New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills
SIT
Subject area
General Land Skills
Qualification
Duration
14 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide primary industry workplaces with individuals who can safely and effectively carry out operational activities which involve vehicles, machinery and infrastructure.
Primary industry workplaces will benefit by having staff with the skills to safely and effectively complete operational activities relevant to vehicles, machinery and infrastructure.
Learners will benefit by having a qualification within a training pathway that recognises progression through the industry and enables improved job performance.
This qualification is for learners from a wide range of primary industry workplaces who want to develop a range of competencies that contribute to the safe and effective operation of a primary industry workplace.
Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Vehicles, Machinery and Infrastructure)(Level 3). Students must be a minimum of 16 years at the start of their course and ideally have NCEA Level 2. Students may be assessed by personal interview. Demonstrate a keen interest in working in the primary industries, as evidenced through a letter of intent and/or curriculum vitae. The following unit standards (or equivalent knowledge and skills) are pre requisites for some quads and motorcycles Quad bikes - 24557 and 24554 Motorcycles - 24555 and 19053 Students must be able to demonstrate the pre requisites skills and knowledge before undertaking assessment against the unit standards included in the programme schedule. If required additional teaching will occur so that students reach this level. This will enable students to achieve the mandatory unit standards.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
14 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
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 478 839
Phone: (03) 211 2699
Fax: (03) 214 4977
Email: info@sit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.sit.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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