The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF; also known as free trades training) supports learners to undertake vocational education and training without fees.
Note: The TTAF covers fees until 31 December 2022. For courses continuing/starting after 1 January 2023, partial or full fees may apply.
Work it!
Developing and managing sustainable land-based production will be a breeze with the skills you’ll learn with this programme. It’s designed for people who have some experience working on the land, or who are capable of transferring their prior skills and knowledge.
What you will learn
Learners 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 people who have some experience in the primary industries, or who are capable of transferring their prior skills and knowledge.
Graduates will be capable of working in a self-managed capacity, and may have some responsibility for the performance of others.
Courses in this programme
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Level |
Credits |
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4529.0001 - Evaluating Sustainable Land Based Systems
Aim: To evaluate a land based system for compliance with a sustainable production standard.
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Describe the inter-relationship between the environment, society and the economy in the context of Sustainable Primary Production
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Evaluate the effect of human activity on a land-based system in a specified area
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Describe the impacts of a range of land management practices
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Explain the purpose, role and function of Sustainable Production Standards
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Evaluate a land based system for compliance with a sustainable production standard
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4 |
20 |
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4529.0002 - Planning for Sustainability Practices
Aim: To plan sustainable practices for a land based system in compliance with a production standard.
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Develop an integrated vision statement for a planned sustainable land-based practice
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Develop a risk management plan for conducting sustainable land-based practices in a specified workplace
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Determine projected outcomes in relation to available resources, landowner objectives and regional potential
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Determine and explain quantifiable indicators for monitoring benchmarks including key processes, timelines, quality standards and milestones
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4 |
20 |
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4529.0003 - Implementation and Monitoring of Sustainability Practices
Aim: To plan sustainable practices for a land based system in compliance with a production standard.
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Implement sustainable practices in a land-based setting in accordance with stated goals and objectives
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Monitor sustainability practices against predetermined planned objectives and outcomes
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Modify sustainable land-based practices plan in accordance with variations in milestones, benchmarks, objectives and goals, and overall landowners strategy
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Review sustainable land-based practices in regards to production goals and compliance with sustainable production standards
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4 |
30 |
Entry requirements
All applicants must:
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be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
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be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
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be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes.
Qualification gained
New Zealand Certificate in Sustainable Primary Production (Level 4)
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions
From 1 January 2023, all NorthTec learners will be part of Te Pūkenga. Please note that these programmes of study are currently under review as part of the reform of vocational education training and may be subject to change.