This programme is to provide primary industry workplaces with individuals who can safely and effectively carry out operational activities that involve vehicles, specialist equipment, and infrastructure.
Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision.
On completion of the programme, graduates can:
Those who are:
Learners are required to complete all compulsory unit standards listed in Module One (see table below).
Learners must also complete Module Two by selecting one or more sets of unit standards from sets one to six and/or elective unit standards from set seven to obtain at least 23 credits.
Learners who complete a further 10 credits from Module Three or Four will have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3) with strand in Specialist Equipment or Infrastructure depending on the module selected.
Learners who do not wish to complete the full programme will not require Module Three or Four and may exit the course on completion of Modules One and Two (40 Credits) and may be awarded the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3).
UNIT STANDARDS
| Module | Unit Standard | Unit Description |
| MODULE 1 Workplace Environmental Risks and Personal Care (All Units Required) |
31833 COMPULSORY |
Complete a risk assessment and develop recording systems for primary industry machinery use |
| 28624 COMPULSORY |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sustainable environmental practices in a primary industry operation |
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| 31832 COMPULSORY |
Manage personal wellbeing when carrying out primary industry operational activities |
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| 17 Credits | ||
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MODULE 2
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Set One - Quad Bike (All Units Required) | |
| 24554 | Operate a quad bike on flat terrain in the workplace under close supervision | |
| 24557 | Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a quad bike | |
| 24561 | Operate a quad bike with trailed equipment under limited supervision | |
| 24563 | Operate a quad bike with mounted equipment or load under limited supervision |
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| 24559 | Operate a quad bike on rolling terrain under limited supervision | |
| 18 Credits | ||
| Set Two - Tractor (All Units Required) | ||
| 19044 | Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements and hazards associated with tractor use |
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| 31913 | Operate a basic tractor on flat terrain under close supervision | |
| 24538 | Demonstrate knowledge of tractor stability and the dynamics of tractors and attached implements |
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| 27604 | Operate a tractor with an attached implement on rolling terrain under limited supervision |
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| 24539 | Maintain and use a power take off (PTO) driven implement attached to a tractor under limited supervision |
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| 31914 | Attach and detach a power take off driven 3-point linkage mounted implement to a basic tractor under close supervision |
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| 20 Credits | ||
| Set Three - Motorcycles (All Units Required) | ||
| 19053 | Operate a motorcycle on flat terrain in the workplace under close supervision |
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| 24555 | Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a motorcycle | |
| 19054 | Operate a motorcycle on rolling terrain under limited supervision | |
| 19055 | Operate a motorcycle with mounted equipment or a load under limited supervision |
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| 12 Credits | ||
| Set Four - LUV (All Units Required) | ||
| 24556 | Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a light utility vehicle (LUV) | |
| 24553 | Operate a light utility vehicle (LUV) on flat terrain in the workplace under close supervision |
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| 24558 | Operate a light utility vehicle (LUV) on rolling terrain under limited supervision |
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| 24560 | Operate a light utility vehicle (LUV) with trailed equipment under limited supervision |
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| 24562 | Operate a light utility vehicle (LUV) with mounted equipment or a load under limited supervision |
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| 17 Credit | ||
| Set Five - 4WD (All Units Required) Class 1 drivers licence required) |
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| 17978 | Operate a light 4WD vehicle in an off-road environment | |
| 17976 | Demonstrate knowledge of operating a light 4WD vehicle in an off-road environment |
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| 8 Credits | ||
| Set Six - Agrichemicals (All Units Required) | ||
| 21560 | Explain agrichemical use for primary sector applications | |
| 29827 | Demonstrate knowledge of agrichemicals, and safety when using agrichemicals |
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| 27215 | Prepare to apply and apply agrichemicals using handheld equipment | |
| 27216 | Prepare to apply and apply agrichemicals using motorised equipment | |
| 20 Credits | ||
| Set Seven - Other Selections (Complete Single Unit Standards to reach 23 Credits) | ||
| 20533 | Select and prepare specialist mower types, mow turf areas, and complete post- mowing requirements (10 Credits) |
