About Us

Inspired By Excellence & Innovation

Land Based Training Limited (LBT) was incorporated in December 1996 and is registered as a Private Training Establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 and its subsequent amendments.

Land Based Training Limited is an innovative Tertiary Education Provider with its head office based in Whanganui and branching out with courses and facilities throughout New Zealand.

Land Based Training is classed as a Category One Provider through NZQA’s External Evaluation and Review (EER) process and is nationally accredited by NZQA to deliver New Zealand qualifications from level 2 to level 5. We are a multi funded provider through the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), Secondary Schools and private businesses.

Current Programmes Offered:

Agriculture
Foundation Skills
Literacy and Numeracy
Workplace Literacy and Numeracy
Horticulture and Forestry
Apiculture
Civil Infrastructure
Residential Property Maintenance with BCATS
Pest Control and Monitoring
Sustainability

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Our Priorities – Tō tātou Whakārotau

OBJECTIVE 1: LEARNERS AT THE CENTRE

Priority 1: Ensure places of learning are safe, inclusive and free from racism, discrimination and bullying

Priority 2: Have high aspirations for every learner/ākonga, and support these by partnering with their whānau and communities to design and deliver education that responds to their needs, and sustains their identities, languages and cultures

OBJECTIVE 2: BARRIER FREE ACCESS

Priority 3: Reduce barriers to education for all, including for Māori and Pacific learners/ākonga, disabled learners/ākonga and those with learning support needs

Priority 4: Ensure every learner/ākonga gains sound foundation skills, including language, literacy and numeracy

OBJECTIVE 3: QUALITY TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP

Priority 5: Meaningfully incorporate te reo Māori and tikanga Māori into the everyday life of the place of learning

Priority 6: Develop staff to strengthen teaching, leadership, and learner support capability across the education workforce

OBJECTIVE 4: FUTURE OF LEARNING AND WORK

Priority 7: Collaborate with industries and employers to ensure learners/ ākonga have the skills, knowledge, and pathways to succeed in work

OBJECTIVE 5: WORLD CLASS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Priority 8: Enhance the contribution of research and mātauranga Māori in addressing local and global challenges

AGRICULTURE COURSES

Whether you are just starting in the farming industry, have a foot in the door or been farming for awhile our level 3 to level 5 courses in Agriculture are here to help.

APICULTURE COURSES

Interested in setting up your own beehives? Our level 2 and 3 Apiculture courses are here to help you get a better understanding of how to develop the best hives!

HORTICULTURE COURSES

Develop your green thumb further – with courses from level 2 through to level 4 there is something for whatever stage of learning you are ready for.

CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COURSES

With over 40,000 people needed to work in the contruction and infrastructure industry our level 2 and 3 courses can help give you a foot in the door.

ENVIRONMENTAL CARE COURSES

As we work towards a sustainable and predator free New Zealand by 2050 our courses in pest control and sustainability will help to expand your knowledge and give you the tools you need.

SCHOOLS AND GATEWAY COURSES

Our STAR, Gateway and Short Courses which range from short block courses to full programmes give us a platform to partner with Secondary Schools and provide and opportunity to students.

KEEP EDUCATING YOURSELF (KEY)

Our KEY programme works with students to build confidence, develop life skills, increase numeracy and literacy and prepare them for their future.

SHORT COURSES

We offer a range of short courses catered to corporate or business groups wanting to upskill. Talk to us today about opportunities for you and your team!

WORKPLACE LITERACY

We can help set up a sustainable literacy and numeracy programme for your employees that reflects the needs and priorities of your workplace

I got my level 3 Dairy Farming through Land Based Training. It was so cool. I met nice people and the tutor is awesome. I class them all as the naki whanau

Pip Davis

Yeah the best course around to be honest. Learnt so much!

Brandon Te Kahu

I’m a level 2 Horticulture student and the tutors are so awesome and supportive. The other students are cool, we are a fun bunch. I have learnt so much in a short amount of time.

Kelly Wheatley

Awesome course, learning heaps & loving it! Free knowledge, a priceless gift I will always be grateful for.

Meredith Everett