This programme is designed for owners and managers in agricultural businesses, including those who have relevant industry experience and are ready to advance into a management capacity.
It is structured for people who are working, with face-to-face courses offered in rural locations, as well as block courses and online learning available to suit students’ work commitments.
Students in this programme will A number of key industry organisations are working in partnership to help keep students' skills relevant, take their career to the next level, and achieve their business goals. These organisations include Primary ITO, DairyNZ, Dairy Training Ltd, and Wintec.
Within the partnership, agribusiness students are enrolled and managed by Wintec, the Primary ITO is responsible for marketing, recruitment and on-farm support, and Dairy Training Limited, as a specialised provider of dairy farm training, is contracted to Wintec to deliver the diploma training.
An assessor will visit students on the farm and assess their skills and knowledge through a professional conversation. Students will be asked to produce naturally occurring evidence, like current budgets, business plans, or lending proposals – these are the documents they use in their everyday management of the farm.
Students will study five key areas, with the final course being a report on their property. Each course is made up of unit standards. If students have completed any of the unit standards in previous study they can have them cross-credited.
In this module students will learn how to:
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIBM501 | Strategic Planning for a Primary Industry Business | 5 | 20 |
In this module students will learn how to:
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIBM502 | Financial Planning & Management in a Primary Industry Business | 5 | 25 |
In this module students will learn how to:
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIBM501 | Human Resource Management in Primary Industries | 5 | 25 |
In this module students will:
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIBM504 | Primary Industry Environment & Sustainability Management | 5 | 25 |
The property report involves creating a detailed report on an agribusiness that documents every aspect of the business – from an overview of the current operation to analysis of opportunities and threats.
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIBM505 | Primary Industry Business Analysis and Reporting | 5 | 25 | PIBM501, PIBM502, PIBM503, PIBM504 |
New students
If you are new to this programme, you will need to:
Returning students
If you are returning to this programme, you will need to complete:
Once you have submitted your application
“I think it’s vital to upskill particularly the financial papers for doing cashflows and budgets. That way you can keep your bank and stakeholders up to date with the impact of lower payouts, and put some plans in place to help get through the tough times. It helps to have some control over your situation rather than a wait and see approach which may be too late!”
Shona and Tony Pedersen, both diploma graduates, Raglan.
This programme may help graduates to move into roles such as agribusiness manager, farm owner or director. The programme may help those who are wanting to become owners of farms, or take on sharing milk contracting roles. Many graduates and students are moving towards self-employment opportunities.
Candidates are required to have gained:
i) 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in English or Māori; or
ii) A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 3 or above; or
iii) Equivalent; and
iv) Must be in a position to access financial and production performance information about a specific agribusiness.
Want to see full details of the entry criteria?
Don't meet the entry criteria?
To check what you need to gain entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.
The Wintec Prospectus (otherwise known as a course guide) outlines everything you need to know about Wintec. It contains information about the Wintec campuses, student life, and the programmes that are on offer.
Access your copy of the Wintec Prospectus
The Wintec Prospectus (course guide) is available by downloading the file - click on the document below to access the file. Alternatively, to request a copy via email or the post, please complete the form below.
Leave your details here and we will come back to you:
Wintec is part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology Learn More
Learn with purpose
