New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems)
SIT
Subject area
Agriculture not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
44 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the pastoral farming sector with graduates who have a broad theoretical understanding of New Zealand pastoral farming systems and practical capability in the pastoral farming sector.
The pastoral farming industry will benefit from being able to identify and recruit graduates who have an understanding of the key inputs into farming systems, and the wider context of the pastoral farming industry in terms of environmentally and financially sustainable farming practices.
This qualification is designed to be flexible enough to reflect regional and industry variations in demand for skills.
Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision in the pastoral farming sector.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Applicants under 20 years: Must be 16 years of age at time of course commencement. Should have attained NCEA Level 2. Applicants under 20 years of age who have not attained NCEA Level 2 must submit evidence of ability to succeed, examples of ability to succeed include provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at level 2 or above in a related discipline; employment in the related sector for three months or more; written testimonial/referral. Applicants over 20 years: Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. examples of ability to succeed include provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at level 2 or above in a related discipline; employment in the related sector for three months or more; written testimonial/referral. Personal commitment and a belief in one s own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
44 Weeks
Tuition Fees
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
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National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 478 839
Phone: (03) 211 2699
Fax: (03) 214 4977
Email: info@sit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.sit.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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