New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills
Eastern Institute of Technology Ltd
Subject area
Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
Entry requirements
The following legislation and guidelines, and subsequent amendments apply:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
- Animal Welfare Act 1999
- Worksafe New Zealand Health and Safety Guide
- New Zealand Transport Agency Agricultural Vehicle Guide.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to enable the recognition of the entry level skills and knowledge required by the primary industry sector, and to provide a training pathway for entry into careers in the primary sector.
This qualification is targeted at new or potential entrants into the primary sector including seasonal workers, career changers and those not yet engaged in education, employment or training.
This qualification will allow primary industry workplaces to:
- recognise the skill development of casual, seasonal and/or entry level employees, and
- identify graduates who can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge to contribute safely and effectively in the workplace.
Graduates will be capable of working under supervision.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies at this level can earn:
($1)
Median earnings one year after study
$37,000
Median earnings two years after study
$43,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Not Available
Employment rate two years after study
38%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Lawson Robinson Hawke’s Bay Scholarship
Provided by:
Victoria University of Wellington
Website:
http://www.showgroundshb.co.nz/admin/uploads/file/2019-lawrob-scholarship2.pdf
Value:
$3000 (incl GST), payable towards their course fees.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Scholarship
Provided by:
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd - HR Assistant
Website:
http://www.ballance.co.nz/Our-CoOp/Our-Community/Scholarships
Value:
$4000 per annum
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 225 5348
Phone: (06) 974 8000
Fax: (06) 974 8905
Email: info@eit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.eit.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.