Dairy Farming Training with Primary ITO

From short courses to full apprenticeships, we have a training solution for you. Enter your details below and we'll be in touch, or keep scrolling to learn more about our programmes.

Farm Assistant Training Options (Level 3)

Assist with Milk Harvesting and Optimising Milk Quality

Assist with Dairy Farming Mating, Calving and Neonatal Care

Livestock Feed Supply and Demand

Assist with management of livestock health and biosecurity

Assisting with Operating Dairy Effluent Management Systems

Combine these micro-credentials by signing up for a full NZ Certificate (Level 3) and get 50% off* fees!

Herd or Assistant Manager Training Options (Level 4)

Milk Harvesting Management

Health, Mating and Parturition Management

Feeding, Pastoral Production Systems and Benchmarking

Farm Environment Planning

Effluent and Waste Management

Combine these micro-credentials by signing up for a full NZ Certificate (Level 4) and get 50% off* fees!

Longer programmes

Interested in on-going training to develop your staff?

The Micro-credentials listed above can be completed as part of a New Zealand Certificate (levels 3 and 4 available) or even a full New Zealand Apprenticeship - plus employers of first year apprentices can get up to $6,000 back per year for each first-year apprentice they have employed on farm via the Apprenticeship Boost! And for senior staff, managers and farm owners, we also offer two Level 5 programmes:

How we support you

Our Training Advisers work alongside you to achieve the best result for your business and your staff. They’ll provide expertise on learning pathways with your business needs, undertake regular visits, and for learners, they’ll plan study nights and arrange literacy and numeracy support when required.

*50% off fees - Terms and Conditions

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