New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills
WITT
Subject area
General Land Skills
Qualification
Duration
17 Weeks
Total student fees
$2,550
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide primary industry workplaces with individuals who can safely and effectively carry out operational activities which involve vehicles, machinery and infrastructure.
Primary industry workplaces will benefit by having staff with the skills to safely and effectively complete operational activities relevant to vehicles, machinery and infrastructure.
Learners will benefit by having a qualification within a training pathway that recognises progression through the industry and enables improved job performance.
This qualification is for learners from a wide range of primary industry workplaces who want to develop a range of competencies that contribute to the safe and effective operation of a primary industry workplace.
Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
NCEA Level 1 or; a qualification at Level 1 or above, with evidence of literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1), or Evidence of relevant knowledge and experience, including literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1).( In this case the applicant may be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence). This programme is open to international students. Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme. Ways, in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction(conditions apply); completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language(Level 3 with any endorsement); approved scores on IELTS tests(Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5); or completion of accepted international equivalents. 16 years of age at the time the programme commences Be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes . In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Vehicles, Machinery and Infrastructure) (Level 3). where they supply evidence to satisfy the Programme Coordinator of their ability to succeed on the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Vehicles, Machinery and Infrastructure) (Level 3).
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
17 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$2,550 | $2,550 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$4,989 | $4,989 |
| Total | $7,539 | $7,539 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 948 896
Phone: (06) 757 3100
Fax: (06) 757 3236
Email: academicservicesemail@witt.ac.nz
Web: http://www.witt.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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