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Growing Maori Leadership in Agriculture

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Whenua Kura Prospectus 2016

Nau Mai Hāere Mai ki Whenua Kura, otirā ki Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki

Welcome to Whenua Kura, an iwi-led partnership between Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Te Tapuae o Rēhua, Lincoln University, and Ngāi Tahu Farming.

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The Whenua Kura story4 Introduction8 The Whenua Kura Logo9 Our Partner Profiles10 Why Whenua Kura?12 About Lincoln University

Whenua Kura Programmes 16 Whenua Kura Campus and Sites18 Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3) 20 Certificate in Farming (Dairy) (Level 3)22 Certificate in Organic Horticulture Knowledge

(Level 3)24 Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3) 26 Diploma in Agriculture (Level 5)28 Diploma in Farm Management (Level 6)

Being a Whenua Kura student32 Accommodation

Applying and paying for your study36 Applying to Study38 Scholarships40 Enrolment

Forms41 Lincoln University Enrolment Form45 Whenua Kura Scholarship Form

Noho Marae Programme51 Whenua Kura Gear List52 Key Dates

Contents

DisclaimerThe information contained in this prospectus is intended for guidance purposes only, and does not confer a contractual obligation on Whenua Kura or on Lincoln University. Whenua Kura reserves the right to offer, withdraw or substitute any course or part of a course, make alterations to the structure, content, assessment or moderation processes, and implement any other such changes to a course or element of a course as it sees fit, without prior notice. An application to study with Whenua Kura does not automatically constitute entry into any given course.

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Our story

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Introduction

Kia ora, nau mai, hāere mai, tautī mai. Thank you for your interest in Whenua Kura, an Iwi-lead partnership between Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Te Tapuae o Rēhua, Lincoln University, and Ngāi Tahu Farming.

Whenua Kura was established in 2014 to grow Māori leadership in the agriculture sector and as a pathway for Māori to gain qualifications and employment, within the primary industries sector. Whenua Kura is a vehicle to support more Māori into leadership positions in agriculture, which contributes to bringing about social advancement and development for Māori both within the Ngāi Tahu region and beyond.

If you want to learn best practice farming in a culturally responsive environment that will lead to a globally recognised qualification and an exciting career, then Whenua Kura is the place for you. Whenua Kura provides many benefits to graduates through its partners. Through Ngāi Tahu Farming, students receive real life training and work experience, with some students being offered employment after they graduate, either through full-time employment or through a cadetship. On the other hand, some students choose to continue on to higher level study at Lincoln University. Whatever you choose and how you navigate your learning journey is up to you. We are here to support you.

Whenua Kura celebrated the graduation of its first cohort from the Level 3 Certificate in Farming (Dairy) programme in May 2015. Some of these graduates have gone on to further training and some have gone on to work for Ngāi Tahu Farming, and other farms throughout the country.

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We Need More Māori!Māori are major investors in our primary industries and have significant landholdings. However, this is not matched by the number of Māori working in the land based industries. The limited number of Māori working within the sector tend to lack formal qualifications, meaning that even fewer progress into leadership positions. The training and development options available are fragmented and concentrated at lower levels. Training and employment environments have limited understanding of Māori knowledge and have limited capacity to support Māori succeeding as Māori. The status quo risks Māori being relegated to passive investors of our lands rather than active stewards.

We seek change in the hope that Māori will actively work Māori lands in ways that are grounded in Māori values, and in communities that privilege our culture and care for people, land and the environment. Whenua Kura is committed to achieving the aspirations of our iwi, hapū and whānau through a collaborative effort to support meaningful and long-term transformative change for Māori, for our farm workers and for our whānau and farm communities

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Our Shared VisionWhenua Kura – a movement to change the face and culture of land-based industries.

Our ultimate goal is to achieve Māori agricultural success in a Māori way. This will be achieved through growing Māori leaders to champion agricultural practices aligned with our cultural values and aspirations. Our ultimate outcome is to work with our wider communities and industries to align land-based practices with our values to meet industry needs in a way that grows the mana of our people, land and environment.

Our Principles and ValuesKaitiakitanga (Guardianship/Stewardship) – using leading-edge environmental practices that enhance the mauri of our communities, lands and environments.

Whanaungatanga (Family connections) – Creating strong communities, bringing together tauira, kaiako, kaimahi, whānau, iwi and hapū to collectively advance Māori success through whānau transformation.

Rangatiratanga (Leadership) – Leading through service, and leading collaboratively in a way that empowers our whānau, through creating our leaders of tomorrow.

Manaakitanga (Looking after each other) – Looking after our students, our kaimahi, our communities, and our partnership.

Ngāi Tahutanga (Our unique position as Ngāi Tahu) – celebrating our cultural values and sharing our tāonga with all.

The aim is to make students aware of the importance of sustainability from a Māori perspective and how that builds resilience

and protects assets.

Renata Hakiwai Director-Kaiarahi Whenua Kura

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Our Strategic GoalsGoal 1: Increase Māori participation in land-based training.

Goal 2: Increase Māori educational achievement success – Māori achieving success as Māori.

Goal 3: Increase Māori entering and gaining employment in land based industries.

Goal 4: Increase and grow Māori leadership in all sectors of land-based industries.

Goal 5: Grow the influence of Ngāi Tahu values on the culture and practices of land-based industries and their communities.

My dream for our people is simple: to be culturally strong, healthy and happy. Achieving this dream is complex, but we are a tenacious

people. We have a long and proven history of being able to adapt and innovate, and we continue these traditions today guided by a set of values handed down by our ancestors.

Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – for us, and our children after us, is the vision that

guides us as we invest our time and collective resources in initiatives that will create

opportunities to enhance the intergenerational wellbeing of Ngāi Tahu Whānui and grow our

communities into the future.

Tā Mark Solomon, Kaiwhakahaere, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

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“Whenua Kura, Wai Māori, Tū Tangata” (Treasured Lands, Fresh Waters, Prosperous People)

The name Whenua Kura relates to the area surrounding the Ngāi Tahu farms at Te Whenua Hou (Eyrewell). The tohu (logo) has been designed with the above whakatauāki (proverb) in mind.

Ngā maunga (The mountains)

The mountains shaped in the negative (white) space reference the upper reaches of our catchment: He marangai ki uta. He māra kai ki tai. Also a reminder to all to reach for the highest potential in everything we do.

Te whenua (The land)

The green depicts the land – Papatuānuku (mother earth). It reminds us of our duty to care for the land as kaitiaki (guardians) and to leave it in a better state than we found it for future generations. Its colour speaks of resilience and sustenance.

Ngā wai Māori me te Koru (Fresh water and the Frond)

The blue refers to our waterways, which sustain all life. The koru (frond) represents new growth which springs from land, water and sky. It is the unfurling of our aspirations as Ngāi Tahu to protect and enhance wāhi taonga (treasured areas) within our environment so that our mahinga kai (food cultivations), culture and communities can continue for the benefit of future generations.

Te Raukura (The feather)

The raukura forms the base and supports these elements in a cradle of equilibrium. The burnt red earth colour (kura) is a traditional symbol of leadership and its associated responsibilities to weave all strands together for greater strength and sustained prosperity. The feather acknowledges the people behind the Whenua Kura initiative who have inspired it, as well as those who have come together to build, grow and champion it.

Finally, the two woven ‘flags’ either side of the text reference the two baskets of knowledge that will be required to make Whenua Kura a success: industry best-practice married with traditional kaitiakitanga values and objectives.

The Whenua Kura logo

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Te Tapuae o Rēhua

“Collaborating to achieve Māori success”

Te Tapuae o Rēhua is a joint-venture company which specialises in enabling collaboration between Ngāi Tahu and its tertiary education partners: Ara Institute of Canterbury, Lincoln University, Otago Polytechnic, the University of Canterbury and the University of Otago. Its purpose is to manifest Ngāi Tahu’s aspirations through all its activities. As a subsidiary of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Te Tapuae o Rēhua is also able to draw on the professional services and expertise from within the Ngāi Tahu Group. Te Tapuae o Rēhua is the backbone of the Whenua Kura partnership.

Ngāi Tahu Farming

“Toitū te marae a Tāne, Toitū te marae o Tangaroa, Toitū te Iwi”

“Land sustained, Water sustained, People sustained”

Ngāi Tahu Farming is the subsidiary organisation within Ngāi Tahu Holdings responsible for managing and developing Ngāi Tahu’s agriculture portfolio, which includes:

• 6700 ha at Te Whenua Hou for conversion to 13 dairy farms and 7 grazing units

• 9400 ha at Balmoral for conversion to farmland

• 30,000 ha sheep and beef high country farms on the southern side of Lake Wakatipu.

Ngāi Tahu Farming seeks to be an industry leader in best practice farming in Aotearoa. Whenua Kura’s Level 3 Certificate in Farming (Dairy) programme is based on the Ngāi Tahu farms.

Lincoln University

“New Zealand’s specialist land-based university”

Lincoln University is one of New Zealand’s oldest tertiary education institutions and the only specialist land-based university in New Zealand. Founded in 1878 as a School of Agriculture, the University has long been held in high regard for its land-based teaching and research.

This unique history combined with more recent growth in land-based disciplines means Lincoln University now occupies a specialist position that covers globally-significant areas of learning such as agribusiness; agricultural science; soil, plant, food and animal science; bioprotection and biosecurity; conservation and ecology; environmental management; supply chain management; marketing; property; spatial planning and landscape architecture; sport and recreation and tourism management.

Telford Campus

Lincoln University’s Telford Campus is one of New Zealand’s largest land-based vocational training providers, located just five minutes from Balclutha in the heart of South Otago. With access to 921 hectares of farmland, a 20-hectare campus, including halls of residence, workshops, gymnasium, library and laboratory, the campus provides a training environment that is unrivalled anywhere in New Zealand.

Partner Profiles

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There are many advantages in studying with Whenua Kura.

Why Whenua Kura?

First and foremost, Whenua Kura is an opportunity to study agriculture and tikanga and/or te reo Māori at the same time. Although these two areas may not be delivered by the same tutors, you will be able to see how the two areas can work seamlessly together which will add value to your experience and knowledge.

Whenua Kura has tuition fees scholarships available to study at various levels and in various disciplines, including Sheep and Beef farming, Apiculture, Dairy farming and Horticulture. These scholarships will help ease some of the financial burden on yourself and your whānau.

Because you will be enrolled as a Lincoln University student, your studies will lead to a university qualification which is recognised throughout New Zealand and the world. This will provide you with a seamless pathway into higher levels of study at Lincoln University if you choose to continue your studies.

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Because the training is delivered by Lincoln University, the only New Zealand university that is fully dedicated to teaching farming and land-based subjects, you will be learning from the best.

You will gain real-life work experience and training on various working farms, including the Ngāi Tahu farms, the Telford farm and associated farms. This will introduce you to a network of farmers, and provide a foot in the door if you would like to work on any of these farms in the future, or could potentially provide you with a referee if you go on to work elsewhere.

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Lincoln University is New Zealand’s specialist land-based university, and was the Southern Hemisphere’s first dedicated agricultural college, founded in 1878, before becoming a university in 1990.

