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CERTIFICATE IN
GENERAL FARM SKILLS (LEVEL 2) 2015
For NZ citizens/permanent residents
Certificate in General Farm Skills
(Level 2)
Outline
EIT HAWKE’S BAY
This is a great introductory qualification if you are new to the
agricultural industry with limited skills, no previous experience or if
you are wanting to ensure you are following best practice on farm.
The programme is designed to be flexible and learner orientated.
There are a number of elective options designed to allow learners
to develop skills that best suit their individual needs, requirements
and interests. The programme can be tailored to cover specific
aspects of farming such as: ATV’s, tractors, fencing, chainsaws,
feed budgeting, soils and fertilisers, animal health and welfare plus
many more.
The programme will benefit horticulturalists, viticulturists, lifestyle
block owners and those wanting to upskill and those wanting to
enter the agricultural industry.
Subject Areas
XXHealth & Safety
XXIntroduction to ATV’s
Level 2
12 weeks
Full-time, part-time
Courses running regularly
throughout the year
Fee Free
This provides a guide only based
on 2014 fee information. All
costs quoted include GST.
Fees apply to NZ Citizens
and New Zealand Permanent
Residents only.
Programme Contact:
Elayne Versteeg
Phone: 06 974 8000
ext 6043
Email: elaynev@eit.ac.nz
XXTractors
XXFencing
XXChainsaws
XXIntroduction to motorbikes
XXFeed Budgeting
XXAnimal Health and Welfare
XXPractical Animal Handling
XXSoils and Fertilisers
XXCalf Rearing
XXRelief Milking
XXAgrichemicals
Partnerships
This programme is a joint initiative between EIT Hawke’s Bay and
Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre.
Enrol now
0800 22 55 348
www.eit.ac.nz
There is a huge
demand for qualified
farm workers throughout
New Zealand
CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL FARM SKILLS (LEVEL 2)
Programme Start Dates
Programme Starts
February to December
Contact EIT or Taratahi for next programme start date
Total no of credits
XX45 minimum
Entry Requirements
XXThe Certificate in General Farm Skills (Level 2) is an open entry
programme, which means no formal academic qualifications are
required.
XXA high level of motivation, passion and interest is required.
XXStudents must be physically fit and able to complete practical tasks.
XXParticipants must be aged 16 years +.
English Language/international Student Entry Requirements
Students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English
language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways,
including successful study in English, approved scores on IELTS (5.0
Academic) tests, completion of accepted international equivalents or
completion of an EIT Hawke’s Bay assessment.
Entry with Credit
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised
as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different
forms including study at a private training establishment, workplace
training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If
you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit or
Recognition of Prior Learning.
XXCross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications.
You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar
course at the same level.
XXRecognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on the assessment of your
current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had
gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and
informal learning situations.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like
considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part
of your application.
You must apply prior to enrolment. RPL and Cross Credit cannot be
awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course.
Class times
9.00am – 4.00pm three days per week or on demand.
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CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL FARM SKILLS (LEVEL 2)
Literacy and Numeracy Skills
A literacy and numeracy assessment is part of the preparation for all
level one, two or three programmes. This is a national requirement
from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). This gives your tutors
information on what you already know to help them provide any
assistance you may need in your studies.
There are two assessments. The first assessment will take place within
the first three weeks of the programme. The second will be a week or
two before you finish the programme. This final assessment will show
how you have improved with your Literacy and Numeracy skills.
There will always be a tutor to help you when doing the assessment.
The most important thing to know about this assessment is that you
CANNOT fail. You will merely get information on your literacy and
numeracy skills. The result will NOT have an impact on any of your
assessment marks in your course work.
Assessments
Unit standards and Course Assessments are on-going throughout the
programme where tutors observe student work in class, practical tasks,
interaction and individual work. Participation is a requirement of all
courses.
Facilities
The Taratahi farming base at EIT has a total of 65.5 hectares of
farmland, which is made up of 12.5 hectares (on campus), 28.5 hectares
at Otätara (adjacent to the EIT Farm) and a further 24.5 hectares at Bay
View. Taratahi also leases 80 hectares at Puketitiri and has access to
dairy farms around Hawke’s Bay. The farm includes a woolshed, sheep
and cattle yards, tractors, computer facilities, science laboratories and
all other equipment required for a practical agricultural programme.
Theory
Theory lessons are usually completed in the classroom. Sometimes the
tutor may take you out onto a farm to demonstrate, practice or reinforce
what has been learned in the classroom.
