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Fees-FREE | NZ Certificate in Sustainable Primary Production [Level 4]
Study Options
Full-time
Length
22 Weeks
Level
Level 4
Grow a Career in Horticulture
In this programme you will learn to develop, implement and monitor sustainable land based production systems. You will be able to work in a self-managed capacity, implementing practices of long-term benefit to communities and the environment while enhancing your knowledge and skills in the fields of riparian and wetland plantings.
You will need to be physically fit to meet the demands of this programme.
We also offer a Ruatoria based course, in the middle of each year, where you will enhance your knowledge and skills of crop production with a focus on Hemp growing.
Outline
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the land based primary industries with individuals who are able to develop and manage sustainable land based production.
This qualification is designed to recognise those graduates who have undertaken projects that focus specifically on improving sustainability in our environment.
You will benefit by having the skills and knowledge to plan and manage sustainable practices for a land based production system to meet the requirements of a recognised production standard.
Primary industries and local communities will benefit by having graduates who are able to implement sustainability practices for the long-term benefit of communities and the environment.
This qualification is ideally suited to those who have some experience in the primary industries, or who are capable of transferring their prior skills and knowledge.
As a graduate you will be capable of working in a self-managed capacity and may have some responsibility for the performance of others.
Dates
There is on entry date per year:
- July (Hawke’s Bay)
- October (Ruatoria)
Entry
Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements
Study Pathways
This qualification may build on the NZ Certificate in Land Based Sustainability Practices [Level 3] and may lead on to qualifications in agriculture or horticulture at Level 5 or above.
Career Opportunities and Outcomes
As a graduate of this qualification you are likely to be employed as a:
- Grower
- Farmer
- Land based practitioner
- Environmental officer
- Compliance officer
- Farm effluent manager
Academic Learning Services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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Scholarships
EIT 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 scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.