About Lincoln University

We are proud to be ranked among the world’s top 400 universities by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), and in the top 100 in the field of agriculture and forestry. We also have international alliances with institutions from around the world.

Over its long history, Lincoln has developed a deep understanding of the key sectors that sit at the very heart of the New Zealand economy.

Our programmes are taught from vocational certificate level (predominantly on our Telford campus at Balclutha, South Otago) through bachelor’s and master’s degrees, to PhD (taught at our Te Waihora campus at Lincoln, Canterbury). This provides a pathway for ongoing study.

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We have a mission: to help feed the world, protect the future, and live well. It is a response to the global challenges facing the planet today. We believe we can make a difference to the success of New Zealand and our people.

By taking our strong agricultural college roots and applying the current and future demands of the land-based sectors, Lincoln University operates in a clearly defined space, critical to New Zealand and the world.

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Whenua Kura Programmes

T = Telford W = Te Waihora (Lincoln)

N = Ngāi Tahu Farm (Te Whenua Hou)

X Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3)

X Certificate in Farming (Dairy) (Level 3)

X Certificate in Organic Horticulture Knowledge (Level 3)

X Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3)

X Diploma in Agriculture (Level 5)

X Diploma in Farm Management (Level 6)

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Lincoln University has two campuses, both based in the South Island of New Zealand. Whenua Kura Delivery Sites

Te Waihora campus (Lincoln, Canterbury)

The picturesque and park-like 58-hectare campus provides a supportive, multicultural atmosphere. With a student population of approximately 3500, representing over 60 different countries, Lincoln University is an easy place to make friends.

The campus itself houses modern teaching facilities, a comprehensive library, information technology laboratories with 24-hour access, free car parking, eateries, a printery, a travel agency, and world-class sporting facilities.

On-campus accommodation is home to approximately 600 students during the university year. Options include catered halls of residence, self-catered residential halls and student flats. For those choosing to live away from campus, there are regular bus services.

Lincoln-Telford campus (Balclutha, Otago)

The Telford campus is Lincoln University’s second South Island campus and is one of New Zealand’s largest land-based vocational training providers. It is located just five minutes from Balclutha, in the heart of South Otago.

With access to 921 hectares of farmland, a 20-hectare campus, including halls of residence, workshops, gymnasium, library and laboratory, we provide a training environment that is unrivalled anywhere in New Zealand.

Campus and Delivery sites

NEW ZEALAND

SOUTH ISLAND

Lincoln University Te Waihora campus

NORTH ISLAND

Christchurch

Wellington

Auckland

Lincoln University Telford campus

Balclutha

North Canterbury Te Whenua Hou Ngāi Tahu FarmsDelivery site

KoukourārataDelivery site

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Whenua Kura Delivery Sites

Te Whenua Hou (Ngāi Tahu farms, North Canterbury)

The Lincoln Certificate in Farming (Dairy) (Level 3) programme is based on the Ngāi Tahu farms at Te Whenua Hou. Te Whenua Hou is the location of Ngāi Tahu farming’s dairy farming operations and it provides an opportunity for students to study, live and gain practical work experience all within the same place. It has a classroom facility as well as student accommodation facilities.

The site is currently undergoing development as large forestry blocks are converted to farmland.

Koukourārata (Port Levy)

The delivery of the Lincoln Certificate in Organic Horticulture (Level 3) will be based at a mixture of both Koukourārata and Te Waihora campus. Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata is one of 18 Papatipu Rūnanga established under the Ngāi Tahu Treaty Settlements Act 1994 and related Order of Council, to provide for the well-being of the descendants of Ngāi Tūhaitara, Ngāti Huikai and Ngāi Tūtehuarewa.

The takiwa (area of tribal authority) of Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata centres on Koukourārata (Port Levy) and extends from Pōhatu Pa to the shores of Te Waihora, including Te Kaituna. Local whānau Ngāti Huikai, Ngāi Tūhaitara, and Ngāi Tūtehuarewa have resided in the takiwā of Koukourārata for over 40 generations.

TE WAIHORA CAMPUS

TELFORD CAMPUS

NGĀI TAHU FARMS TE WHENUA HOU

KOUKOURĀRATA

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www.telford.ac.nz/CertAg | www.whenuakura.co.nz

Modern farming requires a blend of practical on-farm skills with up-to-date knowledge of farm management and industry practices. This 37-week programme is designed to give you the skills to be a modern, progressive farmer.

Entry requirementsApplicants must:

• Be aged 16 years or over• Have completed at least three years of secondary

education, and achieved NCEA Level 1, or equivalent• Be confident they can succeed at Level 3, and have the

physical ability to manage the work without putting themselves or others at risk

• Have adequate literacy and numeracy skills • Be proficient in English.

A driver’s license is recommended.

What you will studyStudying agriculture provides you with the opportunity to learn a variety of farming skills that will serve you well in your career. This programme places significant emphasis on developing practical skills, with at least 65% of course content involving hands-on learning.

Throughout the year you’ll study sheep, beef, dairy and deer farming systems. During regular work experience at Telford you’ll either work on one of our farm units or on other farms in the Otago/Southland regions. Many students are offered employment as a result of their work experience.

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Agriculture (Level 3)

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Career outcomesAs a graduate of the Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3), you’ll be able to confidently undertake a variety of agriculture-related tasks using your knowledge of agricultural practices and animal husbandry. Shepherds, contractors, farm assistants, shearers, wool handlers, sharemilkers, and relief milkers are just a few of the roles in which our graduates are employed.

