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Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge

(Level 3)

Course Length

One year from date of enrolment, part-time study

Credits

61 credits

Qualification

Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 3)

Course Fee

NZ student fees
International student

Entry Requirements

Competent in written English. Enrol at any time, students must be 16 years or over. English language proficiency is required. International students require IELTS of 5.5 or a TOEFL of 500 plus TWE 4.5

Textbooks Required

None

Course Content

This course is ideal for students who already have a basic knowledge of agriculture and wish to extend their knowledge. The course does not contain any practical. Students may progress with their studies by enrolling on the Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 4).

Numbers indicate NZQA unit standards which you may achieve on successful completion of the course

Soils and Pastures

  • 24542 Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of agriculture systems on soils
  • 19373 Demonstrate knowledge of Fertiliser, & Implications for Handling and Spreading Fertiliser
  • 19101 Describe Methods to Maximise Pasture Production and Pasture Renovation and Renewal.
  • 19069 Demonstrate knowledge of Plant Pests, Diseases and Disorders, Assess Control Measures

Cattle and Sheep Breeding

  • 24624 Demonstrate knowledge of Cattle Genetics and Selection
  • 19086 Demonstrate knowledge of Cattle Reproduction Organs, Cycles and Processes
  • 19157 Demonstrate knowledge of Sheep Genetics and Ram Selection

Cattle and Sheep Rearing

  • 19075 Demonstrate knowledge of Calving, Associated Diseases and Health Disorders
  • 19087 Demonstrate knowledge of Calf Rearing from Birth to Weaning
  • 10082 Demonstrate knowledge of Rearing Weaner or Replacement Cattle
  • 19149 Describe Lambing and the Procedures for Assisting Ewes Having Difficulty Lambing
  • 10090 Demonstrate knowledge of Rearing Lambs and Hoggets

Deer Breeding

  • 24809 Describe the Contribution of Genetics, Traits and Productivity Targets to Deer Breeding.
  • 1532 Demonstrate knowledge of Deer Reproduction, Breeds, Classes, Identification and Recording
  • 19095 Demonstrate knowledge of Sale, Purchase and Transportation of Deer
  • 1526 Demonstrate knowledge of Deer Mating