Academic Staff
NAME
POSITION
Rebekah Dinwoodie
Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre
Room: H108
Phone: 06-845 2504
Cell phone: 021 0374496
email: rebekah.dinwoodie@taratahi.ac.nz
Education Partnership
Manager
Jenna Mullooly
Taratahi Agricultural Training
Office: H108
Phone: 0800 037 449
email: jenna.mullooly@taratahi.ac.nz
HB Regional Manager
Elayne Versteeg
R102
(06) 974-8942
ext 6043
elaynev@eit.ac.nz
Programme
Administrator
David McBride
Taratahi Agricultural Training
Classroom: H109
Phone: 06 845 2504 or 027 498 8539
email: david.mcbride@taratahi.ac.nz
Tutor
David Price
Taratahi Agricultural Training
Classroom: H109
Phone: 06 845 2504 or 027 243 5304
email: david.price@taratahi.ac.nz
Tutor
Tim Dalton
Taratahi Agricultural Training
Classroom: H109
Phone: 06 845 2504 or 027 218 4225
email: tim.dalton@taratahi.ac.nz
Tutor
Liz Krawczyk
Taratahi Agricultural Training
Classroom: H109
Phone: 06 845 2504 or 027 303 6306
email: liz.krawczyk@taratahi.ac.nz
Farrell Tihema
Taratahi Agricultural Training
Classroom: H109
Phone: 06 845 2504 or 021 308 240
email: farrell.tihema@taratahi.ac.nz
Student Finance
STUDYLINK
Tutor
StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development.It
administers Student Allowances and Student Loans as well as other
forms of financial assistance for students.
The StudyLink website provides tools, calculators and information to
help students who are thinking about study to plan their finances and
only borrow what they need.
Use StudyLink’s ‘What You Can Get’ eligibility test to find out what you
may be eligible for.
Tutor
STUDYLINK ON 0800 88 99 00 OR ONLINE AT
WWW.STUDYLINK.GOVT.NZ
eit.ac.nz
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CERTIFICATE IN
GENERAL FARM SKILLS (LEVEL 2) 2015
For NZ citizens/permanent residents
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
STEP THREE
XXComplete an enrolment
form. If required, also
include evidence of
entry criteria, supporting
documents and
statements.
XXYou may be contacted
and invited to an
interview.
XXOnce your course
selection is completed,
finalised and entered
onto the EIT database
you will receive an
invoice from EIT
Registry.
XXProvide acceptable proof
of identification: an
original Birth Certificate,
Passport or Certificate of
Citizenship.
XXIf your married name is
different from what is on
your identification, then
a Marriage Certificate
will also be required.
XXYou will receive an
acceptance letter with
programme information
(e.g. timetables, course
selection forms).
XXOrganise payment
of your fees. Contact
StudyLink for more
information if you are
planning to pay by
Student Loan.
STEP FOUR
XXCommence your studies.
Please refer to your
acceptance letter for the
programme start date.
HOW
TO
ENROL
It’s easy!
Once you have made
the decision on which
programme you want to
study and are ready to
enrol, follow the steps.
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offered and regulations are current, the Institute reserves the right to change content or method of delivery, to withdraw any programme or course of study, or to impose limitations on enrolment, should
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Course Descriptions
COMPULSORY
COURSE NO.
GFS2.01
ELECTIVE
COURSE NO.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Health & Safety - 5 credits, contains the unit:
US17593 Apply safe work practices in the workplace
NO. OF
CREDITS
NZQA
LEVEL
4
2
IN ADDITION TO THE COMPULSORY COURSE, STUDENTS SELECT A MAXIMUM OF 4 ELECTIVE COURSES TO ACHIEVE A
MINIMUM OF 40 EIT CREDITS.
NOTE: NOT ALL ELECTIVES WILL NECESSARILY BE OFFERED IN EVERY PROGRAMME OFFERING.
