Ka Hao te Rangatahi | Ecological Landcare (Level 2-3)
Environment
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EIT
Entry-level practical programme for 16–24 year olds providing skills in ecological land management, conservation, primary industry operations, and environmental care over 29 weeks.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (110 Credits)
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FREE COURSE
NZ$0
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Free for real. No catch, just your next step waiting.
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 3 Certification (110 Credits)
Entry
1
2
3
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10
Core skills this course teaches
Gain practical entry-level ecological land management skills
Develop the ability to perform practical conservation and landcare tasks such as riparian restoration, pest control, and plant propagation.
Operate safely and use industry machinery
Learn to employ health and safety practices and effectively operate vehicles and equipment, including LUVs and chainsaws.
What You're Signing Up For
The Ka Hao te Rangatahi | Ecological Landcare programme delivers entry-level ecological land management skills for young people, blending classroom and hands-on outdoor learning. Students complete both the NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) and NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3), focusing on areas such as plant propagation, riparian restoration, pest control, machinery operation, fencing, and water monitoring. The majority of training occurs through practical work in the Waiapu catchment area, with additional contextual modules, ecological education, and full pastoral care.
Course Content
- Health and safety
- Nursery work
- Plant propagation
- Riparian restoration
- Erosion mitigation
- Pest identification and control
- Vehicles: LUV operation
- Chainsaw and machinery use
- Fencing and silt dam construction
- Waiapu catchment context issues and opportunities
- Water monitoring
- First aid
- Driver’s licence preparation
- Track maintenance
- Basic carpentry skills
- Self-employment and computer skills
- NCEA recognition
What you need to know first
Aged between 16–24 years at programme start
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