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NZ Diploma in Horticulture Production (Post Harvest) [Level 5]
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The NZ Diploma in Horticulture Production (Post Harvest) [Level 5] has been developed with industry to provide specialist technical skills and knowledge in the post harvest sector.
You will develop an overview of the management of all post harvest operations, this will prepare you for more senior management roles. You will learn about the individual topics, but also develop your confidence, management skills and self-awareness to become a better manager.
You will be given access to a range of resources and industry experts during the programme that will enhance your understanding and build on skills you may already have.
Outline
As a graduate of the NZ Diploma in Horticulture Production (Post Harvest strand) [Level 5] you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the leadership and relationship management with team members and clients using a range of effective interpersonal skills relevant to the post harvest sector.
- Plan and manage post harvest operations to achieve production goals.
- Plan and manage post harvest quality standards and requirements.
- Understand quality standards and how physiology and storage can affect quality outcomes.
- Be able to manage an audit and manage inventory.
- Have an understanding of health and safety law and HACCP principles.
- Manage plant and machinery and optimize efficiency.
Subject Areas
- Human Resource Management and Leadership Skills
- Quality Control, Auditing and Planning
- Operational Planning and Management
- Market Requirements, Assurance and Inventory Management
- Physiology and Storage
- Plant and Machinery Management
- Health and Safety and HACCP
Your Future Career & Study Opportunities
This qualification may build on the NZ Certificate in Horticulture Production [Level 4].
Possible jobs and career opportunities can include:
- Production and Quality Control Manager
- Coolstore and Inventory Manager
- Packhouse Technical Manager and Operations Manager
- Logistics and Development Manager
Dates
There is one entry date per year:
- July
Entry
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of NCEA L2; or
- Successful completion of a Level 3 certificate or above, preferably in the Primary Industries subject area; or
- For applicants 20 years or older without any of the above academic criteria, evidence of relevant knowledge and experience, and the ability to undertake tertiary study at diploma level is required. In this case the applicant will be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence.
In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the NZ Diploma in Horticulture Production (Post Harvest) [Level 5] where they supply evidence to satisfy the Programme Coordinator of their ability to succeed on the programme.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level.
Those applicants whose first language is not English should have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall Academic score of at least 6.0 Academic or equivalent issued within the last two years.
Entry with Credit
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.
Applications for RPL for a course should be made prior to enrolment in that course and no later than two weeks after the start of the course.
For further information and enquiries about RPL please contact the Programme Administrator, Ashleigh Schollum, on 06 830 1413.
Academic Learning Services
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Scholarships
EIT | Te Pūkenga offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT | Te Pūkenga scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.