Farm and Training Manager |
TBC |
021 387 686 |
Programme Administrator |
Mitch Jones |
021 387 686 |
To gain admission to Tūranga Ararau you need to be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. To gain entry to the programme you will need to have literacy and numeracy skills at step 4 or above on the assessment tool and at least two level 3 qualifications in the industry or equivalent experience as well as a demonstrated commitment to work in the industry.
This programme is designed to help you gain or advance in employment in the agriculture industry in positions of responsibility. In successfully completing this programme you will be awarded the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Breeding Livestock farming) Level 4
And be able to:
GRADUATE PROFILE OUTCOME |
Credit Value |
GPO1 - Apply theoretical knowledge of key farming inputs to pastoral farming systems |
30 |
GPO2 - Assist with key production tasks in a pastoral farming context |
30 |
GPO3 - Utilise technology within pastoral farming systems |
5 |
GPO4 - Assess and minimise risk to self, others and equipment |
10 |
GPO5 - Apply theoretical knowledge of sustainable practices to pastoral farming systems |
10 |
This will be achieved by you completing:
Unit |
Description |
Level |
Credits |
GPO1 - Apply theoretical knowledge of key farming inputs to pastoral farming systems |
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28850 |
Benchmark own farm’s physical performance against industry high performers |
4 |
10 |
GPO2 – Produce management reports on day to day activities for a farming production system |
|
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28851 |
Produce regular management reports on routine farming activities |
4 |
10 |
GPO3 – Take responsibility for the day to day maintenance of vehicles, plant, machinery, and equipment |
|
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28852 |
Implement a routine maintenance schedule of vehicles, plant, machinery & equipment in a primary industry workplace |
4 |
10 |
GPO4 – Assist with management of environmental impacts on farm |
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28853 |
Assist with managing environmental impacts of a primary industry production operation |
4 |
15 |
GPO5 – Implement a livestock health plan |
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28856 |
Demonstrate understanding of livestock health management strategies and implement a livestock health plan |
4 |
20 |
GPO6 – Implement a livestock breeding plan |
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28857 |
Demonstrate understanding of livestock mating management strategies and implement a livestock mating plan |
4 |
10 |
28858 |
Demonstrate understanding of livestock parturition management strategies and implement a farm parturition plan |
4 |
10 |
GPO7 – Implement a livestock feeding plan |
|
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28859 |
Demonstrate understanding of pasture production methods and implement a pastoral livestock feeding plan |
4 |
20 |
GPO8 – Implement a livestock breeding livestock production plan |
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29491 |
Implement a livestock farming production plan |
4 |
15 |
Start Date: February 2018
Finish Date: December 2018
Face to face contact will be an average of 8 hours a week, 10 hours in the workplace and 10 hours self-directed learning as a minimum.
- New Zealand Certificate in Production Management (Level 5)
- Diploma in Agriculture from Lincoln or Massey University
Commence a pathway towards farm management commencing with positions of responsibility including senior shepherd, stock manager and farm assistant or other simular roles in the farming industry.
Once in employment you can continue to upskill and complete industry qualifications through the Industry Training Organisation, Primary ITO with the support of your employer.
‘Whatungarongaro he tangata – toitū he whenua hoki’
A loved person will not remain – A treasured land is always there’