NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills

Highlights

International students are welcome and come from all over the world to Vision College

Vision College is a division of ATC New Zealand which was formed in 1984. It offers a unique Christian-based environment for study.

Christian values of care, honour and respect are part of our culture and are all designed to help learners excel. People of all religions and cultures are most welcome to study at Vision College

About This Course

The emphasis of this course is on improving productivity and agricultural efficiency. Students will be able to apply the skills and knowledge gained and contribute to the improvement and development of agricultural practices in their own country.

Students will learn:

Use of farm vehicles – intensive training on the safe use of quad bikes, farm motorcycles, tractors and chainsaws.
Pasture control – an introduction to grazing and pasture management.
Fencing – methods of livestock control with fencing methods.
Animal health – skills in dairy herd health care and animal handling.
Livestock feeding – knowledge of seasonal livestock demands and feeding systems.
Dairy shed hygiene and milking – preparation for milking, milking procedures and equipment cleaning.
Injury and Safety factors – the identification and elimination of farm hazards.

EMPLOYMENT

If your visa conditions allow, we work closely with an agricultural employment consultant who will assist you to gain either seasonal, part-time or full-time employment on a dairy farm.

Please note this course is not a pathway to a residence in New Zealand.

ENTRY CRITERIA:

Prospective students must have applied for and been accepted on a study visa, not visitor’s visa.
Be able to show a source of funds and provide a history of payments in their bank accounts that go back 6 months.
Students must be aged between 18-45 years of age at the start date of the programme of study, not when they make application.
Have completed an agriculture related qualification of at least 3 months duration.
Have paid all monies required before the course start date.
All students are required to stay in a Homestay unless an exemption has been approved by the Head of School. An 'Exemption from Homestay' form must be completed.

PLEASE NOTE:

Prospective students will need a drivers licence.
Height - We cannot accept a student who is under 5’3” (160 cm) as this is a health and safety issue and are at risk of injury during milking.
Fees must be paid 6 weeks before the start date of the programme. If no payment is received application will be placed into next available intake.
Students enrolling in to the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) will be required to obtain a work visa once they have been offered a position on a farm. ATC use the services of a Hamilton based company, who find placements and assist students to process work visa’s. The cost for this service is $1035.00 and the work visa application of $495.00. Students who choose to use another recruiting agency will need to cover the costs of that agency. ATC will not be responsible for the student’s application for a work visa, or if the employment relationship does not work. Note: Students who start with one agency and shift to another may be liable for costs in both agencies.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

Before enrolling, please read the School Prospectus - see Course Documents section below.

We highly recommend that you apply to enrol through a reputable immigration agent in your home country. Contact us at international@atc.org.nz for a list of agents.

The application process will require you to provide the following documents, completed in English, plus verified copies of your passport, qualifications and an up to date CV:

Enrolment Form - Click Here
Personal statement of intent - Click Here
Medical Information - Click Here
Homestay Application Form - Click Here
Exemption from Homestay - Click Here
Course Costs - Click Here

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Upcoming Intakes

Campus	Start Date	Domestic	International *
Hamilton	14 October 2019	$0	$5910
Hamilton	20 January 2020	$0	$5910
Hamilton	20 April 2020	$0	$5910
Hamilton	13 July 2020	$0	$5910
Hamilton	5 October 2020	$0	$5910

Fees listed are indicative only and may vary with course selection. Exact fees can be confirmed when you enquire or apply.
* International learners are required to pay additional costs to attend one of our courses or programmes. These additional costs include medical and travel insurance cover.

Key Information

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements Any minimum or preferred criteria for entry to this qualification.
If English is your second language you must provide evidence of adequate English skills to gain entry to the course. Prospective students must have applied for and been accepted on a study visa, not visitor’s visa. Be able to show a source of funds and provide a history of payments in their bank accounts that go back 6 months. Students must be aged between 18-45 years of age and be no less than 5'3". Have completed an agriculture related qualification of at least 3 months duration. Have paid all monies required before the course start date.

Minimum requirements

If English is your second language you must provide evidence of adequate English skills to gain entry to the course.
Prospective students must have applied for and been accepted on a study visa, not visitor’s visa.
Be able to show a source of funds and provide a history of payments in their bank accounts that go back 6 months.
Students must be aged between 18-45 years of age and be no less than 5'3".
Have completed an agriculture related qualification of at least 3 months duration.
Have paid all monies required before the course start date.

Duration The minimum amount of time it takes to complete this qualification.

12 weeks

Tuition fees

	Total qualification
Youth Guarantee Available	No Click for more Information About Youth Guarantee
Student Fees	Course cost: NZ$5,400.00. Course material fee (gumboots, rain jacket etc): NZ$510.00

Credits

Note: All Key Information is the most recent available relating to domestic students. For more detailed information refer to Course Documents.

FAQ'S

NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills

Am I allowed to work part-time while studying?

Students doing a course lasting two or more years are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year.
Students doing a one-year course or more are eligible to work full-time over the summer holiday period.
To work you will need to apply for a variation of conditions to your student permit. However, you need to know that jobs are not always easy to come by and, by law, preference has to be given to New Zealand citizens or residents.

Is learning in New Zealand likely to be very different to what I’ve known?

Many students find that study in New Zealand is very different from what they are used to. New Zealand educators value active participation in class. Students are expected to ask questions and also be expected to complete background readings during the coursework. Teachers facilitate your learning, but do not provide all that you will need to know.

Am I allowed to drive in New Zealand?

If you have a licence in your own country, you can apply for an International Driver’s Licence before you leave. This is valid for one year before you need to take the New Zealand driving tests. Check with the New Zealand Embassy in your own country for further details of requirements: http://www.nzembassy.com/

Once I have successfully completed the course, will I get a farming job?

We give your details to a local International Employment/Immigration Agency, who will endeavour to locate a position on a farm in New Zealand.