National Certificate in Farming Skills (Work Ready) (Level 3) 2014

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1 National Certificate in Farming Skills (Work Ready) (Level 3) 2014 For NZ citizens/permanent residents School of Applied Science - Te Kura Mahinga Pütaiao Qualification National Certificate in Farming Skills (Work Ready) (Level 3) Programme level: Level 3 Length: Start date: Study options: Fees: The following provides a guide only based on 2013 fees information. All costs quoted include GST. Fees apply to NZ Citizens and New Zealand Permanent Residents only. One year (40 weeks) (34 teaching weeks) February and July Full-time $5, (includes NZQA credits - $1.58 per credit) Additional Cost: Work-wear - overalls, wet weather gear, gumboots and steel capped work boots The purchase of text books is optional. If your tutor thinks you may benefit from the information in a particular book they may suggest you purchase one. Total no of credits: 120 Class times: Location: Programme Secretary: 7.30am pm Monday to Friday Hawke's Bay Campus Elayne Versteeg Phone: ext elaynev@eit.ac.nz This programme is intended for school leavers, people who may have changed careers, or adult learners new to the agriculture industry. The qualification will provide people with a broad range of core skills from across the industry including: ATV s, chainsaws, tractors, agrichemicals, soils and fertilisers, animal health, milking and handpiece work. Learners have the option to study either the sheep and beef or dairy farming strand. The programme is split into three components theory, technical skills and practical farm work. This structure allows students to gain a good mix of essential practical skills and knowledge. The majority of the practical training is undertaken at the local campus as well as on external commercial farms qualification On successful completion of the National Certificate in Farming Skills (Work Ready) Level 3, students may continue with a second year of studies to complete the National Certificate in Agriculture at Level 4, or find work in the agricultural industry. PARTNERSHIP This programme is a joint initiative between EIT Hawke s Bay and Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre. Enrol now

2 PROGRAMME DATES Intake One Semester One Starts Monday, 3 February 2014 Waitangi Day Good Friday Easter Monday Term One Holidays Term Two Starts Queen's Birthday Semester One Ends Mid Year Holidays Semester Two Starts Term Three Holidays Term Four Starts HB Anniversary Day Labour Day Thursday, 6 February Friday, 18 April Monday, 21 April 21 April - 2 May Monday, 5 May Monday, 2 June Friday, 4 July 7 July - 18 July Monday, 21 July 29 September - 10 October Monday, 13 October Friday, 24 October Monday, 27 October Programme Ends Friday, 7 November 2014 Intake Two Semester Two Starts Monday, 21 July 2014 Term Three Holidays Term Four Starts HB Anniversary Day Labour Day Semester Ends Term Four Holidays 29 September - 10 October Monday, 13 October Friday, 24 October Monday, 27 October Friday, 19 December 22 December - 1 February Semester One Starts Monday, 2 February 2015 Waitangi Day Programme Ends Friday, 6 February April 2015 (tba) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Farm work: dairy, sheep, cattle Shepherd Agricultural contracting Rural banking Farm manager / sharemilker / equity partner Rural suppliers Research and development Consultancy Fertiliser sales representative Fencing contractor Shearer STUDY PATHWAYS Further Study Options: The National Certificate in Agriculture Level 4. ENTRY CRITERIA The National Certificate in Farming Skills (Work Ready) (Level 3) is an open entry programme, which means no formal academic qualifications are required. Students must be aged 16 years and over. A high level of motivation, passion and interest is required. A personal interview will be part of the application process. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENT 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. Cross 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. Recognition 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. LITERACY AND NUMERACY SKILLS A literacy and numeracy assessment is part of the preparation for all level one to three programmes. This is a national requirement from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). This information gives your tutors information on what you already know to help them provide the help that you may need in your studies. There are two assessments. The first assessment will take place within the first three weeks of the programme. 2

3 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. 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 learnt in the classroom. Your programme begins with three weeks of structured theory and skills tuition. 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 Otatara (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 a dairy farm at Tikokino. The farming base at EIT includes a woolshed, sheep and cattle yards, tractors, motorbikes, ATV s, ATVU s, and all other equipment required for a practical agricultural programme. In addition to the farming base at the Taradale campus, students will spend a large amount of time on external farms in Hawke s Bay. The EIT campus includes computer facilities, science laboratories and a very well resourced library. PRACTICUM/WORK EXPERIENCE As your programme progresses, you will begin to work one day a week in the classroom and four days either on the EIT farm or on external farms elsewhere in the Hawkes Bay. Once 80% of the theory and practical units are completed those students who are up to date may be placed on external farms. Students will be monitored on the farm, with a visit at least monthly, and will return to class one day per fortnight to complete assessments. ASSESSMENTS Unit standard and EIT course assessments are on-going. Tutors will observe student work in class, practical tasks, interaction and individual work. Participation is a requirement of all courses. ACADEMIC STAFF Name Rebekah Dinwoodie David Price Classroom H109 Tim Dalton Classroom H109 Contact Details Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre Ph: hb@taratahi.ac.nz Phone: Mobile: david.price@taratahi.ac.nz Phone: Mobile: tim.dalton@taratahi.ac.nz TRAINING INCENTIVE ALLOWANCE Students who have applied to the Department of Work and Income New Zealand for a Training Incentive Allowance must ensure fees are paid to the programme prior to the programme start date or provide confirmation of fees letter be handed to the Enrolment Officer. SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS You may be eligible to apply for a wide variety of different funding options. Many scholarships or grants are available to new and returning EIT Hawke s Bay students. Each scholarship or grant lists different criteria, such as gender, age or previous experience. To find out more about what is available for you, please call the EIT infoline on or visit our website STUDENT FINANCE STUDYLINK 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. Please Note: Students enrolling in the mid-semester intake of this programme will not receive allowances during the four week Christmas break. STUDYLINK on or online at 3

