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

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.