New Zealand Certificate in Land Based Sustainability Practices
National Trade Academy Limited
Subject area
Agriculture not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
12 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the land based primary industries with individuals who are able to apply knowledge of sustainable practices in a land based context.
Graduates will benefit by having the skills and knowledge to actively contribute to environmental, conservation and land based management practices to enhance sustainability.
Communities will benefit by having graduates who can apply sustainable practices to their workplace to ensure the continuation of current land based management activities while conserving the environment.
Graduates will be able to work under limited supervision with responsibility for work outcomes.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Prospective students must have an interview prior to acceptance into this programme. At this point their goals are discussed and the context chosen that best meets their needs. They are given a tour of NTA and get to meet their tutor. Prospective students must have the physical capability to cope with the practical demands of this programme. Students will require suitable wet weather protective gear and farm appropriate footwear. Wet weather gear is included in the course fees for international students and is included in course related costs for domestic students. Information is provided in acceptance letters. Detail and costs can be discussed at the pre- enrolment interview. Domestic students Age: Must be at least 16 years of age or 15 years of age with a Ministry of Education early leaver exemption. Open entry with an interest in the Primary Industry. There is no mandatory prerequisites to meet regulatory body or legislative requirements for this qualification. International students Age: Minimum age of 18 years old or turning 18 prior to the end of the programme. Academic: Open entry with a primary industry background or an interest in the primary industries in their own country. International students for whom English is a second language must attain an IELTS General or Academic score of 5 or equivalent with no band score lower than 5 or pass an internal test to assess their English proficiency level according to Rule 18 English language requirements for international students.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
12 Weeks
Tuition Fees
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
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National Graduate Outcomes
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (03) 3602192
Email: craig@nta.co.nz
Web: http://www.nta.co.nz
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