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New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) - Agriculture

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Campus

Whangarei

Summary

Overview

*Subject to NZQA approval.

This course is perfect if you're new to the primary sector, or wanting to get a range of work-ready skills.

Get a taste of agriculture in three major growth areas:

  • Beekeeping (Apiculture)
  • Fencing
  • Pest Control
What you will learn

This programme focuses on general skills needed to work in primary industry. You will study a range of hands-on activities in each area including:

  • Basic hive maintenance
  • Installing fence posts
  • Basic tractor skills
  • Setting pest traps
  • Practical beekeeping
  • How to tie and strain wire
  • Basic quad bike skills
  • Safely laying pesticides
  • Using a GPS and map
  • Install and swing a gate
  • Recognising pest signs

Students will also have the opportunity to gain practical workplace experience.

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