New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Vehicles, Machinery and Infrastructure) (Level 3)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide rural workplaces with individuals who have the ability to safely carry out a range of activities for the efficient operation of a rural workplace, including the use and maintenance of workplace vehicles, machinery, and infrastructure.
Rural workplaces will benefit by having skilled staff who will be able to maintain and improve production through safe and efficient workplace practices.
Learners will benefit by having a qualification within a training pathway that recognises progression through the industry, as well as increased skills and knowledge acquisition to enable improved job performance.
This qualification is for learners from a wide range of rural workplaces, who want to further develop their skills and abilities across a range of non-specialised competencies, in order to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of a rural workplace.
Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision.

The National Trade Academy provides New Zealand and international students with training and education that leads to New Zealand qualifications in a range of land based industries including; Agriculture, Equine, Horticulture and Animal Care.

At our specialist Agriculture & Equine Training Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, we cater for New Zealand students, international students and school students.

We also offer international students English language courses at our NTA English Academy in Central Christchurch which can include unique New Zealand experiences, such as General English from Beginner to Upper Intermediate, English plus Horse Riding and English plus Agriculture.