Programme contentIncludes:

• Agronomy – pastures, crops, soils, fertilisers and agrichemicals

• Land skills – hazard management, quad bikes, tractors, water supplies, chainsaws and environmental sustainability

• Livestock – shearing, milking, livestock handling, health, behaviours and welfare production, feeding and nutrition, breeding and reproduction

• Workshop skills – fencing, mechanics, welding, farm forestry, workshop project and calculations.

For more information about Whenua Kura

scholarships please visi: www.whenuakura.co.nz

CLAYTON ARCHIBOLD-SARICH(Ngāpuhi) Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3) Current Student

I’m enjoying being a Whenua Kura student with Lincoln University at the Telford campus. Whenua Kura provides opportunities for students to go to new places across the South Island, meet new people and learn about the tikanga of those places, which I really enjoy. I also enjoy the hands-on farm training and learning safe and correct farming techniques. It’s a great experience and I would recommend Whenua Kura to other young Māori who want to get into agriculture as a career.

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www.telford.ac.nz/CertFarm | www.whenuakura.co.nz

This programme serves the needs of school leavers, people who may have changed careers, or adult learners new to the agriculture industry. The competencies gained will help ensure the graduate is well prepared to move into employment as a dairy assistant.

Entry requirementsApplicants must:

• Be aged 16 years and over• Have an adequate level of literacy and numeracy skills• Be proficient in English• Have completed three years of secondary education• Have a reasonable likelihood of success at Level 3,

including the physical ability to manage the work without putting themselves or others at risk

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• Have achieved one year’s experience in the dairy industry.

What you will studyThe Certificate in Farming (Dairy) provides the opportunity to learn the skills needed for a career in dairy farming. It places significant emphasis on practical skills and hands-on learning. Much of the tuition will take place in the field, but there is a classroom component which teaches the pasture management, livestock health and reproduction knowledge essential for a career in the dairy industry.

CERTIFICATE IN

Farming (Dairy) (Level 3)

The student experience is an eye-opener, but in a

positive way. You really learn about yourself and others, especially in a close team

environment. We all do the same things together, like travelling, hunting, playing

sports and studying. We all support each other

with assignments and other activities.

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Ngāi Tahu FarmTe Whenua Hou

Past student

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Career outcomesOn successful completion of this programme graduates will be employable as dairy farm assistants, and also be able to assist with general agricultural farming. All graduates will have the opportunity to progress their career in the dairy industry through further study.

Programme contentIncludes:

• Agricultural vehicles • Animal handling and health• Animal husbandry • Fencing and water reticulation• Health and safety requirements • Milking• Pastures and feeding livestock• Working in the industry.

For more information about Whenua Kura please visi:

www.whenuakura.co.nz

CHRISTIAN PETERSON(Te Aupouri, Ngāi Takoto, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Kuri) Certificate in Farming Dairy (Level 3) 2016 Graduate

“Whenua Kura allowed me to pursue an education and training pathway in dairy farming that I wouldn’t have been able to if I didn’t have the scholarship, so I’m grateful for that. I really enjoyed the programme because I was able to meet new people and learn new things. My whānau is proud of my achievements and so am I. It means that I don’t have to sit at home all day and rely on the benefit for the rest of my life. It also means that I can make a living for myself and help support my whānau. My dream is to one day own my own farm back home in the far north.”

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A mixture of delivery based both at Koukourārata, Port Levy, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury and Lincoln’s Te Waihora campus.

Students who successfully complete this programme will receive two separate qualifications:

• Telford Certificate in Organic Horticulture Knowledge (Level 3)

• Telford Certificate in Farming Practices (Level 3)

AccommodationThis programme is delivered one night per week for 40 weeks and includes 12 weekend practical workshops – perfect for those who want to balance study with work. Accommodation is not provided.

Entry requirementsNew Zealand Residents or Citizens:

Applicants must:

• Be aged 16 years or over

• Have completed at least three years at secondary school, and achieved the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 1), or equivalent

• Be confident they can succeed at Level 3 and have the physical ability to manage the work without putting themselves or others at risk

• Have adequate literacy and numeracy skills.

Please note, students studying part-time and requiring funding support for living costs should check their eligibility directly with StudyLink or other scholarship providers.

CERTIFICATE IN

Organic Horticulture Knowledge (Level 3)

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www.telford.ac.nz/CertFarm | www.whenuakura.co.nz

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Course content• Foundations of organic horticulture

(principles, history and development)

• Composting (theory and practical)

• Soils in organic horticulture (soil properties, another good building block)

• Permaculture in organic horticulture (permaculture principles and design project)

• Plan plantings for insect and bird retention (planting to enhance the environment for and attract beneficial organisms)

• Natural shelter (selecting, planting and maintain multipurpose shelter species).

For more information visit: www.whenuakura.co.nz

MICHAEL SULLIVANNgāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Hine Certificate in Organic Horticulture Knowledge (Level 3) Current Student

“I’m really enjoying learning about planting techniques, different types of plants and the different types of soil. I love how the programme combines scientific research with a tikanga Māori view on horticulture and land management, for me it’s a perfect balance. I can remember seeing my kaumātua in the māra kai (vege gardens) doing the things we’re learning about and never really understood why, but this programme has opened my eyes and helped me understand the reasons why they did what they did. In the future I want to take what I’ve learned and use it to benefit my whānau and also give back to the community. I would highly recommend this programme to anyone that’s interested in horticulture. It’s fun, you learn a lot, and you get to meet some awesome people along the way.”

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www.telford.ac.nz/CertAp | www.whenuakura.co.nz

New Zealand’s primary sector is dependent on healthy pollination of fruit, seed and nut crops for its survival. Beekeeping has an essential role to play in this process and a Certificate in Apiculture can train you to be skilled and highly employable. We offer small classes with a hands-on training emphasis.

