Farm Training

Course Information

Timaru District council operates the Washdyke Training Farm - a 60 hectare mixed farm, and provides training in practical farming and labouring skills. The course is practical hands-on training with a small element of theory included. The aim of the course is to assist trainees to gain credits towards a National Certificate in Agriculture level 2 and to prepare trainees for employment or further training.

Course Duration

Full-time January to December

Course Location

Sir Basil Arthur Park on the Pleasant Point Highway at Washdyke

Course Content

• Sheep Farming
• Cattle Farming
• Work Experience Dairy Farming
• Weeds - Pests - Pesticides
• Fencing
• Shearing and Woolshed Tasks
• Tractor Work
• Farm Safety
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Arc and Gas Welding
• Heavy Traffic and Car Licences
• First Aid Training
• Learning Assistance
• Sport and PE
• Work Experience
  
  

"Washdyke Training Farm of the Timaru District Council is accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 to provide education and training and undertake assessment based on National Certificate Units in Farming Skills"

Assessment

Assessment will be ongoing and based on National Unit Standards in Agriculture - levels 1, 2 & 3

Eligibility

Those with low qualifications who are:

• recent school leavers or long-term registered unemployed (26 weeks)
• those who are registered with Workbridge
• Domestic Purposes and Widows Benefit recipients (for at least 4 years)

If you are interested and would like further information about the course, you can contact:
Social Development Co-ordinator
Timaru District Council
Tel: 03 687 7450
Email: kevinm@timdc.govt.nz