Agriculture is Northland’s fourth-largest industry and biggest employer, with dairy, beef, deer and sheep farms all represented within the region.

NorthTec, in partnership with Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, will offer a number of agricultural programmes on a range of farms and venues throughout Northland. Programmes are practical and relevant and will teach real life-skills while completing NZQA qualifications.

Students will work with qualified and experienced tutors who will offer them theory and practical knowledge in a number of areas, including animal husbandry, soil and crop management, fencing, ATVs, chainsaws and land management.

NorthTec courses offered in partnership with Taratahi:

• Certificate in General Farm Skills
• National Certificate in Farming Skills (Work Ready)

For more information about training programmes at Taratahi see www.taratahi.ac.nz.