Assess and manage risks to freshwater from horticultural production (Micro-credential)
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Horticulture
Qualification
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Entry requirements
It is expected that providers refer to the below requirements when developing programme entry requirements
- It would be expected that ākonga/learners for this micro-credential will be involved with the horticulture industry as either a student, grower, horticulture advisor, or auditor.
- Ākonga/Learners require sufficient levels of literacy and numeracy to allow them to read and understand course material and resources, and complete assessment tasks.
- Providers will support ākonga/learners during delivery to ensure they have the level of literacy and numeracy required.
- For ākonga/learners who do not have English as their first language, the level of English language skills required is equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5 in General or Academic, with no band score lower than 5.
Further information on language proficiency requirements can be found in the Programme Approval, Recognition and Accreditation Rules, available from NZQA.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This micro-credential has been developed to upskill horticulture ākonga/learners' awareness of freshwater values and uses and the potential risks posed by horticultural production systems on values and uses. It is aimed at growers, horticulture advisors, auditors, and horticulture ākonga/learners.
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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