Introduction to All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS2.02
US24554 Ride a Quad bike on flat terrain
4
2
US24557 Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a Quad bike
3
2
US24561 Ride a Quad bike with trailed equipment
4
3
US24559Ride Quad bike on hilly terrain
4
3
US24563Ride Quad bike with mounted equipment or a load
3
3
US19053 Ride a motorcycle on flat terrain
3
2
US19054 Ride a motorcycle on hilly terrain
3
3
US24555 Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a motorcycle
3
2
US19044 Describe the legal requirements and occupational hazards associated with tractor use
3
2
US24539 Maintain and use a power take off (PTO) implement attached to a tractor
4
3
US24552 Check and drive a basic wheel tractor with attached implement on flat terrain
5
2
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Advanced – 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS2.0
Introduction to Motorbikes - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS2.03
Introduction to Tractors - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS2.04
Introduction to Fencing - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS2.05
US36
Select fencing support materials
4
3
US561
Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences
2
2
US24832 Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire and prepare wire for transport and
storage
5
2
US24834 Replace a broken post, and repair a broken wire in fences
5
2
US19106 Assist with handling when moving and drafting, and when livestock are distressed
4
2
US19114 Assist with handling and treatment of livestock
6
2
US18191 DKO safe handling and health problems of dairy cattle, associated with milking
3
2
US18193 DKO of farm dairy design, and the effluent system
2
2
US24548 Assist with milking
8
2
US27213 Identify and interpret agrichemical product information and demonstrate knowledge of
safety with agrichemicals
5
2
US27210 Identify and describe weeds, and methods of prevention and control
6
3
US21556 Control weeds under supervision
2
2
US24559 Ride a Quad bike on hilly terrain
4
3
US24563 Ride a Quad bike with mounted equipment or a load
3
3
US24536 Drive a 2 wheel drive tractor with an attached implement on undulating terrain
3
3
US24538 DKO the dynamics of tractors and implements, and 2WD and 4WD vehicles
4
3
US27604 Drive a tractor with an attached implement on hilly terrain
4
3
Practical Animal Handling - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS2.06
Relief Milking - 15 credits, contains the units:
GFS2.07
Introduction to Agrichemicals - 15 credits, contains the units:
GFS2.08
ATV Advanced - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS3.01
Tractor Basics - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS3.03
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Course Descriptions (continued)
COMPULSORY
COURSE NO.
NO. OF
CREDITS
NZQA
LEVEL
US24821 Locate position of, and install, primary and intermediate posts for fencing
6
3
US24822 Install wooden battens for fencing
4
2
US24828 Hang a pre-built gate
3
3
US24837 Describe non-electric fence types and components
3
3
10
3
3
2
US24627 Describe a feed budget and the management of pasture surplus or deficit
8
4
US24628 Describe pasture supply and demand, feeds and grazing systems
7
3
US19103 DKO methods for promoting on-farm livestock health and health problems in livestock
8
3
US19116 DKO livestock behaviour and animal welfare
2
2
US19109 DKO sale and purchase of livestock
5
4
US19087 DKO calf rearing from birth to weaning
4
3
US24623 DKO breeds and classes of cattle, and identification and records for cattle
2
2
US21563 DKO the HSNO Act, and NZS 8409:2004 for the use of agrichemicals
5
3
US27215 Prepare to apply, and apply agrichemicals using hand held equipment
5
2
US21558 Describe calibration, and calibrate agrichemical application equipment
5
4
US21560 DKO agrichemicals
6
3
US21561 Use, maintain, and store agrichemical application safety equipment
2
2
US6916 Demonstrate knowledge of the Code of Practice relating to chainsaw use
5
2
US6917 Demonstrate basic chainsaw operation
8
3
US19142 Describe the role of elements and fertilisers in primary production, and soil testing
5
2
US22174 DKO soils and fertilisers
6
4
US23540 DKO hazards, hazard control, and the consequences of injury in a rural workplace
5
2
US23543 Describe compliance requirements, and develop a health and safety plan for a rural workplace
6
4
US15189 Implement a health and safety plan for a workplace
4
4
US21565 Manage agrichemicals in accordance with NZS 8409:2004
10
4
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Introduction to Conventional Fencing - 15 credits, contains the units:
GFS3.04
Introduction to Permanent Electric Fencing - 15 credits, contains the units:
GFS3.05
US573
Construct, energize, and test permanent electric fences
US24835 Identify the location of a fault in electric, and replace electric fence components
Feed Budgeting- 15 credits, contains the units:
GFS3.07
Animal Health and Welfare - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS3.08
Calf Rearing - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS3.11
Basic Agrichemicals - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS3.12
Applied Agrichemicals - 15 credits, contains the units:
GFS3.13
Introduction to Chainsaws - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS3.14
Soils and Fertiliser - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS3.17
Health and Safety Awareness Plans - 10 credits, contains the units:
GFS4.02
Advanced Agrichemicals - 15 credits, contains the units:
GFS4.03
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