English + Agriculture

English + Agriculture – 4 week course

Improve your English language skills and learn New Zealand agriculture terminology and practical farming skills. You can learn or improve on any of the following skills:

• Ride an ATV (Quadbike)
• Ride a motorbike
• Drive a tractor
• Fix Fences
• Milking operations in a NZ Dairy Shed

If you have a farming background, we can extend your knowledge to include stock handling, pasture management and animal feed and health management.

Course Hours:

Monday to Thursday 9am – 3.30pm
Friday 9am – 12pm (Friday afternoon is your own free time)
Students may choose to extend the number of weeks on their course.

Work Opportunities

If your visa condition allow we will refer you to an employment consultant who will assist you to gain either seasonal, part or full time employment.

Accommodation

If you do not already have accommodation, we suggest the following options:

Homestay – Student Links NZ is a specialist, experienced homestay company. Its service includes homestay, student care and guardianship.

Self-Contained Apartments – LivingSpace Apartments and studios

Holiday Park – Riccarton Holiday Park has a range of accommodation options available

Own Arrangements – If you wish to make your own living arrangements, you will need to inform us of the details on the enrolment form.

Note: The National Trade Academy is not responsible for and does not arrange your accommodation. You will be invoiced for your accommodation by the accommodation provider, not the Academy.

Student Visa

To enable you to study on this course you will need to apply for a Study Visa or Permit from NZIS. The following information is a brief outline of what NZIS will require from you.

To enter New Zealand you need:

• to have an offer of a place from a New Zealand education provider such as a school, polytechnic or university
• evidence that you’ve arranged accommodation through the education provider or through another person
• to be in good health and of good character. If your stay is longer than six months, in some cases you may need to complete a TB clearance. You may also need to complete a medical and police certificate depending on how long you intend to stay in New Zealand
• a passport that’s valid for at least three months past the date you are to leave New Zealand
• proof that you plan to leave New Zealand once you’ve completed your study
• proof that:
  • you’ve paid any course fees that you’re required to pay,
    or
  • you’re exempt from paying fees
    or
  • you have a scholarship or an award that covers your fee
• proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay
• to have the right visa for your visit.

The course is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989, and the National Trade Academy Ltd is accredited to teach it.