New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3)

Entry requirements

• IELTS5 overall

Prerequisites

Open Entry to persons capable of the 'additional requirements'. Additional requirements Ākonga (students) must be physically capable of meeting the demands of the programme. Any medical conditions that may affect the ability of ākonga to participate must be disclosed at the time of application, and the delegated authority must be able to provide assurance concerning health and safety. English language requirements All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the English language proficiency required for the programme. International applicants are required to have an IELTS (general or academic) score of 5 with no individual band lower than five from one test taken in the preceding two years or an equivalent as described in the NZQA English Language Rules . Programme delivery This blended delivery will include reading textbooks, online modules, and two block course deliveries per month, over eight months. Marlborough Campus delivery Two Saturdays per month, 9am - 5pm daily Richmond Campus delivery Two Saturdays per month, 9am - 5pm daily This programme will involve 12 assessments, a mixture of theory and practical A one-day, industry-recognised bee disease workshop, including a short test to complete at end of the workshop Reading three provided textbooks The completion of a logbook documenting fieldwork undertaken 5-10 additional hours per week for extra reading (online and books),