEA Level 2 with a minimum of 16 credits
in literacy and 16 credits in numeracy; or completed a relevant
National Certificate at Level 3; or equivalent and attendance at an
information sharing session.
If you don't have the stated entry criteria, talk to us about
whether you have the equivalent skills and knowledge or to
determine if this is the right programme for you.
Programme Recognition
This programme is accredited by NZQA.
*Subject to external and internal approval.
Further Study Options
National Certificate in Agriculture (Production Management)
National Certificate in Agribusiness Management (Agribusiness
Resource Management)
National Certificate in Agribusiness Management (Business and
Financial Planning)
National Diploma in Agribusiness Management