Ako
ako programme
The range of programmes we offer through our tertiary partner institutions, across a variety of induatries and academic levels.
Our Focus
Our friendly staff can assist you with developing your study and career pathways and with scholarship applications.
Once enrolled we will work with you to get the best out of your studies because we want all of our tauira to graduate with a recognised NZQA qualification. We will also support you through any issues you may experience along the way, whether it be part or full-time at a partner tertiary institution or in a work programme.
Our Ako programmes will enhance your employment opportunities and can provide you with a path to higher education and increase your earning capability. You can study to gain NZQA at certificate, diploma or bachelor degree level.
Programme information
Our Ako programmes will enhance your employment opportunities and can provide you with a path to higher education and increase your earning capability. You can study to gain NZQA at certificate, diploma or bachelor degree level.
Agriculture - Dairy Farming
NZ Certificate in Agriculture – Dairy Farming
Level 4
TBC
Telford
44 weeks
Business
NZ Certificate in Business (administration & technology)
Level 3
NMIT
Nelson & Blenheim Campus
20 weeks
Business - Project Management
NZ Certificate in Project Management
Level 4
NMIT
Online
20 weeks
Commercial Transport
NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation Commercial Transport
Level 3
AMS
Location -Various
16 weeks
Construction
NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation Commercial Transport
Level 3
AMS
Location -Various
16 weeks
Horticulture - General
NZ Certificate in Horticulture – General
Level 3
NMIT
Nelson & Blenheim
Part-time
Horticulture - Nursery Production
NZ Certificate in Horticulture Production
Level 4
NMIT
Nelson
Part-time
Primary Industry Support Services
NZ Certificate in Farming System
Level 3
TBC
Blenheim
26 weeks
Other Programme Information
NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation – Commercial Transport Level 3
Whenua Kura is offering this 16 week full-time programme in partnership with AMS Group. This is a great qualification for anyone looking at entering an industry where light, heavy and civil transport assets are used, and to further progress onto the larger vehicle assets at the higher licence class levels. A commercial transport license gives you:
• Choices – a wide and diverse range of career options
• Opportunities – the potential to run your own business
• Regular income
New Zealand has a shortage of qualified commercial drivers – You can be part of the solution.
The programme will be run at a number of locations around the country throughout 2019 and is FREE.
We’d love to hear from you if you or anyone in the whānau are interested in signing up – contact us today: 0800 WH KURA (0800 945 872) or email us: info@whenuakura.co.nz or click here to complete the enrolment form.
Unleash the Māui: Agricultural Leadership Programme
Unleash the Maui Agricultural Leadership Programme is the signature training programme of the Red Meat Profit Partnership and Whenua Kura Trust. This multi-disciplinary national program brings together promising leaders from the Aotearoa agriculture, natural resources management and rural community sectors. By combining strong personal development with exposure to organisations, agricultural operations and community networks, participants develop their path toward becoming the innovative problem-solvers and leaders that the sector needs to be sustainable.
our partners
