New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production (Level 4)
Farming
A course by
WITT
Develop practical skills and knowledge for organic primary production in both crop and livestock systems. Gain expertise in soil health, nutrient management, biodiversity, and organic compliance over a full growing year with hands-on experience.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
WITT, New Plymouth
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Understand and apply organic and compliance requirements
Ability to identify and apply requirements for organic primary production operations, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
Soil and nutrient management
Demonstrate understanding and application of strategies to improve soil quality and manage nutrient availability organically.
Manage biodiversity in organic systems
Ability to assess and implement practices to improve biodiversity within an organic production system.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 4 certificate equips individuals working in or passionate about the organic primary sector with practical and theoretical skills to develop and monitor a production plan meeting organic standards. The course covers organic nutrient management, soil health, crop requirements, and hands-on growing of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Delivery is face-to-face, in a dynamic and practical environment, supported by experienced tutors, and includes opportunities to apply learning on personal or local organic farms. Graduates will have the capability to self-manage in the organic sector and may take on responsibility for others.
Course Content
- Organic primary production operations and compliance
- Soil health practices and nutrient management strategies
- Biodiversity management within organic systems
- Implementation and monitoring of organic crop production plans
- Hands-on growing of vegetables, fruit, and herbs
What you need to know first
Open Entry if WITT is satisfied the applicant can complete the programme requirements.
Literacy: 10 NCEA credits at Level 2 or above with 5 credits in reading and writing.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Horticulture
Organic Farming
Future employment opportunities might be
Self-managed work in the organic primary production sector
Roles with some responsibility for others in organic farming
Work in organic crop and livestock production