NZ Certificate in Organic Primary Production (Crop Production) (Level 4)
Growing & Vines
A course by
EIT
A part-time, Level 4 NZ Certificate programme that equips students with the skills and knowledge required for organic crop production and to work within the organic horticulture sector.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop understanding of organic certification principles
Students will understand principles and compliance requirements for organic production and how these are applied in commercial operations.
Manage and improve soil health and nutrient availability
Apply practical soil health practices and management strategies to improve soil quality for organic crop production.
Implement and monitor an organic crop production plan
What You're Signing Up For
This one-year, part-time certificate programme is designed for those looking to build a career in organic horticulture. Students will learn about organic certification principles, soil and nutrient management, biodiversity, and organic crop production through both online and face-to-face instruction, with practical workshops and field trips in the organic industries. The course combines regional flexibility with nation-wide expertise via collaboration between EIT, Wintec, and Toi Ohomai.
Course Content
- Organic certification principles and standards
- Soil and nutrient management
- Biodiversity and cropping system management
- Organic crop production planning and implementation
- Compliance requirements in organic production
- Practical production operations on nominated sites
- Attendance of four key workshops (Biodiversity, Organic Principles & Certification, Soil & Nutrient Management, Organic Crop Production)
- Field trips within the organic industry
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or equivalent
Level 3 qualification in Horticulture or Agriculture or evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Organic Farming
Agriculture
Sustainable Primary Production
Future employment opportunities might be
Organic fruit production
Organic grower