Have your say: Review of qualifications in Agriculture at Levels 3, 4, and 5 November 19th, 2025 We have reviewed and redeveloped the suite of agriculture qualifications at Levels 3, 4, and 5. We have been working with industry representatives from across the arable and pastoral farming sectors and with providers to ensure that the suite of qualifications are future-proofed and fit-for-purpose, create a strong educational pathway for learners, and pose no barrier to achievement. Have your say We are now seeking wider industry feedback on the reviewed qualifications. You will be able to select on which of the qualifications you want to provide feedback for. Links to summaries of the proposed qualifications are provided, and full qualification documents can be supplied upon request. We encourage you to review these qualifications and provide your responses via the link: Help shape the future of agriculture qualifications View the summary of the NZ Certificate in Farm Skills (Level 3) View the summary of the NZ Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3), with strands in Dairy Farming, Breeding Livestock Farming and Non-Breeding Livestock Farming View the summary of the NZ Certificate in Arable Farming (Level 3), with optional strands in Irrigation Systems, and Precision Agriculture View the summary of the NZ Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4), with strands in Arable Farming, Dairy Farming, Breeding Livestock Farming and Non-Breeding Livestock Farming View the summary of the NZ Certificate in Agriculture Production Management (Level 5) Full qualification documents can be supplied upon request – please email [email protected] Please make sure your feedback includes your suggested changes and the reasons for the changes. If we understand the ‘why’ of your feedback we can refine the qualification so that it meets the needs of the industry and learners. Please provide your feedback by Wednesday 3 December, at 5pm. Thank you for your valuable input and participation.
