Level 1 Primary Trades

Level 1 Primary Trades

The Trades Academy Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) 

The program aims to ensure that at the end of the year, learners have a combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge that will enable them to continue to make informed choices about their career options in the primary industry. 

The program provides learners with transferable skills in literacy and numeracy and instills work-ready skills through practical training opportunities in realistic working environments. 

Learners are required to complete a minimum of 20 credits if they are enrolled in the one-year program and 40 credits if they are enrolled for two years. 

If learners complete 40 credits from the programme including the compulsory unit standard they will gain the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) with an optional strand in Self-Management and Employability Skills