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Training Programmes

Credit: Soil and Health Association of NZ

BHU Organic Training College

Stepping Stone Programme

The Stepping Stone Programme (SSP) offers BHU graduates the opportunity to gain the confidence they need to start their own businesses in a low-risk environment. 

Certificate in Organics Level 3 and 4 (Zero Fees)

The programme has a hands-on focus, covering organic principles and practices over one or two semesters.

Southern Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate In Organic Primary Production (Level 4) (Crop Production Or Livestock Production) - SIT2LRN Distance Learning

Graduates of this qualification will be able to apply knowledge of organic principles to the implementation and monitoring of an organic primary production plan and organic standard’s compliance requirements.

New Zealand Certificate In Organic Primary Production (Level 3) - SIT2LRN Distance Learning

Learn about the factors influencing organic production, the biotic interactions which occur in organic production ecosystems, soil and ground preparation for organic production, and how to control for weeds, animal pest, and disease in an organic production activity.

New Zealand Certificate in Land Based Sustainability Practices (Level 3) - SIT2LRN Distance Learning

Learn the skills and knowledge that actively contribute to the environmentally sustainable performance of a land based industry or process to enhance your knowledge base of land based sustainability practices for those working, or intending to work in the land based primary industries sector

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production (Level 4), Strand in Crop Production

This organic crop production course, will help you to be a better organic grower, whether you grow kiwifruit, avocados, other fruit or vegetables.  

Kuratini Tuwhera / Open Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production (Level 3)

The online programme will help further develop your skills and knowledge in organic primary production, whether you are seeking a role in the organic primary production sector, or if you are a home gardener or lifestyle block owner looking to incorporate holistic organic practices in your produce production.