Horticulture
Post Harvest
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Post Harvest – Level 2
Post harvest is a key part of the production process. You’ll learn the safe way to prepare packaging, pack, grade, stack and move produce around the storage facility. You’ll also begin to operate vehicles and machinery under supervision.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
This course takes 7 months to complete and you can start anytime.
Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) – Post Harvest.
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Post Harvest – Level 3
This introduces you to operational details, such as grading and packing to specific criteria, preparing for changeovers and keeping an eye on consumables. You’ll also be able to take your pick of one of three post harvest activities - quality control, coolstore operations or laboratory technician work, learning specialist knowledge in a key area.
You can complete this course as the first year of a NZ Apprenticeship.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
This course takes 12 months to complete and you can start anytime.
Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) – Post Harvest.
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Post Harvest – Level 4
This is where you gain the skills and understanding to step up into supervising. You’ll be able to lead and manage a team, ensuring quality and productivity at every step. You’ll learn how to manage, inspire and guide those around you, ensuring the highest standards along the entire post harvest process.
You can complete this course as the second and third year of a NZ Apprenticeship.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
This course takes 16 months to complete and you can start anytime.
Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) – Post Harvest.
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Train the Trainer (Short Course)
This one-day interactive workshop will give you the skills needed to grow an effective, safe team that you can rely on. You’ll learn how to motivate, train and assess employees to ensure they perform to a consistently high standard.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
This course is delivered as a 1-day workshop. Contact us for upcoming courses in your area.
Prerequisites
You must be in a role where you supervise or manage staff.
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Introduction to Team Leadership – Level 3
Effective businesses are built on strong teams. With this course you'll learn the essential fundamentals of team leadership, from inspiring team performance to understanding leadership styles.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
This course takes 9 months to complete.
Prerequisites
You must be working as a part of or leading a team.
Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) Level 3.
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Comprehensive First Aid
This course covers all of the essentials and more. It is the minimum requirement for high risk workplaces, and it meets the Department of Labour First Aid for Workplaces standard.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
The time commitment for this course is 12 hours over two days. You can choose to do the whole course in a face to face environment or mix it up with online learning. Opting for the mixed delivery gives you the choice and flexibility to complete your training when and where you choose.
Qualification
New Zealand Red Cross First Aid Certificate.
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First Aid Revalidation
This 1-day course is a revalidation of your first aid skills, keeping your knowledge up to date and relevant.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
You can choose to do the whole course in a face to face environment or mix it up with online learning. Opting for the mixed delivery gives you the choice and flexibility to complete your training when and where you choose.
Prerequisites
This revalidation course is for those who have previously completed Comprehensive First Aid training, and whose two year certificate is due for renewal or has expired for no more than 3 months.
Qualification
A renewed New Zealand Red Cross First Aid Certificate.
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Post Harvest Apprenticeship - Level 3 & 4
Ideal if you are currently working in the industry with some general work experience and have a desire to develop a career in Post Harvest. You will learn skills to allow you to work in a self-managed capacity with some responsibility for other staff and have an overview of key aspects of post harvest operations.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
This course takes 23 months to complete and employees can start anytime.
Qualification
New Zealand Apprenticeship in Post Harvest (Level 4) includes:
- New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) - Post Harvest
- New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) - Post Harvest
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