4 APPLICATION/ENROLMENT PROCESS YOU ENQUIRE YOU APPLY/ENROL DOCUMENTATION TO INCLUDE: Enrolment form (signed) Course selection form Birth certificate/ Passport/ Marriage certificate (if applicable) CV (if not-standard) You may be invited to attend an interview You are accepted into the programme NO You will be encouraged to enrol into another programme YES You will receive a letter of acceptance DISCLAIMER Information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. While all reasonable efforts will be made to ensure listed programmes/courses are 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 circumstances require this. Some programmes/courses mentioned in EIT publications are offered subject to final approval and accreditation or to efficient enrolments being received. For the latest information visit our website. For more information phone EIT Info Line

5 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course No. Brief Description No. of Credits NZQA Level Livestock Handling Handle livestock when moving and drafting and when livestock are distressed Handle and move livestock Personal Wellbeing and First Aid Describe hydration, nutrition, and sleep in relation to physical well-being of agricultural workers Identify factors, and describe how to manage factors, that contribute to injury in a rural workplace Vehicles and Machinery Ride a quad bike on hilly terrain Ride a motorcycle with mounted equipment or a load Pasture, Soil and Water Management Describe pasture plants and production, and ways to optimise pasture growth and utilisation Assist with livestock grazing management, and feed livestock Describe the role of elements and fertilisers in primary production, and soil testing Agricultural Resources, Machinery and Tools Demonstrate knowledge of agricultural/horticultural property water systems Pest Control Identify and interpret agrichemical product information and demonstrate knowledge of safety with agrichemicals Prepare to apply, and apply, agrichemicals using hand held equipment Fencing Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences Hang a pre-built gate Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage Replace a broken post and repair a broken wire in fences Describe non-electric fence types and components General Farming Skills Connect up and perform repairs and maintenance on an on-farm water supply system Describe feed budgeting, feed supply and demand, and methods to manage feed surpluses and deficits Check and report on livestock Assist with handling and treatment of livestock Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and animal welfare Livestock Species Cattle Demonstrate knowledge of rearing weaner or replacement cattle Demonstrate knowledge of calving and associated diseases and health disorders Handle and treat cattle & & & &

6 Course No Brief Description Dairy Option (Dairy students must complete) Identify and treat milking problems in dairy cattle Demonstrate knowledge of, evaluate, and monitor, on-farm milking plant cleaning procedures Isolate milk unsuitable for collection, and clean the milking plant, vats or silos, dairy and yards Demonstrate knowledge of how cows produce milk Sheep Option (Sheep students must complete) Demonstrate knowledge of wool production Dock and treat lambs Handle and treat sheep Demonstrate the activities and hazards in a wool shed during shearing from a farm perspective No. of Credits NZQA Level 17 2 & & 3 6

7 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN FARMING SKILLS (WORK READY) (LEVEL 3) 2014 COURSE SELECTION Please detach this page and hand in with your enrolment. Name: PROGRAMME CONTENT This programme included the following courses and unit standards. In addition to the eight compulsory courses, students select one of two elective coiurses (Dairy option or Sheep option) to complete the qualification. Please indicate which courses you wish to enrol in: COMPULSORY COURSES Livestock Handling 582 Handle livestock when moving and drafting and when livestock are distressed Handle and move livestock Personal Wellbeing and First Aid Describe hydration, nutrition and sleep in relation to physical wellbeing of agriculture workers Identify factors and describe how to manage factors that contribute to injury in a rural workplace Vehicles and Machinery Ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on undulating terrain Motorcycle Set Ride a motorcycle with mounted equipment on flat terrain Pasture, Soil and Water Management 16 Describe pasture plants and production and ways to optimise pasture growth and utilisation Assist with livestock grazing management and feed livestock Describe the role of elements and fertilisers in primary production, and soil testing Agricultural Resources, Machinery and Tools 30 Demonstrate knowledge of agricultural/horticultural property water systems Pest Control Identify and interpret agrichemical product information and demonstrate knowledge of safety with agrichemicals Prepare to apply and apply agrichemicals using hand held equipment Fencing 561 Install, dismantle and store temporary electric fences Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire and prepare wire for transport and storage Hang a pre-built gate Replace a broken post and repair a broken wire in fences Describe nonh-electric fence types and components 7

8 CONTINUED OVER PAGE Livestock Species Cattle Demonstrate knowledge of rearing weaner or replacement cattle Demonstrate knowledge of calving and associated diseases and health disorders Handle and treat cattle General Farming Skills 31 Connect up and perform repairs and maintenance on an on-farm water supply system Describe annual feed supply and demand methods to manage feed surpluses and deficits and perform calculations Check and report on livestock Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and animal welfare Assist with the handling and treatment of stock ELECTIVE COURSES Students select one of the following elective courses. Dairy Option Identify and treat milking problems in dairy cattle Demonstrate knowledge of, evaluate and monitor on-farm milking plant, vats or silos Isolate milk unsuitable for collection and clean the milking plant, vats or silos, dairy and yards Demonstrate knowledge of how cows produce milk Sheep and Beef Option 571 Demonstrate knowledge of wool production 581 Dock and treat lambs Handle and treat sheep Demonstrate the activities and hazards in a wool shed during shearing from a farm perspective 8