Entry requirementsApplicants must:

• Be aged 16 years or over• Have the academic and physical capability to

successfully complete the course• Be proficient in English.

What you will studyThe emphasis is on both theoretical and practical learning, which is why part of the course involves work experience with commercial beekeepers. During the 37-week course you will learn about hive management and manipulation, disease identification, queen bee rearing, bee behaviour, pollination, colony behaviour and extracting honey.

You will also have the opportunity to learn the commercial aspects of the industry, such as marketing and administration.

Please note, the running of this programme in 2017 is subject to approval and enrolment of adequate student numbers

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Apiculture (Level 3)

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Career outcomesBeekeeping offers many exciting career opportunities, both in New Zealand and abroad, ranging from the hobbyist beekeeper through to ownership of a commercial beekeeping operation, research, or industry consultancy.

Graduates become directly involved in operating, owning or managing small to large scale apiculture operations in New Zealand and overseas.

Programme contentIncludes:

• Agricultural chemicals• Agrimaintenance• Alternative hive products• Bee behaviour• Beekeeping equipment• Botany• Business administration• Entomology• Health and safety• Hive manipulations• Honey processing• Marketing in the apiculture industry• New Zealand beekeeping• Pests and diseases• Pollination and hive management• Queen bee rearing.

EXPORTED PER YEAR$187 million

PRODUCED ANNUALY9000 tonnes

HONEY

It’s one thing to hear someone talking about a skill, it’s another to actually start doing it with your own hands. I loved that aspect of Telford,

practising what we learn.

Tim Tautau Past Student

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www.lincoln.ac.nz/DipAg | www.whenuakura.co.nz

As a global producer and exporter of high quality farmed products, New Zealand’s farming community is well supported by a progressive rural service sector.

The Level 5 Diploma in Agriculture (DipAg) is a one-year programme offering students a general background in agriculture. Students are then able to complete the advanced Level 6 Diploma in Farm Management (DipFarmMgt), which offers a more specific focus on farm and business management skills.

Entry requirementsApplicants must:

• Have NCEA Level 2, with a minimum of 40 credits over four subjects recognised by Lincoln University as suitable for entry to this diploma. Note: the list of subjects is reviewed periodically and applicants who have taken subjects other than those listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A maximum of 24 credits in any one subject will be counted towards the total

• Have the literacy and numeracy requirements for University Entrance

• Have National Certificate in Agriculture at Level 4 or higher, obtained through an approved polytechnic institution. OR

• Have Special admission and• Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident

over the age of 20. You will have a CV and be able to provide a written statement outlining the reasons why this programme is the right programme for you.

DIPLOMA IN

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Practical workPractical work is a requirement of this programme. Full details are available in the handbook on our website and at the start of the semester.

• 12 weeks in total on at least two different types of farm.

It is important that students in this programme have the following attributes to ensure successful completion of the practicum:

• Competence in driving vehicles (previous tractor or truck driving experience is an advantage)

• Previous farming experience is preferred• Physical ability for working on farms without

endangering yourself or others.

Career outcomesOn successful completion of the Diploma in Agriculture (Level 5) students can continue their studies and complete the advanced Diploma in Farm Management (Level 6).

Programme contentIncludes:

• Computing and Communication• Livestock Production Systems• Farm Management Systems• Plant and Animal Health• Plant Husbandry • Engineering• Soils and Soil Management.

What you will studyLincoln University’s DipAg gives students an introduction to agriculture. Students seeking a career in the management of farm businesses are strongly advised to continue on to the Diploma in Farm Management.

TUMOANA HARRISON-BOYDNgāti Porou Diploma in Agriculture (Level 5) Current Student

“I am really enjoying Whenua Kura. It’s a great way to keep in touch with my taha Māori while learning at Lincoln University. There’s lots of support from staff to help students succeed in the programme. Whenua Kura has also opened a lot of doors, including work experience on the Ngāi Tahu farms. Next year I’m aiming to study towards the Diploma in Farm Management with a Whenua Kura scholarship.”

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www.lincoln.ac.nz/FarmMgt | www.whenuakura.co.nz

Students who have completed a Diploma in Agriculture and are seeking a career in the management of farm businesses are strongly advised to continue on to the Diploma in Farm Management (DipFarmMgt).

Entry requirements:Applicants must:

• Have successfully completed Lincoln University’s Diploma in Agriculture

What you will studyIn the DipFarmMgt you will study aspects of agribusiness management such as land purchase and ownership, financial and taxation management, risk and uncertainty, political organisations, agricultural law, machinery ownership and labour management. You will also choose four elective courses from options such as beef and deer production, dairy production, sheep production, engineering, annual crop production, and pasture management.

DIPLOMA IN

Farm Management (Level 6)

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Programme contentIncludes:

• Farm Management.

Elective courses:

• Beef and Deer Production• Dairy Production• Sheep Production• Engineering II• Applied Agroforestry• Amenity Horticulture• Fruit Crop Production• Annual Crop Production• Pasture Management.

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Practical workPractical work is a requirement of this programme. Full details are available in the handbook on our website and at the start of the semester.

A summary of requirements is:

• 44 weeks in total on at least two different types of farms.

It is important that students in this programme have the following attributes to ensure successful completion of the practicum:

• Competence in driving vehicles (previous tractor or truck driving experience is an advantage)

• Previous farming experience is preferred, though not essential

• Physical ability for working on farms without endangering yourself or others.

