New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production
Southern Institute of Technology Ltd
Subject area
Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
It is strongly recommended that this qualification is completed in conjunction with, or following completion of, agriculture or horticulture production qualifications at an appropriate level.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the primary industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to take responsibility for the day to day operational management of an organic primary production operation.
Learners will benefit by having an organic production qualification within a training pathway that recognises progression through the primary industry, as well as increased skills and knowledge acquisition to enable improved job performance.
The organic primary industry sectors will benefit by having staff with the skills and knowledge to contribute to more efficient and effective operations.
This qualification is ideally suited to people who are experienced workers in the primary industry.
To achieve this qualification graduates will be able to carry out organic production tasks relevant to either a crop production or a livestock production context to meet the outcomes.
Graduates will be capable of working in a self-managed capacity and may have some responsibility for the performance of others.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies at this level can earn:
$35,000
Median earnings one year after study
$36,000
Median earnings two years after study
$40,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
54%
Employment rate two years after study
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
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