New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems)
Valley Education and Training Enterprises Limited
Subject area
Agriculture not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
29 Weeks
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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 Achievement National Certificate in Agriculture Level 2 or New Zealand Certificate in Primary Skills Level 2 and / or equivalent qualification or experience in the industry. A minimum of three years of secondary education; and/or 48 or more credits at NCEA Level 1, with no fewer than 12 credits in literacy and / or numeracy; and/or Step 3 Reading and Step 4 Numeracy on the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool (LNAAT) Life Skills/Work Experience Applicants who do not meet the academic entry criteria above may be admitted to the programme/course of study if they are able to demonstrate: Equivalent farming knowledge and skills (minimum two years in the industry)
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
29 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$0 | $0 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$7,566 | $7,566 |
| Total | $7,566 | $7,566 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
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
Phone: (07) 868 7892
Fax: (07) 868 7042
Email: andrea@valleyeducation.co.nz
Web: http://www.valleyeducation.co.nz
Where does this information come from?
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