Northland (in partnership with NorthTec)
Agriculture is Northland's fourth largest industry and biggest employer, dairy, beef, deer and sheep farms all represented in the region.
NorthTec, in partnership with Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, offers a number of agricultural programmes on a range of farms and venues throughout Northland. Programmes are practical and relevant and will teach real life-skills while completing NZQA qualifications.
Students work with qualified and experienced tutors who will offer them theory and practical knowledge in a number of areas, including animal husbandry, soil and crop management, fencing, ATVs, chainsaws and land management.
Qualifications Available
Please click the link below for more information about specific courses available throughout Northland or call 0800 GOFARM
National Certificate in Farming Skills (Work Ready) - Level 3 - Full time
Start Dates 2012
January intake - Monday 23 January
Midyear intake - Monday 16 July
Certificate in General Farm Skills - Level 3 - Part time
Start Date
Rolling enrolments throughout 2012
National Certificate in Fencing – Rodney
The full time National Certificate in Fencing Level 3 is targeted at local youth aged 16-25 years within the Rodney District and will run for 37 weeks.
You will learn a wide range of skills from fencing, building structures, tractors, ATVs, chainsaws and a variety of farm tasks.
You need to be keen on the outdoors and enjoy physical work. The fencing course will cater for up to 20 students and you do not need to have had any prior experience in fencing or the rural sector.
This is a free, full-time course.
Enrol now for our 2012 intake as places are limited.
2012 start date
Tuesday 7 February
Contact Steve Hannam on 06 3782 116 or 027 470528
Page last updated on: 13-02-2012
