New Zealand Apprenticeship in Agriculture - Breeding Livestock Farming
Level 3 and Level 4
Overview
Level of study
Level 3 and Level 4
Cost (incl GST)
$6,612.50*
Length
39 months
Prerequisites
Learners must be employed in the sector, have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills and/or had at least one year on-farm.
Summary
Suitable for Shepherds, this apprenticeship provides learners with personal mentoring and support from their Primary ITO Training Adviser who will meet with them, and their employer, regularly throughout the year to help set goals and review progress.
Learning outcomes
Level 3 topics include:
- Livestock Feed Supply and Demand
- Health, Wellbeing and Biosecurity
- Mating, Parturition and Young Stock
Additional elective topics include:
- Fencing
- Assisting with maintaining machinery
- Care for and handle farm working animals
Level 4 topics include:
- Farm Environment Planning
- Feeding, Pastoral Production Systems and Benchmarking
- Maintenance and Agribusiness Activities
- Health, Mating and Parturition Management
- Production Plan
The first topic to start will depend on the season. Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision with responsibility for your duties and work outcomes.
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