New Zealand Certificate in Land Based Sustainability Practices (Level 3)
Environment
A course by
SIT
Gain foundation skills to contribute to environmental sustainability in agriculture and horticulture with the NZ Certificate in Land Based Sustainability Practices (Level 3), available via distance learning.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 3 months
Core skills this course teaches
Apply sustainability concepts to land-based practices
Identify and apply knowledge of sustainable environmental, conservation, and land-based management practices to activities in an agricultural or horticultural context.
Understand sustainability principles in New Zealand
Discuss sustainability principles specific to the Aotearoa, New Zealand context and reflect on personal practices.
Meet compliance requirements for land sustainability
Describe compliance requirements for sustainable practices in land-based industries.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme is designed to provide you with skills and knowledge to actively contribute to the environmental sustainability of agricultural or horticultural industries in New Zealand. Develop practical understanding of sustainability, conservation, land management, composting, native plant propagation, sustainable water use, and more. The qualification also lays a foundation for further advanced study in land-based sustainability.
Course Content
- Introduction to sustainability principles in New Zealand (compulsory)
- Electives (choose 2):
- Composting techniques and benefits
- Growing local food and sustainable selling systems
- Native plant propagation and eco-sourcing
- Riparian planting and waterway quality
- Sustainable water use and water management
What you need to know first
Minimum age of 16 years
NCEA Level 2 (60 credits at Level 2 or above, plus 20 credits from any level, 10 Literacy credits at Level 1 or above, 10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above)
Mature students (aged 20+), evidence of successful completion of a Level 2 qualification or relevant work experience
Computer and internet access required
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environmental management
Agriculture
Horticulture
Conservation
Future employment opportunities might be
Iwi worker
Community council worker
Grower
Farmer
Farm worker
Department of Conservation worker