Green Pathways Primary Industry Fundamentals
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Unlock the secrets of the land and sea with NMIT’s Primary Industries course.
Get stuck into a broad range of topics such as winemaking, apiculture, aquaculture and horticulture. This course promises an immersive exploration of vital industries, showcasing their diversity and significance within New Zealand’s economy and
ecosystem.
Whether you’re captivated by the allure of winemaking, the symbiotic relationship between bees and nature, or the sustainable practices of aquaculture, our course provides a taste of what awaits in the dynamic realm of New Zealand’s primary industries.
Through hands-on experiences, field trips and expert guidance, students will emerge equipped with the knowledge and experience to pursue pathways in these essential sectors.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Describe the location and history of salmon farms in New
Zealand, the products produced and the market destinations. - Identify the salmon species that are farmed in New Zealand
and worldwide, their life-cycles and associated challenges. - Inspect and use horticultural harvesting equipment to harvest
by hand. - Perform proper handling and transportation of a horticultural
crop to receiving containers. - Describe alcoholic fermentation processes used in commercial
wine cellar operations. - Demonstrate preparation of fermentation tasks in a commercial
wine cellar.
Note: Some unit standards may change. Final information on the standards specific to your course will be available prior to starting your programme.
Key Details
9am to 2.30pm Thursdays
NMIT Marlborough
Training Pathways
- NZ Certificate in Apiculture (Level 2 & Level 3 & Level 4)
- Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 3 & Level 4))
- Bachelor of Aquaculture & Marine Conservation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture
- Kaitiaki Whenua – Trainee Ranger
- NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2)
- NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3)
- NZ Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4)
- NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2)
- NZ Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5)
- NZ Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 3 & Level 4)
- NZ Certificate in Winegrowing (Level 4)
- NZ Diploma in Horticulture Production (Winegrowing)
- Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities
- Sustainable Aquaculture Technician
- Horticulture Specialist
- Trainee Ranger (Kaitiaki Whenua)
- Viticulture and Winemaking Professional
- Aquaculture Researcher
- Marine Conservationist
- Primary Industry Business Manager
- Project Manager in Primary Industries
- Horticulture Skills Practitioner
Would you like to apply?
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