New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production (Level 3)

Southern Institute of Technology

Learn about the factors influencing organic production the biotic interactions which occur in organic production ecosystems soil and ground preparation for organic production and how to control for weeds animal pest and disease in an organic production activity.This programme is delivered in partnership with The Biological Husbandry Unit based at Lincoln University.The aims of the qualification are as followsTo gain skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to working or further training in the organic primary production sectorTo provide a base for learners to progress to more advanced studies in organic primary productionTo provide a programme of study that will enhance your knowledge base of organic production growing systems and environments for those working or intending to work in the sectorCareer OpportunitiesAt the successful completion of this programme students will have the required competencies to function successfully and effectively at entry levels within the horticulture sector. Graduates of this qualification may be employed or selfemployed as anOrganic orchard workerOrganic vineyard workerOrganic greenhouse workerOrganic crop workerOrganic nursery workerOrganic farm assistantworkerOrganic pastoral farm workerOrganic arable farm workerMahinga Kai assistantworkerSatisfactory CompletionTo satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production Level 3 and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieveA minimum of 50 credits in accordance with the Programme schedule for the New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production Level 3.The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production Level 3 fulltime over 6 months or parttime over 2 years.Please Note Students failing to engage in study as per programme requirements may forfeit Zero Fees entitlement.