Farming
Make your living off the land with our practical, supportive and flexible agriculture learning options. With no shortage of jobs available in New Zealand’s primary industries, we’ll get you ready for work in no time.
You will gain lots of practical experience on the Tai Poutini Polytechnic training farm in Reefton. You will learn about tractors, quad bikes, and LUV's as well as farm machinery, carry out farm maintenance like fence repairs, understand health and safety and learn to identify risks
Farming qualifications
Farming
The New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (level 3) with optional strands in specialist equipment and infrastructure offers learners skills in working safely on farm with a range of vehicles, machinery and infrastructure.Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Greymouth
Career potential
Farm Hand, Shepherd
Agriculture
Rianna Climo
Student story
Rianna got a taste of working on the farm and knew she was keen on physical work and making a living off the land.
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