New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Pastoral Livestock Production)

Summary

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the pastoral farming sector with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to assist in managing the factors which influence the quantity and quality of pastoral livestock production.

Learners will benefit by having a qualification within a training pathway that recognises progression through the industry, as well as increased skills and knowledge acquisition to enable improved job performance.

The pastoral livestock industry will benefit by having people who can apply knowledge of pastoral livestock production to the practical application of production plans and have gained the foundation knowledge to pathway into production management roles.

This qualification is targeted at people with some experience in the pastoral farming sector who want to develop their skills and knowledge in the operation of pastoral farming production systems.

Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision.