Introduction to Agriculture-Level 2
Instructor: Lizzie Millington
Duration: 26 weeks
Days: 5 days with on-farm experience
Course Program: Download here
Fees Free for 16 years old and over
Course Overview
Entry level programme for students interested in the farming industry and wanting to experience some farm training before committing to work as a general farm worker or continue on to further agricultural study at Level 3.
You will gain an entry level range of skills in agriculture.
This programme is FEES FREE
What will I learn?
Safety and wellness in a rural workplace
Safe handling of dairy cattle
Intro to motorbikes and quad bikes
Fencing
Animal health and welfare
Milking techniques
Sustainable farming
How can this course help me?
On completion of this programme, you will have the necessary basic knowledge and skills for working safely in either cattle or dairy industries, with regards to stock handling, fencing and maintenance, and the use of farm vehicles – whilst providing the opportunity to gain credits and work towards NCEA Level 2.
Vocational Pathway NZQA Accredited Recognised By Employers and other Training Providers
When? Where?
Programme runs 5 days per week for 26 weeks, from 9.00am – 3.00pm with on-farm experience.
Programme start date – Rolling intake
Entry requirements
Available to 16 years of age and over
TEC eligibility applies Studylink Loans and Allowances approved
I don’t have transport
We have a FREE pick up and drop off service in the Thames, Paeroa and Ngatea regions.
