Rural contracting

Below is a brief description of the skills covered by each rural contracting qualification.  Further information can be found by clicking on the links to the qualification brochure and Training Plan.

Qualification brochure
This gives detailed information about the qualification, including who it is for, entry requirements, and the qualification process.

Training Plan
This lists the unit standards which make up the qualification. 

Qualification brochures and Training Plans are in PDF format.  You will need Acrobat Reader to view them.  If you don’t have Acrobat Reader you can click here to download it.

How to enrol
To enrol in any of these qualifications, call 0800 486 626 to arrange for an InfraTrain regional advisor to complete a Training Plan and Training Agreement.

Rural contracting qualifications

These qualifications have been developed in partnership with industry, and are endorsed by Rural Contractors New Zealand.

National Certificate in Rural Contracting (Introductory Skills) - Level 1
This is an introductory certificate for people starting a career in the rural contracting industry.  You will gain knowledge of essential skills including workplace communication, calculations and measurements, operation of light vehicles, tractors and plant, and health and safety in a rural contracting workplace.

National Certificate in Agricultural Contracting - Level 3
This certificate covers the skills and knowledge for general or specialist agricultural contracting work.  The core qualification includes learning how to recognise the hazards associated with tractor use, operation of a basic wheel tractor with attached implement, tractor safety, workplace communications, health and safety, measurement and calculations, and planning a basic agricultural contracting operation.

Optional strands are available in Crop Production, Fencing, Harvesting, Land Development, Mechanical Vegetation Control, Transport and Zero Tillage. 

National Certificate in Rural Contracting (Management) - Level 5
This qualification recognises the knowledge and skills necessary to manage an agricultural contracting business.  The core component covers taxation, finance, insurance, tenders and contracts, plant acquisition, employment agreements, risk management and health and safety. 

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