New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production (Level 4), strand in Crop Production
Growing & Vines
A course by
Wintec
Gain practical skills and knowledge in organic crop production and work within the growing organic primary production sector. Learn in a collaborative, hands-on environment including workshops, lab sessions and field trips.
NZ$3,832
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand organic certification and standards
Explain the principles and requirements for organic certification within crop production.
Apply soil and nutrient management practices
Investigate and implement effective soil and nutrient management to support organic crop growth.
About This Course
This certificate programme develops your understanding of organic crop production in New Zealand, preparing you for various roles in the organic horticulture industry. The course blends theory with practical learning at real-world sites, including hands-on experiences, workshops, a focus on organic certification, soil and nutrient management, cropping systems and biodiversity. Programme delivery is a blend of face-to-face and online learning, with inspirational field trips to organic producers.
Course Content
- Organic certification principles and standards
- Soil and nutrient management
- Biodiversity and cropping system management
- Soil microbiology lab and testing
- Biogro and biodiversity presentations
- OFNZ POD system access
- Organic producer tour
- Organic Primary Production Operations (Module)
- Soil and Nutrient Management (Module)
- Biodiversity Management (Module)
- Organic Crop Production (Module)
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or evidence of academic achievement equivalent to NCEA Level 2
Build towards these roles
Organic fruit production workerOrganic growerMarket gardenerOrchardistVineyard supervisorTeam leaderOrganic crop supervisorOrganic monitorOrganic leading handOrganic nursery specialist
