New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Agriculture) - Dairy Farming
Level 2
Overview
Level of study
Level 2
Cost (incl GST)
From $586.50*
Length
7 months
Prerequisites
Learners must be employed in the sector.
* Vehicle and machinery units available at an additional cost. Programme part of Government’s Free Trades Training initiative which may mean a subsidised price.
Summary
This programme sets learners up with basic knowledge and skills to work safely and confidently on a farm. It’s a great first step to an apprenticeship.
Topics covered
- safe handling of livestock and behaviours
- assisting with milking and knowledge of the milking shed equipment and hygiene
- assisting with feeding
- assisting during calving and/or lambing
- fencing (installation and maintenance)
- planting and caring of trees and shrubs
The following choices are available to add into the programme:
- Safe handling of agri-chemicals
- Chainsaw
- Tractor
- Quad Bike
- LUV
- Motorcycle
Check out others who have done training with us
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Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer of the year winner Quinn Morgan almost gave up on finding a job in Aotearoa in 2020 and was headed back to Australia to live with his young whānau when he landed a job on a dairy farm.
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