New Zealand Apprenticeship in Agriculture - Dairy Farming
Level 4
Overview
Level of study
Level 4
Cost (incl GST)
$3,536.25*
Length
20 months
Prerequisites
Learners must be employed in the sector and have at least 3 years' experience on-farm.
*May be eligible for Government Support including Fees Free. Learn more here
Non-funded fee: from $8,657.34. Please note, this fee will only apply for non-funded learners – learners who are not employed in the industry, do not meet the entry requirements of the programme, or are not classed as “domestic learners” under the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) funding rules. For more information, visit the TEC website here.
Summary
This apprenticeship is ideal for Herd or Assistant Managers and will enhance learners skills so they can lead the implementation of production plans.
The first topic will depend on the season and the full programme takes 20 months to complete.
Learning outcomes
Topics covered:
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farm environment planning
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feeding, pastoral production systems and benchmarking
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milk harvesting management
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health, mating and parturition management
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maintenance and agribusiness activities.
When learners finish the programme, they will be able to take responsibility for their duties and work outcomes.
Enrolment Forms
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