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Introducing the brand-new Dairy Basics: Milking course

1 November 2024

Primary ITO has launched a new dairy short course providing an affordable and flexible option for all dairy farm staff, no matter what visa or residency status they have.

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New National Manager brings grass roots experience

15 October 2024

Living on the rugged West Coast of the South Island hasn’t limited Primary ITO’s Shannon Gordon from taking on a national manager role well away from big city life.

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$6K for businesses with new apprentices a welcome boost – Andrea Leslie

11 October 2024

The announcement from the Government this week that the Apprenticeship Boost will continue in 2025 for most of our industries is welcome news for employers looking to take on, train and retain new workers.

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Heat up your team’s boiler knowledge!

27 September 2024

Heat up your team’s boiler knowledge with a qualification in Energy and Chemical Process Operations!

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New Effluent and Waste Management Micro-credential available now

13 September 2024

Effluent and waste. They’re not the most glamourous of topics but they are super-important on the farm.

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George Dodson - FMG Young Farmer of the Year

10 September 2024

George Dodson might be only 23 but he is already ticking off life goals, including winning the 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year Award, and is now studying for a Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management through Primary ITO.

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International Literacy Day 8 September 2024

6 September 2024

E kore e mutunga tēnei mea ko te ako – Learning is never-ending. By Mel Weston, Primary ITO Learning Support Manager 

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Great support from learners for Primary ITO training

8 August 2024

More than 90 percent of Primary ITO learners are satisfied with their experience of training with us, according to results from a recent learner experience survey.  

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Putting theory into Practice for Primary ITO learners

17 July 2024

Fifteen Primary ITO agriculture learners got the opportunity to put their theory into practice with expert body condition scoring advisors during a recent workshop held in the central North Island.

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Primary ITO and Pāmu collaborate on new apprenticeship scheme

10 July 2024

Nine new entrants will embark on an exciting career in the agriculture industry with the opportunity to gain Primary ITO qualifications as part of a Pāmu Apprenticeship Scheme kicking off in January 2025.