Certificate in Land Skills (Level 2)

A place to start if you want to work in farming, horticulture, agriculture, conservation or other outdoor-related areas. You'll take part in practical workshops, volunteer in your community and do 150 hours of work. At the same time you'll build employability and study skills and get clarity on your next step.

Domestic

Duration
9 Weeks Full-time
Level
2
Credits
30
Fees
$0*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
October
April

International

Duration
9 Weeks Full-time
Level
2
Credits
30
Fees
$8,333*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
October
April

What You Study

Courses

This programme is a great mix of study and hands-on experience. You'll take part in practical workshops, volunteer in the community, undertake 150 hours of work experience, explore your own study style and potential careers, learn about Health and Safety and build your employability skills (reading, writing, numeracy, digital literacy, use of Te Reo). 

Please note: Delivery of this training scheme could include Malcam Trust as our sub-contracted partner.

Course and overview Topics and assessment Duration

Health and Safety

(5 credits)

Learn how to apply health and safety practices in a farm-related context 
  • Managing personal safety and safety of others in rural environments
  • Safe use and maintenance of hand tools
  • Responsibility of workers in health and safety, leave, holidays, sick leave, and contracts

Assessment

  • Written assessment 
  • Observation checklist 

Weeks 1-8:

  • 1 day per week in work placement, and
  • 1/2 day per week at Otago Polytechnic 

Employability Skills 

(15 credits)

Gain the employability skills you need to be successful in a farm-related context 
  • Digital technology, literacy and numeracy in a primary industry context (budgets, taxes, Kiwi Saver, loans) 
  • Skills required for employment in primary workplaces and pathways to development
  • Career planning, CVs and interview skills  

Assessment 

  • e-Portfolio

Weeks 1-8:

  • 1.5 days per week

Practical Skills

(10 credits)

Demonstrate practical skills in a farm-related context
  • Placement at plant nursery, farm or on conservation/biodiversity projects or any other outdoor practical work experience setting (specific work tasks will be seasonal and depend on workplace priorities) 
  • One week conservation work-based week 

Assessment 

  • Observation checklists for placement providers (assessed and moderated by Otago Polytechnic staff)

Weeks 1-8:

  • Two days per week 

 

 

Week 9

  • One week 

Further study options

Get further training in farming, agriculture, horticulture or conservation with our New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) or New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3). 

Entry

Entry requirements

  • There are no academic entry requirements.
Selection criteria
  • You'll need to have a meeting with a staff member from the Certificate to make sure the programme will meet your needs. 

Fees

Domestic fees

International fees

Full tuition
Standard
$8,333

Free Fees

Due to a Government initiative, we offer free fees to domestic students that do not already hold a Level 2 or higher qualification. If you do not hold a Level 2 or higher qualification, some restrictions may apply.

Student loans and allowances

Domestic students will be eligible to go onto the Job Seeker benefit through Work and Income NZ. You will need to apply for this on an individual basis.

Additional costs

Safety gear and protective clothing will be provided by Otago Polytechnic when necessary.

Tuition fees

The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don’t include additional costs or living costs.

Application

A change for 2023 enrolments

When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.

Get in touch

0800 762 786
International +64 3 477 3014
Email: info@op.ac.nz
https://www.op.ac.nz/programmes/nzqa/certificate-in-land-skills-level-2/