New Zealand Certificate in Fencing (Level 3)
Gain practical rural fencing skills to work as a rural fencer or perform fencing work in rural enterprises. Study combines online, workplace, and block learning for hands-on industry training.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Maintain health and safety in a fencing workplace
Apply relevant health and safety practices in rural fencing environments to ensure a safe workplace for all.
Operate and maintain machinery in a fencing workplace
Safely operate and maintain machinery and/or equipment used for rural fencing.
About This Course
This nationally recognised certificate, developed with the Fencing Contractors Association NZ (FCANZ), prepares students for work as rural fencers or to take on responsibility for constructing and maintaining rural fences. The blended delivery combines in-work training, site visits, online activities, and block courses over around 12 months. Graduates will be ready to operate safely and independently in the fencing industry, with the skills to construct and maintain electric and non-electric fences, use machinery and vehicles effectively, and address repairs in rural environments.
Course Content
- Health and safety in fencing workplaces
- Operating and maintaining machinery and equipment for fencing
- Use of vehicles to access and transport fencing equipment and materials
- Construction of electric and non-electric rural fences
- Routine repairs and maintenance of rural fences
- Industry best practices and compliance
- Logbooks, portfolios, and practical assessments
Entry Requirements
At least 16 years old at programme start
Able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
Build towards these roles
Farm FencerFencing ContractorRural FencerAgricultural Worker
Build skills in these industries
AgricultureConstructionFencing
