New Zealand Certificate in Land Based Sustainability Practices (Level 3)
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Gain foundation skills to contribute to environmental sustainability in agriculture and horticulture with the NZ Certificate in Land Based Sustainability Practices (Level 3), available via distance learning.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (40 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply sustainability concepts to land-based practices
Identify and apply knowledge of sustainable environmental, conservation, and land-based management practices to activities in an agricultural or horticultural context.
Understand sustainability principles in New Zealand
About This Course
This programme is designed to provide you with skills and knowledge to actively contribute to the environmental sustainability of agricultural or horticultural industries in New Zealand. Develop practical understanding of sustainability, conservation, land management, composting, native plant propagation, sustainable water use, and more. The qualification also lays a foundation for further advanced study in land-based sustainability.
Course Content
- Introduction to sustainability principles in New Zealand (compulsory)
- Electives (choose 2):
- Composting techniques and benefits
- Growing local food and sustainable selling systems
- Native plant propagation and eco-sourcing
- Riparian planting and waterway quality
- Sustainable water use and water management
Entry Requirements
Minimum age of 16 years
NCEA Level 2 (60 credits at Level 2 or above, plus 20 credits from any level, 10 Literacy credits at Level 1 or above, 10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above)
Build towards these roles
Iwi workerCommunity council workerGrowerFarmerFarm workerDepartment of Conservation worker
Build skills in these industries
Environmental managementAgriculture
