New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems)

EIT

Subject area

Agriculture not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Duration

28 Weeks

Total student fees

$4,958

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the pastoral farming sector with graduates who have a broad theoretical understanding of New Zealand pastoral farming systems and practical capability in the pastoral farming sector.

The pastoral farming industry will benefit from being able to identify and recruit graduates who have an understanding of the key inputs into farming systems, and the wider context of the pastoral farming industry in terms of environmentally and financially sustainable farming practices.

This qualification is designed to be flexible enough to reflect regional and industry variations in demand for skills.

Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision in the pastoral farming sector.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Academic requirements NCEA Level 1 or; A qualification at Level 1 or above, with evidence of literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1), or Evidence of relevant knowledge and experience, including literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1). (In this case the applicant may be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence). English language requirements Applicants whose first language is not English must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including schooling in New Zealand, completion of the relevant New Zealand Certificate in English Language, approved scores on IELTS tests or completion of accepted international equivalents. Specific scores for IELTS and New Zealand Certificates in English Language are as follows: IELTS score of 5.0 (General or Academic) with no band score lower than 5; NZCEL Level 3 with an endorsement Other requirements 16 years of age at the time the programme commences Be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

28 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$4,958 $4,958
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$7,095 $7,095
Total $12,053 $12,053

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

100%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 225 5348
Phone: (06) 974 8000
Fax: (06) 974 8905
Email: info@eit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.eit.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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