New Zealand Apprenticeship in Post-Harvest

Level 3 and Level 4

Overview

Level of study

Level 3 and Level 4

Cost (incl GST)

From $2,580.60*

Length

26 months

Prerequisites

Learners must be employed in the sector.

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Summary

This comprehensive programme is ideal if people are currently working in the industry with some general work experience and have a desire to develop a career in Post Harvest. Learners will learn skills to allow them to work in a self-managed capacity with some responsibility for other staff and have an overview of key aspects of post-harvest operations.

This programme takes 26 months to complete and learners can start anytime.

Learning outcomes

The New Zealand Apprenticeship in Post-Harvest is a composite level 3 and 4 programme.

Graduates will be able to:

  • Supervise and provide instruction to team members using a range of effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Implement and monitor post-harvest operations to achieve goals and standards, including:
    • operations and continuous improvement
    • horticulture product storage life and post-harvest treatments
    • post-harvest tasks
    • operation of post-harvest equipment.
  • Implement and monitor standards to achieve production goals, including:
    • quality standards and regulatory requirements
    • goals in a post-harvest workplace
    • food safety procedures. 

Enrolment Forms

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