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Programmes & Training
Agriculture
Waipapa Cadet Unit in conjunction with Onsite Education
Full-time Training in Agriculture 42 week programme starting 1 February 2010
An opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the farming sector on a residential programme based at the Waipapa Cadet training complex, Poihipi Rd, Mokai, Taupo.
SUBJECTS
Health and Safety
Cattle/sheep reproduction
Pest control
Animal handling (sheep, beef, dairy)
Vehicles and Machinery
Fencing
Four-wheeled bikes
Two-wheeled bikes
Chainsaws
Tractors
Cadets will participate in theory study & practical experience, on a daily basis.
Cadets will live in the Waipapa residential hostel (see next page for details)
Cadets will benefit from being in an outdoor environment while they gain basic farm skills and knowledge, becoming proficient in fencing, stock handling, use of farm machinery and vehicles.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Employment.
ILP Certificate in Agriculture level 3 (incorporating National Certificate level 2)
A chance to follow the “Onsite pathway” to the next levels—National Certificates
Level 3 & 4 in either Dairy, Sheep or Cattle strands.
This programme is NZQA and Study Link approved for allowances and loans
Phone (06) 878 5561 (Onsite, Hastings)
or email aginfo@ilp.ac.nz
National Certificate in Agriculture - Tractors & ATV’s - Pasture Management - Health & Safety - Stock Handling - Chainsaws - Fencing - Levels 2, 3 & 4
Strands - Dairy | Sheep | Cattle - Seasonal Programme
Low Fees
Onsite Education (06) 878 5561
Hawkes Bay, Taupo, Gisborne & Taranaki. Email: aginfo@ilp.ac.nz
ILP Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3) Dairy Production
ILP Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) Dairy Production
National Certificate in Agriculture Level 3 & 4 (Beef)
National Certificate in Agriculture Level 3 & 4 (Sheep)
Information
Agriculture offers a range of employment options on farms. From short term seasonal, part-time, full-time, contract labour, lower order share milking, 50/50 share milking and jobs offered by the service sector to farmers such as fencing, contracting and artificial breeding.
We are accredited in Sheep and Cattle unit standards and teach all aspects of Farm Safety using ATV's, Motor bikes, Tractors, Chainsaws, Stock handling and Fencing.
This course of study can be incorporated into the seasonal cycle of production by using on farm work experience and off farm periods for study and research. There are no formal academic requirements for these programmes however a general interest in Agriculture is essential.
Course Fees
Please contact your local area office or email office@ilp.ac.nz to request an Onsite presentation pack. This pack will give you all the information you require and more. We look forward to hearing from you!