New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) (Level 3)
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
Core skills this course teaches
Apply theoretical knowledge of key farming inputs
Demonstrate understanding and application of key inputs to pastoral farming systems.
Assist with key livestock production tasks
Carry out essential livestock production roles in a pastoral farming context.
Use technology in farming systems
Use appropriate technology such as pasture measuring equipment and record results within farm environments.
What You're Signing Up For
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.
Course Content
- Utilise farming technology and pasture measuring apparatus
- Rural workplace health and safety including hazard identification and safe work practices
- Environmental and financial sustainability (water and air quality, farm balance sheets)
- Feeding and watering livestock
- Soil management for increased production
- Management of pasture plants
- Milk cows and manage dairy processes
- Assist with livestock husbandry
What you need to know first
Open entry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Pastoral farming
Future employment opportunities might be
Milk harvester
Shepherd
Dairy farm assistant
General farm hand