Farming
A course by
WITT
A practical, hands-on qualification preparing students for careers in the pastoral farming sector, covering key skills in farming systems, livestock production, technology use, risk management, and sustainable practices.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
WITT New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Demonstrate understanding and application of key inputs to pastoral farming systems.

Carry out essential livestock production roles in a pastoral farming context.

Use appropriate technology such as pasture measuring equipment and record results within farm environments.
The New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) (Level 3) at WITT is designed for those wanting to prepare for a career in agriculture. Students will gain knowledge of pastoral farming systems, practical farm capabilities, key farming inputs, and sustainable environmental and financial practices. The qualification is hands-on, with on-farm practical assessments, and covers areas such as technology use in agriculture, livestock production tasks, workplace safety, environmental and financial sustainability, and pasture and soil management.
What you need to know first
Open entry

Agriculture
Pastoral farming

Milk harvester
Shepherd
Dairy farm assistant
General farm hand
Farming
A course by
WITT
A practical, hands-on qualification preparing students for careers in the pastoral farming sector, covering key skills in farming systems, livestock production, technology use, risk management, and sustainable practices.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
WITT New Plymouth, New Plymouth

Demonstrate understanding and application of key inputs to pastoral farming systems.

Carry out essential livestock production roles in a pastoral farming context.

Use appropriate technology such as pasture measuring equipment and record results within farm environments.
The New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) (Level 3) at WITT is designed for those wanting to prepare for a career in agriculture. Students will gain knowledge of pastoral farming systems, practical farm capabilities, key farming inputs, and sustainable environmental and financial practices. The qualification is hands-on, with on-farm practical assessments, and covers areas such as technology use in agriculture, livestock production tasks, workplace safety, environmental and financial sustainability, and pasture and soil management.
What you need to know first
Open entry

Agriculture
Pastoral farming

Milk harvester
Shepherd
Dairy farm assistant
General farm hand