Agriculture & Conservation

The Primary Industries are the backbone of New Zealand’s economy – and they’re always looking for workers with the right skills. At UCOL you have the opportunity to learn the skills required to follow your passion with a career in agriculture.

Our range of Primary Industries programmes include certificates in agriculture and primary industries, certificates in conservation, and short agriculture courses. These programmes are taught by industry professionals and are delivered through hands-on learning.

Want to learn a bit more about what’s on offer and kick-starting your career in New Zealand’s most essential sector? The programme information below will give you a good idea on what’s being offered across our region.

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  Farming

  

  Farming

  • Certificates

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    • Certificate in Animal Wellbeing (Dairy) (Level 4)

       

      Duration: 8 weeks

      Start:  TBC

      Location: via QCONZ

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

       

      Duration: 12 weeks full-time
      (See Course Hours & Duration for details)

      Start:  Jul 2024

      Location: UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

      with optional strands in Specialist Equipment, and Infrastructure.
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  Conservation

  

  Conservation

  • Certificates

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

      Level 4

      Duration: 1 year full-time (41 weeks)
      (See Course Hours & Duration for details)

      Start:  Feb 2024

      Location: Wairarapa (Pūkaha Mt Bruce / Wairarapa UCOL Campus)

       

  • In School (programmes for current secondary school students)

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    • Academy Certificate in Introductory Conservation (Te Kura Tapere)

      Level 3

      Duration: 

      Start:  Feb 2024

      Location: Wairarapa Pūkaha (Mt Bruce)