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NZ Certificate in Sustainable Primary Production (Level 4)
Design and implement a food forest
The EIT | Te Pūkenga NZ Certificate in Sustainable Primary Production (Level 4) programme offers an introduction to the concepts and principles of sustainable land management. If you would like to sustainably develop and maintain your own or community land then this programme is for you.
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.
Your future career and study opportunities
This qualification may build on the NZ Certificate in Land-based Sustainability Practices (Level 3) and the NZ Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3) and may lead on to qualifications in agriculture, horticulture or environmental management at Level 5 or above.
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
Dates
There is one entry date per year:
- July
Entry
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
- NCEA Level 2; or
- a qualification at Level 2 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 the latter two situations the applicant may be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence.
Other requirements
- You must be 16 years of age at the time the programme commences.
- You need to be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes.
English language entry 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 5.0 General or Academic (no band score lower than 5)
- NZCEL Level 3 with an endorsement of Academic
Entry with credit
If you wish to claim credit from previous studies or experiences, you can do so by applying for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
- 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.
Please identify any credit you may wish to be considered as part the programme at application. Please note recognising prior learning may reduce your study load in this programme and impact on your ability to receive funding.
For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Programme Coordinator, Lisa Turnbull, on 06 830 1879 or lmturnbull@eit.ac.nz.
Academic learning services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. 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 | 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.