Agriculture

The Primary Industries are the backbone of New Zealand’s economy – and they’re always looking for aspirants with the right skills.

UCOL’s Primary Industries programmes includes agriculture, beekeeping, dairy, fencing, shearing and ag contracting. These programmes are taught by industry professionals and delivered through hands-on learning in real environments.

The future of our primary industries won’t look the same, and our Government has pointed out the need for diverse, innovative new people and skills. The demand for qualified employees is growing rapidly, so be ready to help shape our country’s future success.

Want to learn a bit more about what’s on offer and kick-starting your career in New Zealand’s most essential sector? We recommend trying out the free, Taratahi Food & Fibre: Taster Camps. 

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  Free short courses

  

  Free short courses

  • Other Programmes

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    • Taratahi Food and Fibre: Taster Camp

       

      Duration: 2-6 weeks

      Start:  Jan 2021

      Location: Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre (near Masterton)

      Taster Camp various topics below
    • Fencing Short Course

       

      Duration: 3 weeks
      Monday to Friday
      

      Start:  February

      Location: Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre (near Masterton)

       
    • Shearing Short Course

       

      Duration: 2 weeks
      Monday to Friday

      Start:  Jan/Mar/Apr

      Location: Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre (near Masterton)

       
    • Dairy Course

       

      Duration: 2 weeks
      Monday to Friday

      Start:  Feb/Mar/Apr/May

      Location: Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre (near Masterton)

       
    • Beekeeping Course

       

      Duration: 2 weeks
      Monday to Friday
      

      Start:  February

      Location: Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre (near Masterton)

       
    • Ag Contracting Course

       

      Duration: 6 weeks

      Start:  Feb/Apr

      Location: Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre (near Masterton)

       
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  Basic Beekeeping

  

  Basic Beekeeping

  • Certificates

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    • New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture

      Level 3

      Duration: 18 weeks

      Start:  February/July

      Location: UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

       
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  Conservation

  

  Conservation

  • Certificates

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    • New Zealand Certificate in Conservation (Operations) (Level 4)

      Level 4

      Duration: 41 weeks

      Start:  February

      Location: Pūkaha Mt Bruce

       

  • In School (programmes for current secondary school students)

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    • Academy Te Kura Tapere (Conservation)

      Level 3

      Duration: 

      Start:  February

      Location: UCOL Wairarapa

       

  • Other Programmes

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    • Pukaha Taster Course

       

      Duration: One week

      Start:  14 Dec 2020

      Location: Pūkaha Mt Bruce

       
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  Farming

  

  Farming

  • Diplomas

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    • New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5)

      Level 5

      Duration: 12-18 weeks

      Start:  March

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

       

  • Certificates

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    • New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems)

      Level 3

      Duration: 26 weeks, full-time (including two weeks holiday)

      Start:  June

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North and UCOL Wairarapa Campus in Masterton

       
    • New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3)

       

      Duration: 12-18 weeks

      Start:  February

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North and Taratahi

      with optional strands in Specialist Equipment, and Infrastructure.