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| 19046 | Service, repair and maintain primary industry machinery (6 Credits) | |
| 19048 | Apply fertiliser using mounted or trailed equipment (6 Credits) | |
| 21218 | Operate and maintain powered orchard machinery (5 Credits) | |
| 24846 | Prepare to operate, and operate a handheld post hole borer (6 Credits) | |
| 29297 | Operate and maintain a chainsaw in a land-based context (8 Credits) | |
| 29845 | Support mechanical crop harvesting (requires completion of Set 2 tractors) (6 Credits) |
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MODULE 3
Specialist Equipment (10 Credits Required) |
Set Eight - Forklifts (All Units Required) | |
| 10851 | Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift) | |
| 10852 | Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift) fitted with attachments | |
| 10 Credit | ||
| Set Nine - | Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift) (Requires completion of Set 2 tractors) |
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| 19061 | Cultivate with individual tractor-drawn implements | |
| 19062 | Cultivate with a combination of tractor-drawn implements | |
| 19063 | Demonstrate knowledge of methods to maximise tractor efficiency during cultivation |
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| 13 Credits | ||
| Set Ten -Vineyard (Requires completion of Set 2 tractors) |
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| 19936 | Setup, operate, shut down and maintain vineyard equipment | |
| 20 Credits | ||
| Set Eleven -Crop Pests | ||
| 23620 | Prepare to apply, and apply, agrichemicals to control pests in crops or pasture |
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| 20 Credits | ||
| Set Twelve -Hydraulic Ladder | ||
| 31927 | Prepare and operate a hydraulic ladder for fruit harvesting | |
| 10 Credits | ||
| Set Thirteen -Root Crop (Drivers licence endorsement required for relevant vehicle if driving on a road e.g., Class 2 truck) |
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| 6278 | Operate a root crop harvester | |
| 20 Credits | ||
| Set Fourteen -Precision Planter (Drivers licence endorsement required for relevant vehicle if driving on a road e.g., Class 2 truck) |
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| 6276 | Operate a precision planter for agricultural contracting | |
| 15 Credit | ||
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MODULE 4
Infrastructure |
37 | Install fencing wire (6 Credits) |
| 573 | Construct, energise, and test a permanent electric fence (10 Credits) | |
| 24821 | Locate the position of, and install, primary and intermediate posts for fencing (6 Credits) |
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| 24828 | Hang a pre-built gate (3 Credits) | |
| 24837 | Describe non-electric fence types and components (3 Credits) | |
| 24826 | Install and nail a rail panel (3 Credits) | |
| 22189 | Describe irrigation filters, and repair and maintain an irrigation system used in horticulture (5 Credits) |
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| 19931 | Install and maintain grapevine trellis (5 Credits) | |
| 28896 | Maintain infrastructure in a primary industry workplace (5 Credits) | |
| 30249 | Check, and carry out routine care and maintenance of, amenity hard assets (3 Credits) |
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Applicants must be:
Suitability to enrol will be established through an interview with VHNZ prior to offer of place.
There may be specific requirements for some unit standards as follows:
| Set | Entry Requirements |
| Set 2 - Tractors | Must hold a full or restricted class 1 light motor vehicle driver licence (if vehicle is to be driven on a road). |
| Set 5 - 4WD | Must hold a full or restricted class 1 light motor vehicle driver licence |
| Sets 7 & 10 Unit Standard 29845 |
Must complete Set Two "tractors" for entry into either set. |
| Set 9, 10, 13 & 14 | Class full or restricted of driver licence and any driver licence endorsement appropriate for the vehicle being driven, if vehicle is to be driven on a road e.g. class 2 truck. |
These requirements will be discussed during the enrolment process.
Graduates of this qualification are likely to be employed as a general hand, junior shepherd, farm assistant, harvester, assistant beekeeper, stable assistant, nursery worker, viticulture worker, or in similar roles in primary industry workplaces.
This qualification may lead to other primary industry qualifications at Levels 3 and 4.
The programme investment will vary depending on specific course requirements such as customisation of training location and number of learners.
Funding/subsidies may be available for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents or Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents living in New Zealand.
Learners will be required to complete 6 days of face-to-face training (length may vary depending on additional strand selection), and up to 352 relevant work experience hours recorded in a logbook and validated by the employer or supervisor. Applicants, employers, and VHNZ will agree on the learning content to be delivered and sign a training agreement specifying:
This will be discussed with each party prior to enrolment.
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 8
This course also has the following optional unit standard available delivered via e-learning:
| Unit Standard | Unit Description | NZQA Credit |
Level |
| 23620 | Prepare to apply, and apply, agrichemicals to control pests in crops or pasture | 20 | 4 |
| Total Credits | 20 | ||
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