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Training and education

National certificates and other tertiary qualifications are of valuable assets for any young person hoping to pursue a career in the industry.

Whether you're looking to study towards a degree at university or gain a qualification that has a practical vocational focus, there are a number of quality training institutions that offer qualifications recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

	Lincoln University Lincoln University is New Zealand's specialist land-based university. As a publicly owned and operated university that exists and operates under New Zealand statute, They are 100% committed to transforming land, people and economies. Lincoln has a wide variety of courses from Diplomas through to Degrees and Postgraduate studies that are agriculturally specific. Another bonus of studying at Lincoln is that Hands-on-learning is one of the strengths of Lincoln University qualifications and a major reason why Lincoln University graduates and diplomats move so easily into employment.
	Massey University Massey is one of the world's leading agri-food universities and a founding partner of the Food Innovation Network, working with industry to support New Zealand's food industry - a sector the University has supported for more than 80 years. If you're interested in fundamental sciences such as chemistry, physics, mathematics and biology; they are all intrinsic in Massey's College of Sciences. However, when its activities are viewed across all the campuses of Massey University, the distinguishing character of the college is broadly defined by: agriculture, veterinary and life sciences; land, water and the environment; and industrial innovation via engineering and technology.
	Agriculture ITO AgITO is one of New Zealand's largest industry training organisations. They help around 8,000 people every year to gain the knowledge and skills they need for a productive and rewarding career in agriculture. They offer nationally recognised, NZQA qualifications in industry sectors ranging from dairy, to sheep and cattle, rural servicing, pork, poultry, wool harvesting and water industry services. If you don't want to take time off to study, AgITO trainees learn while they're working and earn a regular wage. A big part of their role is the support and mentorship their training advisers give trainees and their employers.
	Taratahi Agriculture Training Centre Taratahi has been successfully training Kiwis for agricultural careers since 1919. Taratahi offers full-time courses, extra-mural study, short courses and STAR/Gateway programmes. Taratahi has also been chosen by the Ministry of Education as the Primary Industry Trades Academy (PITA). The main campus is based near Masterton in the Wairarapa, with non-residential campuses in Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, Northland and Rodney. Taratahi offers a unique learning environment, with thousands of hectares of commercial farm land, a fully residential campus and significant well-resourced teaching areas. There are a huge number of scholarships available for full time students too.
	Telford Rural Polytechnic Telford is New Zealand's largest polytechnic in terms of landmass, yet smallest in terms of students' numbers, Telford offers you a unique training environment that cannot be matched anywhere else in the country. There's 800 hectares of farmland, a 20 hectare campus with halls of residence, small practical class numbers, and a caring and supportive environment. Telford has a blended learning style of theory and applied 'HANDS ON' training, giving students qualifications through real world experiences. Telford has a strong national reputation, having delivered quality graduates for many years in the fields of Agriculture (Sheep, Dairy, Deer & Beef), Equine, Forestry and Apiculture (Beekeeping). The National Trade Academy has an educational partnership to deliver training with Telford. NTA is based in Christchurch and delivers a variety of agricultural training courses. Find out more by clicking the link below. National Trade Academy

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Training and education

Training and education

Lincoln University

Massey University

Agriculture ITO

Taratahi Agriculture Training Centre

Telford Rural Polytechnic

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