Project Description
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the primary industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to take responsibility for the day to day operational management of an organic primary production operation.
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| Training and Pruning Fruit Trees | |
| UN830 | Train and Prune Fruit Trees |
| Organic Certification for Horticultural Operations | |
| UN21040 | Describe the scope and application of standards that apply to organic horticulture in New Zealand |
| UN21046 | Demonstrate knowledge of obtaining and maintaining organic certification for horticulture operations |
| UN21048 | Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for post-harvest handling of organic horticultural produce |
| Organic Pest, Disease and Weed Management plan | |
| UN21044 | Develop and apply an organic pest, disease, and weed management plan for an organic crop |
| Growing Media, Health and Strategies | |
| UN3004 | Use soil-less growing media in horticulture |
| UN24544 | Analyse soil health status, and determine on-farm strategies for improvement |
| Propagate Plants from Seed and Understanding Rootstock Requirements | |
| UN2811 | Demonstrate knowledge of rootstock requirements and select rootstock for planting |
| UN20557 | Select, collect and treat seed, and propagate plants from seed |
Outcome Statement
Graduates of the qualification will be able to:
- apply knowledge of organic principles to the implementation and monitoring of an organic primary production plan and organic standard’s compliance requirements.
Crop Production Context
To achieve the New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production (Level 4) (Crop Production) graduates must be able to apply the skills and knowledge of organic production in a crop production context to meet the outcomes.
Education Pathways
This qualification may lead on to the New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production (Level 5) (Crop Production) [Ref: 2682].
Employment Pathways
Graduates of this qualification are likely to be employed as an: organic orchard/vineyard supervisor or leading hand, organic crop supervisor or team leader, organic crop monitor, organic nursery specialist, organic farm production manager. This qualification will also be suitable for land owners who wish to gain knowledge of organic primary production growing systems and practices.
Duration
20 weeks full time or 45 weeks part time
Entry Criteria
Academic Achievement
Applicants should demonstrate an ability to succeed in tertiary study, shown by the completion of any of the following qualifications or courses of study:
- New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture / Horticulture Level 3 and / or equivalent qualification or experience in the industry.
- Any qualification specified by the ITO or equivalent standards setting body appropriate for this qualification.
Selection Criteria
All applicants will be required to meet with the tutor or field officer of the programme they are applying for prior to starting – this will be an informal conversation which will include covering the programme expectations and getting a better understanding of suitability for the programme. Where there are more applicants than places available or the programme is not the best fit, a waiting list will be kept or our team will work with you to provide a suitable alternative. On completion of this conversation the tutor will assist with filling in the full application form to move into the next part of the enrolment process.
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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.
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