Overview

This qualification has a range of modules to allow students to develop the skill sets that they need most.
 
The core Health and Safety module is a requirement for all students who enrol in this qualification and is co-delivered alongside four other modules of your choice.
 
On successful completion of this qualification, students will have enhanced their knowledge and broadened their skills in specific areas of agriculture. These skills will enable students to advance in a current job, open up other work opportunities, and/or lead to higher vocational or full-time training or study. Students choose modules relevant to their specific work situation, particular interest or the wider agricultural sector.
 
Within their range of course selections, a graduate will have demonstrated an ability to be safe, efficient and consistent while using a specific range of agricultural equipment and processes applying learnt skills.
 
Content

Taratahi’s focus is to ensure that all learners receive high quality agricultural training both in the classroom and on the farm. This programme allows students to determine a learning path and design a qualification that suits their specific needs and requirements.
 
Courses are delivered as modules and almost any course can serve as an ‘entry point’ for those considering embarking on further training and study relevant to their work focus.
 
The core Health and Safety course is compulsory for all students who enrol in this qualification and is co-delivered alongside other modules of choice. There are up to 15 modules to choose from, most are made up of both theory and practical units. The weighting of theory to practical in each elective varies depending on the modules chosen.
 
Compulsory Module: Health and Safety
 
Modules: (choose 4)

• ATV introduction (All Terrain Vehicle)

• ATV advanced

• ATVU (All Terrain Vehicles Utility) Motorbikes introduction

• Tractor introduction

• Tractor basics

• Agrichemical introduction

• Basic agrichemicals

• Applied agrichemicals

• Advanced agrichemicals

• Chainsaws introduction

• Shearing

• Introduction to fencing

• Conventional fencing introduction

• Conventional fencing advanced

• Permanent electric fencing introduction

• Feed budgeting

• Animal health and welfare

• Practical animal handling

• Soils and fertilisers

• Calf rearing

• Relief milking introduction

 
Please note that not all modules may be on offer at the time of booking.
 
Admission information
 
Entry to this programme is open to those 16 years and over, however, to complete this qualification, applicants must be physically able to complete the programme.
 
Qualification gained

Northland Polytechnic Certificate in General Farm Skills (Level 3)
 
Career options

Work in a variety of agricultural sectors and land based industries or occupations