Introductory Rural Skills (for ages 16 & 17)

• Are you 16 -17 years old?
• Do you love the outdoors and like working with plants and animals?
• Do you want to leave school but keen to keep learning?
• Are you interested in furthering your education on a practical, hands-on course that will provide you with employment opportunities?
• Do you want nationally recognised qualifications?

Yes? ... then our Introductory Land Skills course is for you!Your Career

This one year, full-time course, is supported by the Government's Youth Guarantee Fund which is aimed at encouraging young people who have left school, to continue their education and gain skills that will lead to employment or further training. The course will involve a mixture of classroom and practical tuition as well as practical workplace training later in the year. Our tutors and workplace trainers will take the time to make sure you have the skills and knowledge to progress into a career or further studies in agriculture or horticulture by the end of the course.

Enrol in Introductory Land Skills and you are on your way to a career in agriculture or horticulture by gaining skills and knowledge in:
• Agrichemicals
• Growing plants
• Plant care
• Conservation and Environmental planting
• ATV and Tractor Driving
• Livestock Handling
• Chainsaws
• Fencing and Farm Maintenance
• Milking Cows

No course fees*

*Criteria Applies: Please note this course is NOT approved for

StudyLink loans and allowances.

Aim
• Provide a safe and supportive place for you to learn
• Raise your motivation to succeed
• Provide initial training that leads to a workplace setting where you will gain even more skills
• Meet employers who can help you in your agriculture or horticulture career
• Improved educational and life opportunities, including literacy and numeracy.

Location
This programme is currently being offered in Bay of Plenty, Manawatu and Taranaki.*

* Subject to funding and numbers

Your Career
This programme also provides you with the life skills needed to kick-start your career in the great outdoors including:
• Goal Setting
• CV Presentation
• Job Interview Strategies
• Budgeting
• Career Planning
• Banking
• Communication
• Support/Guidance

To apply or for more information, click on "apply now" at the bottom of this ad, or call us on 0800 475 455 (0800 4 SKILLS).
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About Agriculture New Zealand
Agriculture New Zealand is one of the largest providers of agriculture and horticulture training throughout New Zealand and we are extremely proud of the contribution we have made to the industry since 1993.