Career outcomesCareer opportunities in one of New Zealand’s largest industries – agriculture – are numerous. Demand for skilled and experienced staff is high. Lincoln University diploma holders work in a variety of roles across the primary industries.

ASH-LEIGH CAMPBELLNgāi Tahu Diploma in Agriculture (level 5) 2015 Graduate

“For me, Whenua Kura has been a journey of discovering my connections with Ngāi Tahu and what it means to be Ngāi Tahu. Academically, not only has the Whenua Kura scholarship provided financial support for my university fees but it has also provided mentors from within the agricultural industry to give guidance around my career development.

I am currently completing the Diploma in Farm Management (Level 6) programme at Lincoln University. Once finished I hope to take on a role within Ngāi Tahu farming whilst completing a Bachelor of Commerce (agriculture) part time. Being a part of this programme has created many networking opportunities with industry leaders and organisations. I encourage any young Māori seeking a career in the agriculture industry to take advantage and be involved in the recently developed Whenua Kura programme.”

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Being a Whenua Kura student

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Te Whenua Hou Ngāi Tahu farmsThe residential hostel and lodge facilities are located within the heart of Te Whenua Hou, a collection of Ngāi Tahu farms 40km northwest of Christchurch. Enjoy the country life and its surrounding whilst being close to the city. This is a highly subsidised, fully catered accommodation option.

• The lodge provides a supervised, relaxed environment where it’s easy to make friends and have fun with only a short drive to local amenities. The lodge is 10mins to Oxford, 20mins to Rangiora and 40mins to Christchurch CBD.

• The facilities consist of fully furnished rooms, a recreational common room, community hall, gym, computer suite, shared laundry facilities and outdoor facilities including a rugby field, basketball court and recreation fields.

• Common room facilities consist of Sky TV, WiFi, DVD players, table tennis and pool tables.

Finding a place to live while you study is as important as choosing the right programme of study.

Accommodation

Te Waihora Halls • The Halls of Residence are located near each other

on the Te Waihora campus, and the residents in the catered halls all dine together each day. You can get involved in the many social events and recreational facilities in your hall – ranging from live concerts to parties, video evenings and sports competitions – as there is always something going on.

• Students who prefer a full service live in the catered halls, while students who prefer to cook for themselves often choose semi-catered or self-catered.

Telford Halls • The Halls of Residence (hostels) provide a

fully-supervised, relaxed environment where it’s easy to make friends and have fun. Set amongst spacious, landscaped grounds, the Halls are a short walk from the workshops, classrooms and other teaching facilities.

• Every room is fully furnished and serviced (with a choice of shared or ensuite bathroom facilities) and all meals are provided.

• Lounges are attached to some of the halls, providing Sky TV, DVD players and a place to socialise, while the largest of these lounges is also home to pool tables and a canteen.

• The hostel manager is housed on campus, as well as hostel supervisors who provide overnight supervision.

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Renting• This is a great option for students who want to live

independently. If you are planning to go flatting, please do not sign up to a place before you have seen it. We suggest you book temporary accommodation before your arrival and then look.

• A great place to start your search for a flat is on TradeMe, or try notice boards around campus.

HomestaysHomestays are a great option for students on the Te Waihora campus who want to live in a home environment. To find out more search the following terms on the internet: Christchurch Homestay, Homestay.com

Get out and make friends. Keep a good balance between

study and getting out to spend time with friends and

you will love it.

Former Halls resident

Where will I live during term time?If you are doing the Certificate in Farming (Dairy), you will be staying at student accommodation located on the Ngāi Tahu farms, paying a subsidised weekly rental fee (to be advised). If you live close to the Ngāi Tahu farms, you may choose to drive in each day.

If you are doing the Diploma in Agriculture, you could stay in the student hostel on campus at Te Waihora, however places are limited so you are encouraged to get in early. The accommodation fee for the year at Te Waihora is about $13,000 but can be reduced through applying for various scholarships, so we recommend you apply for as many as you can. Please note that a $500 bond is required to hold a room. There are many scholarships out there so check with your iwi, local District Council or search for scholarships on the internet. You might also decide to find alternative accommodation such as flatting or boarding with whānau.

If you’re doing the Certificate in Agriculture, Telford provides on-campus accommodation in the student halls of residence. There are room options available – single with your choice of ensuite or shared bathroom. Once again you are responsible for paying the hostel fee. All rooms and living areas are cleaned by cleaners. Meals are prepared, cooked and supplied by on-campus caterers. It is recommended you apply early to ensure a place.

Is there Internet availability in the halls of residence?At the Telford Campus, the halls of residence have Wi-Fi available. 2GB of data is free of charge per month. Additional data can be purchased.

At Te Whenua Hou, the classroom has Wi-Fi available for students to use.

At the Te Waihora campus, there is Internet connectivity available throughout the campus. If you are staying in the halls of residence, your Internet usage is covered by your accommodation fees.

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Applying and paying for your studySTEP 1 Applying to study

(getting accepted onto your course)

STEP 2 Applying for a scholarship (to help pay for your course)

Checklist

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www.whenuakura.co.nz

Hands-on-learning is one of the strengths of Lincoln University qualifications and a major reason why our graduates move so easily into employment. If you want an exciting career path, it’s easy to take the first step.

Applying to study

Applying You can apply for admission at any time, even if you have not yet completed your current study.

• To apply for the Diplomas in Agriculture or Farm Management, either use the application in this book or apply online through the Lincoln website www.lincoln.ac.nz

• To apply for the Level 3 Certificate programmes please complete the application form in this book then return it to: Lincoln University Telford Campus, PO Box 6 Balclutha, 9240, Otago.

