Primary Services
Pest Management
As of 1 July 2020, the Government will cover training fees until 31 December 2022 for training in many of our primary sector industries. Click here for more information and eligibility.
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Operate a Tractor (Micro-credential) - Level 3
* Eligible for FREE trades training. Suitable for those with little or no experience, working with tractors in the primary industries. Quickly set yourself up with the knowledge and skills required to operate a tractor safely and confidently with this bite sized qualification.
Duration and start dates
3 months. Start anytime.
Qualification
Operator a Tractor in the Primary Industry (Micro-credential) (Level 3)
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Operate a Motorcycle (Micro-credential) - Level 3
* Eligible for FREE trades training. Suitable for those with little or no experience, working with motorcycles in the primary industries. Quickly set yourself up with the knowledge and skills required to operate a motorcycle safely and confidently with this bite sized qualification.
Duration and start dates
2 months. Start anytime.
Qualification
Operator a Motorcycle in the Primary Industry (Micro-credential) (Level 3)
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Operate a Quad Bike (Micro-credential) - Level 3
* Eligible for FREE trades training. Suitable for those with little or no experience, working with quad bikes in the primary industries. Quickly set yourself up with the knowledge and skills required to operate a quad bike safely and confidently with this bite sized qualification.
Duration and start dates
3 months. Start anytime.
Qualification
Operator a Quad Bike in the Primary Industry (Micro-credential) (Level 3)
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Operate a Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) (Micro-credential) - Level 3
* Eligible for FREE trades training. Suitable for those with little or no experience, working with light utility vehicles in the primary industries. Quickly set yourself up with the knowledge and skills required to operate a LUV safely and confidently with this bite sized qualification.
Duration and start dates
3 months. Start anytime.
Qualification
Operator a Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) in the Primary Industry (Micro-credential) (Level 3)
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Rural Pest Operations - Level 3
* Eligible for FREE trades training. You'll learn all about safe work practices, the impacts of pest control and how to communicate and record information. There are Animal and Plant Pest versions of this programme, and strands in Pest Control and Pest Monitoring.
Career opportunities
On completion you will have the skills and knowledge to be employed as a Pest Control Technician, Department of Conservation Ranger or Regional Council Biosecurity Officer.
Duration and start dates
11 months to complete and you can start anytime.
Qualification
Depending on the strand and context of the programme, you will achieve one of the following qualifications:
- New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3) Rural Pest Control (Pest Animal)
- New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3) Rural Pest Monitoring (Pest Animal)
- New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3) Rural Pest Control (Pest Plant)
- New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3) Rural Pest Monitoring (Pest Plant)
- New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3) Rural Pest Surveying (Pest Animal)
If you complete the Pest Control strand you'll also learn how to prepare and use traps and toxins. The Pest Monitoring strand will teach you to prepare for and carry out transect and inspection based population monitoring. To achieve your qualification you'll also need to undertake some vehicle training.
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Comprehensive First Aid (Short Programme)
This programme 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.
Duration and start dates
The time commitment for this programme is 12 hours over two days. You can choose to do the whole programme 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 programme is a revalidation of your first aid skills, keeping your knowledge up to date and relevant.
Duration and start dates
You can choose to do the whole programme 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
You need to have completed the Comprehensive First Aid training programme. Your certificate needs to be due for renewal or has expired for no more than 3 months.
Qualification
A renewed New Zealand Red Cross First Aid Certificate.