Farming Workplace Operations
Farming
A course by
EIT
This conjoint programme consists of the NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) and the NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (with optional Infrastructure strand) (Level 3), providing entry-level practical production and safety skills for the primary industry sector.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rural Studies Unit (RSU), Gisborne
It will take a total of 27 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Practical skills in primary industry tasks
Carry out practical tasks associated with entry level roles in the primary industry sector.
Safe working practices
Use safe work practices relevant to the primary industry context.
Self-management and employability
Demonstrate self-management and employability skills within primary industry roles.
What You're Signing Up For
The Farming Workplace Operations programme at Eastern Institute of Technology incorporates NZ Certificates at Level 2 and Level 3 designed to equip students with entry-level skills in primary industry farming operations. The programme provides a broad theoretical understanding of New Zealand pastoral farming systems alongside practical capability in rural workplace tasks, including safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and infrastructure. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level roles in the rural primary sector, with knowledge in livestock production, hazard management, technology utilization, and workplace safety.
Course Content
- Entry level practical production tasks
- Safe work practices
- Safe practices of vehicles
- Safe practices of machinery
- Safe practices of infrastructure
- Assist with livestock production tasks
- Utilise technology in farming context
- Identify and assist with management of workplace hazards
- Safely use and maintain workplace vehicles, machinery, and infrastructure
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent literacy and numeracy evidence
At least 16 years of age at programme commencement
Physical ability to complete programme outcomes
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Primary Industry
Agriculture
Farming
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry level roles in primary industry farming operations
Livestock production assistant
Farm machinery operator