New Zealand Apprenticeship in Agriculture - Breeding Livestock Farming

Level 4

Overview

Level of study

Level 4

Cost (incl GST)

From $3,220*

Length

20 months

Prerequisites

Learners must be employed in the sector, have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture - Level 3 and had at least two years on-farm.

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May be eligible for Government Support including Fees Free. Learn more here.

Summary

This apprenticeship is suitable for Stock/Block Managers. As an apprentice, learners will receive 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

The first topic to start will depend on the season. Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision with responsibility for their duties and work outcomes.

Topics include: 

  • Farm environment planning
  • Feeding, pastoral production systems and benchmarking
  • Maintenance and agribusiness activities
  • Health, mating and parturition management
  • Production plan.

 

Enrolment Forms

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