Rosemary MatherTeam Leader Service Delivery, Student Administration, Lincoln UniversityE: Rosemary.Mather@lincoln.ac.nz P: 03 423 0047

>> PROGRAMME CONTACTS

Key Documents Start collecting the key information that you will need to send in with your application:

CHECK that you have included everything that is listed. This will help avoid delays.

Your curriculum vitae (CV)

A covering letter outlining why you should be considered for Whenua Kura

Your Record of Achievement from NZQA

Any certificates and awards you may have been awarded

A statement confirming your whakapapa, countersigned by a Kaumatua

And make sure that you have a copy of one of the following:

Birth Certificate

New Zealand passport

Once you have been accepted into the University, you will then need to apply for a scholarship.

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HOW to enrol for different courses and WHAT you will need to send with your application MAKE SURE you have the RIGHT APPLICATION FORM for YOUR course.

Apply for your course

Send your application and all your documents to Lincoln University

Admissions at Lincoln will let you know if they need anything else.

If you are going to need help with funding your living costs while studying then start: • Applying for other scholarships, or • Contact StudyLink to discuss Loans and Allowances

Been accepted by Lincoln?Been awarded a place on the Whenua Kura programme?

Got your accommodation and living costs while studying sorted?

Get packing!

Send your Acceptance letter from Lincoln to te Tapuae o Rehua with your Scholarship application.

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Other ScholarshipsScholarships are a useful way of helping to pay for fees and may even contribute to living costs. Many people tend to misunderstand scholarships and presume they are only available to A+ students.

Some scholarships cover accommodation and other costs, but most cover fees. In some cases it is possible to hold more than one scholarship at a time.

There are many scholarships offered at Lincoln University. We have an extensive online scholarship database that can help you find the right scholarship and give you more information about deadlines. Remember it is important to apply early.

For more information, see our Scholarships Guide, or contact:

Scholarships OfficePhone: 03 423 0000, 0800 10 60 10Email: scholarships@lincoln.ac.nzVisit: www.lincoln.ac.nz/scholarshipsor www.telford.ac.nz/scholarships

Enrolling in a Whenua Kura Programme is a significant investment in yourself – it’s a big time commitment, a major step towards your future career, and a financial investment.

Whenua Kura Scholarships

Part-time workMany students find weekend work in a wide range of areas: part-time work will help you meet your costs, but we recommend balance between study, work and your social life.

Whenua Kura ScholarshipsFull-fee scholarships for applicants aged 16-40 (please let us know if you are outside of the age range as further scholarships may be available).

How to apply for a Whenua Kura scholarship Complete the application form which is available;

• at the back of this prospectus

• or available at www.whenuakura.co.nz

• or by emailing Letitia.Goldsmith@tetapuae.co.nz.

Please note the Lincoln University application process is separate to the process you need to complete for the Whenua Kura scholarship.

You can complete and submit both forms at the same time to Lincoln University and Whenua Kura respectively, however your Lincoln application must be accepted before your scholarship application can be considered.

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Letitia GoldsmithWhenua Kura Programme CoordinatorE: Letitia.Goldsmith@tetapuae.co.nz P: 021 229 9601

WHENUA KURA CONTACTS

Student loans and student allowances Don’t leave all the paperwork until the last moment – one of the first steps to this process is investigating what assistance is available from the Government and other agencies, and thinking about how you will pay for your study.

Student allowanceStudent allowance is a weekly payment to help students with their living expenses whilst studying. Unlike a student loan, a student allowance does not need to be repaid. However, students must meet certain criteria to qualify for a student allowance. To find out more or apply online, visit: www.studylink.co.nz/student-allowance

Student loansA student loan is one option available to students to finance all or part of their study. It has three components – course fees, course related costs and living costs. A student loan has to be paid back, so borrow only what is needed. To find out more or apply online, visit: www.studylink.co.nz/student-loan

Living Costs You don’t need to have been accepted onto the programme or have completed your enrolment to think about how you will fund your living expenses. If you are planning to apply for financial assistance through StudyLink you should begin to apply now. It can take several weeks for payments to begin once you start your study, so get on to this early.

We recommend that if you are starting your study in February, you should have completed your StudyLink application by 30 November of the previous year.

Contact details for Studylink Website: www.studylink.govt.nz (to apply online), or Phone: 0800 889 900 (to make an appointment with StudyLink Outreach in your area to check out your options).

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Enrolment

InstructionsThe purpose of this enrolment form is to make sure you provide all the information we need to enrol you in your chosen Whenua Kura programme. We also need to collect information from you that is required by the Tertiary Education Commission, Ministry of Education and other government agencies for statistical, registration and on farm Health and Safety purposes.

Please fill in the form by:• Completing all sections of the form

• Printing your answers clearly in pen, or ticking the box that applies for multiple-choice questions

• Signing the form

• Attaching any additional documentation that is required for government funding purposes.

Steps to enrol in a Whenua Kura programme• Send Lincoln University your application form, along with

any additional information required

• On receipt of your form, we’ll acknowledge your application in writing

• We’ll then select successful applicants (you may be asked to provide more information)

• If your application is successful, we’ll process your enrolment and send you a confirmation letter

• If your application is unsuccessful, we’ll contact you to discuss your options.

Once you have been accepted into the University, you must complete the Whenua Kura scholarship application form and return it to the Whenua Kura Programme Coordinator as soon as possible, for consideration of a place on the programme via scholarship panel. The scholarship panel is made up of representatives of the partners.

Please read the following instructions carefully before you complete this enrolment form.

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Whenua Kura Application FormThe purpose of this application form is to get the information we need to assess your eligibility for the programme and to enrol you. We also need to collect information that is required by the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Commission and other Government agencies for statistical and administrative reasons. Please complete the form carefully.

