New Zealand Certificate in Agrichemical Application
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Pest and Weed Control
Qualification
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Entry requirements
It is recommended that candidates complete introductory applicator training prior to entering a programme that leads to the award of this qualification.
Programmes leading towards the achievement of this qualification must comply with NZS 8409:2004 Management of Agrichemicals.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the agrichemical industry with people who have the technical skills and knowledge to apply agrichemicals and work unsupervised in the agrichemical application industry.
The qualification includes strands that recognise specialist knowledge and practical skills relating to agrichemical application in various contexts.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies at this level can earn:
$55,000
Median earnings one year after study
$58,000
Median earnings two years after study
$64,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
75%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 86 22 84
Phone: 0800 86 22 84
Email: greg.durkin@bcito.org.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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