International students are welcome and come from all over the world to Vision College.
Vision College is a division of Activate Training Centre Limited (ATC) 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.
The emphasis of this agriculture training is on improving productivity and agricultural efficiency. Students of this vocational training will be able to apply the skills and knowledge gained and contribute to the improvement and development of agricultural practices in their own country.
Note: There are only 16 places in each intake. All applicants will receive a Conditional Offer of Place. Once the fees are paid in full a revised Offer of Place and Receipt of Payment will be provided. An applicant will be considered confirmed once they have paid their fees in full. When an applicant has received an AIP (Approved in Principle) or a student visa, a copy must be forwarded to Vision College.
As there is a high demand for this programme of study, and limited places, places will be given on a first-in, first-served basis, according to when fees are paid. If an applicant pays their fees and the intake that was offered on their Conditional or Unconditional Offer of Place is now full, the applicant will be placed into the next available intake and documentation revised accordingly.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
Before enrolling in this agriculture course please download and read the School Prospectus.
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:
Available Campuses: Hamilton
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.
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 agriculture course is not a pathway to residence in New Zealand.
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2)*
PLEASE NOTE
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.
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.
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/
We give your details to a local International Employment/Immigration Agency, who will endeavour to locate a position on a farm in New Zealand.