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New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) Strands in Farming and Sustainable Horticulture

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

15 weeks

Next start date

Expected Jul 2026

Campus

Windermere Campus

Summary

This is a FREE course. You can choose to study one of the below strands:

Farming (available in Rotorua) Sustainable Horticulture (available in Tauranga - no current intakes)

(To see more details on either strand, see the links above). The primary industries sector is booming in New Zealand, and now’s the time to take advantage of the career paths that are on offer. This 15-week taster course will help you learn the basics and set you up for an exciting career outdoors. You'll get a real taste of what it’s like to work in the horticulture and farming industries as well as discover the vast career opportunities that are on offer. There's a balance of theory and practical sessions that give you the entry-level skills you need for your first job or it can lead to further study.

Entry criteria

Open entry. Applicants will be assessed for their ability to meet the academic and health and safety requirements of the course.

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