The 12 Month internship
Our curriculum is broad, covering all major farming aspects including deer, sheep, beef and forestry. Hence our graduates will obtain a well-rounded education in all important species and disciplines. The curriculum integrates on farm practical skills with training and study toward NZQA-recognised certificate and/or diploma-level qualifications. The curriculum is flexible, tailored to meet the needs and aspirations of individual interns. For example, diploma level qualifications have potential to lead on to further postgraduate programmes after the internship, if desired.
The stock handling and management curriculum follows the annual farming calendar where interns will jump right into learning on the job and actively engaging during busy times like weaning, mustering, calving, lambing, tagging, winter grazing and shearing.
The ‘off stock’ curriculum has five main categories; machinery, general farm, management, forestry, and environmental management and sustainability. Interns will get experience with important skills such as tractor operations, fencing, butchery, vehicle and machine maintenance, welding, farm budgets, pasture management, animal health and safety and power tool use.
In addition to livestock farming, Fairlight Station has an extensive commercial Douglas Fir forestry operation providing the opportunity for understanding forestry operations and engaging in practical forestry tasks under professional guidance.
The stock handling and management curriculum follows the annual farming calendar where interns will jump right into learning on the job and actively engaging during busy times like weaning, mustering, calving, lambing, tagging, winter grazing and shearing.
The ‘off stock’ curriculum has five main categories; machinery, general farm, management, forestry, and environmental management and sustainability. Interns will get experience with important skills such as tractor operations, fencing, butchery, vehicle and machine maintenance, welding, farm budgets, pasture management, animal health and safety and power tool use.
In addition to livestock farming, Fairlight Station has an extensive commercial Douglas Fir forestry operation providing the opportunity for understanding forestry operations and engaging in practical forestry tasks under professional guidance.
Prospectus
For more information on The Fairlight Foundation and our course, please download the prospectus below.
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industry expertiseThe Foundation will recruit the participation of various industry experts and professionals to share their specialised experience and knowledge with our interns in targeted areas such as fencing, butchery, crutching, pasture management, welding, budgeting and animal health and anatomy, environment, sustainability and biodiversity, personal skills and wellbeing. The aim is to have interns achieve practical proficiency underpinned by broad knowledge and understanding. |
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industry qualificationsA range of academic and professional study options will be available. These opportunities will be provided by online distance learning methods through providers such as polytechs, Primary ITO and other industry organisations which allows the interns to work towards qualifications that will help advance their agriculture career. |
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On and Off Farm Training
A number of programmed events and educational experiences will be provided both on and off the farm. The format will generally be seminars/workshops or use of online resources.
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Personal Development
The curriculum will also give emphasis to personal and inter-personal skills and wellbeing to enhance confidence, self-esteem and competence for a range of future career opportunities.
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Evaluated Progress
Training in practical skillsets will be predominantly hands-on, to the level evaluated as “proficient”. For some aspects, achievement levels may be “participated in” or “observed”, depending on the procedure.
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shorter courses and WORKSHOPS
The Foundation also recognises a range of other needs and opportunities that exist for women in agriculture. The Foundation has a mandate to facilitate activities such as short practical, personal and professional courses and workshops, and targeted awards. In addition to a full range of practical skills such as dog training and management, fencing and farm maintenance, these programmes could include topics such as personal wellbeing, agribusiness management, environment and sustainability, animal welfare and nutrition, as well as school holiday farm skills workshops for young women considering careers in agriculture.
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