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Diploma in Organic Agri-Food Production

This programme will be available online to new entrants from Semester 2, 2021.
The Diploma in Organic Agri-Food Production is a full-time programme that provides foundational, transferable knowledge and experience with the theory and practice that make up contemporary organic agri-food production.

Study is undertaken in a context of tikaka together with the academic skills necessary for successful study in a university context. The programme includes Tikaka and Mahika Kai components delivered through two courses.

Graduates of the Diploma will be well placed to seek employment or to work entrepreneurially in urban and rural settings for organic agri-food production; in organic primary production or other sectors related to organics, particularly education and hospitality.

Graduates moving into organic primary production will tend to be involved in smaller-scale operations such as supplying farmers’ markets and restaurants. Graduates moving into or returning to the education sector will be able to embed the principles and practices of organics and sustainability in educational delivery. Hospitality sector graduates can involve themselves in smaller niche ventures such as food stalls, catering, cafes and farmers’ markets.

Practical Work
The Diploma includes a requirement for students to complete twelve weeks’ practical work (480 hours) in two different enterprise types, with at least four weeks on one enterprise.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The University regularly assesses the job market for new areas of employment demand such as:

Agriculture and horticulture
Society, tourism and sport
Science
Environment
Design and technology
Business and commerce.

Recruitment
We advise on effective ways of connecting with Lincoln students and graduates, and for raising your profile. We offer a range of services to help you:

NZUniCareerHub to advertise your graduate programmes/vacancies/internships/scholarships to students and graduates
Targeted email alerts
Presentations, drop-ins and information sessions on-campus
Career and networking events
Poster distribution - electronic and paper (A4 only)
Interviews on-campus.

PSW Opportunity

During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

One of the following:
• NCEA Level 2, a minimum of 40 credits over four subjects recognised by Lincoln University as suitable for entry to this diploma. The literacy and numeracy requirements for university entrance are also required.
• A New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture at Level 4 or higher obtained through an approved polytechnic institution.
• Special Admission
• Other Pathways
All students must participate in Skills for Success, a programme of academic support which includes literacy, numeracy and study skills, concurrent with the schedule of courses.

For More Information Please Connect Our PSA Counselor

Lincoln University

Christchurch , South Island ,New Zealand