New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production
WITT
Subject area
Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
Qualification
Duration
15 Weeks
Total student fees
$3,336
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the organic primary industry sector with graduates who have the skills and knowledge to implement and monitor a production plan relevant to either crop production or livestock production activities in an organic primary production operation.
This qualification is ideally suited to learners who are experienced workers in the organic primary industry sector.
Learners will benefit by having an organic production qualification within a training pathway that recognises progression through the primary industry, as well as increased skills and knowledge acquisition to enable improved employment performance.
The organic primary industry sectors will benefit by having staff with the skills and knowledge to contribute to more efficient and effective operations.
Graduates will be able to work in a self-managed capacity and may have some responsibility for the performance of others.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Application by Academic Qualification (Under 20 years of age) Applicants should be a minimum of 16 years of age, and have attained NCEA Level 2 as follows: - 60 credits at Level 2 or above, plus - 20 credits from any level, and Literacy - minimum of 10 credits at Level 1 or above through either: - specified assessment standards available through a range of subject and English for Academic Purposes unit standards 22750 and 22751 (minimum total of 10 credits); or - unit standards - package of three literacy unit standards (26622, 26624, 26625 - all three required). Numeracy - a minimum of 10 credits at Level 1 or above through either: - achievement standards - specified assessment standards available through a range of subject (minimum total of 10 credits), or - unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required). Special Admission Application by Mature Entry (20 years of age and above) Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. Examples of demonstration of ability to succeed are the provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at level 2 or above and/or employment in the related sector for one or more years. They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in one's own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will be taken into consideration during the selection process. N/A Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate of at least 80 per cent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following NCEA Level 3 with UE, or Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), or
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
15 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$3,336 | $3,336 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$4,625 | $4,625 |
| Total | $7,961 | $7,961 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 948 896
Phone: (06) 757 3100
Fax: (06) 757 3236
Email: academicservicesemail@witt.ac.nz
Web: http://www.witt.ac.nz
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