A Personal information1. Have you studied at Lincoln University before? Yes No If yes, Student ID number (If known)

2. Legal family name

Given names

3. Preferredfirstname

4. Name previously enrolled under (If applicable)

5. Preferred title Ms Miss Mrs Mr other

6. Gender Male Female

7a. Date of birth

7b. Country of birth

8a. Citizenship and residency – Tick the box which best describes your citizenship or permanent residency status.

New Zealand citizen Australian citizen

New Zealand permanent resident Australian permanent resident

Other

(For students with dual citizenship, specify the country of citizenship of the passport used to enter New Zealand.)

8b. Applications for Whenua Kura programmes are for:

1. Students of New Zealand Maori descent, and

2.Studentsregisteredwithanidentifiediwi/hapu

Withwhichiwi/hapu/maraedoyouidentify?

8c. Ethnicity – Do you identify with other ethnic groups?

NZEuropean/Pakeha Australian Fijian Japanese

British/Irish Other European OtherPacificPeoples Korean

Dutch Samoan Filipino Other Asian

Greek Cook Island Maori Cambodian Middle Eastern

Polish Tongan Vietnamese Latin American

South Slav Niuean Other Southeast Asian African

Italian Tokelauan Chinese Other

German Indian Sri Lankan

Please indicate which programme you are applying for:

Start date:

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9. Address and contact details

Personal email

Please print clearly. We will need to contact you.

(Students are allocated a University email address which, after enrolment, becomes the primary means of communication.)

Home address

Postcode

Phone

Study address

Postcode

Phone

Mobile

10. Disability –Thisinformationisconfidential.

Doyoulivewiththeeffectsofsignificantinjury,longtermillness,ordisability?

Yes No

Ifyouansweredyesdoyouwishtobecontactedaboutspecialassistanceduringenrolment,lectures,fieldtrips,testsorexams?

Yes No

Lincoln University Students' AssociationFrom time to time the Lincoln University Students’ Association (LUSA) needs to contact students individually or in groups to promote activities etc. By signing here you will enable LUSA to provide you with this information.

Signature: Date:

B Academic and Vocational information11a. Have you been enrolled for a Lincoln University programme during the last 12 months?

Yes Go to Q. 13

No

Were you in New Zealand on 1 October, last year?

No – I was overseas. Go to Q. 11b

Yes – My main activity in New Zealand was: (You may tick only one box.)

Wage or salary worker Secondary school student

University student Unemployedorbeneficiary

Self-employed College of Education student

Polytechnic student Wananga student

House-person or retired Private training establishment student

Other:

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11b. Secondary school record

What was the name of the last secondary school you attended? (State ‘overseas’ if applicable.)

What was your last year at secondary school?

What is the highest academic award you hold from a secondary school? (Tickonlyonebox.State‘overseasqualification’ifapplicable).

Still awaiting results NCEA level 2

Noformalsecondaryqualification University Entrance

14 or more credits at any level NCEA level 3

NCEA level 1 Overseasqualification(includes International Baccalaureate and Cambridge exams)

Other:

Ifyouleftschoolwithinthelastfiveyears,pleasesupplyyourNSNnumber(if known).

Lincoln University should be able to verify your NCEA results directly. If we are unable to, we will let you know.

12. Tertiarystudy–Willthisbethefirstyearyouhaveeverenrolledatauniversity,polytechnic,collegeofeducation,privatetrainingestablishment or Wananga either in New Zealand or overseas since leaving school? (Do not include enrolments in STAR, community or hobby classes.)

Yes No

Whatwastheyearofyourfirstenrolmentthere:

Previous tertiary record

Institution Programme undertaken Years

Have you been excluded from any New Zealand university or from any department or faculty of any New Zealand university?

Yes No

13. �Certificate�students�only. Please provide us with more information.

Work experience

Sports/Interests

Special interests

Literacy and Numeracy for Adults assessment tool

Have you used this tool before? Yes No

What type of assessment(s) did you do?

Reading Writing Vocabulary Numeracy

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Medical statement – Level 3 Certificate students onlyInformation provided in this document is only available to Telford management. Where appropriate, and with your consent, information that mayrelatetoyoursafetyandwell-beingwhileonfieldtripswillbedisclosedtofellowtutors.Allinformationcontainedinthisdocumentwillbeused in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993. The information contained in this form is not used for eligibility purposes for the course in which you wish to enrol.

Student details:Family name: Given name(s):

Next of kin: Emergency contact number:

Medical details:Have you ever suffered from any of the following complaints? Yes (indicate below) No

Arthritis Hay fever Pneumonia Ear problems

Asthma Hypothermia Acute abdominal problem Headaches/migraines

Diabetes Hyperthermia Back/neck/spinalinjuries Heart problems

Epilepsy Hyperventilation Bleeding disorders High blood pressure

Eczema Headinjuries/concussion Mental health issues Low blood pressure

Other. Please specify:

Infections?Have you ever been infected with any of the following? Yes (indicate below) No

Tinea Herpes HIV Hepatitis Meningitis Other. Please specify:

Allergic reaction(s):Do you have allergic reaction(s) to any of the following? Yes (indicate below) No

Antibiotics Elastoplasts Foods Penicillin Insect bites Medication Injections Other

If you have ticked any of the above, please give details (symptoms, action required):

Medication:Are you currently on medication? Yes (indicate below) No

Medicine Dosage/Frequency Reason

Prevention:Is your tetanus vaccination current? No Yes

Do you suffer from any phobias? No Yes (please give details below)

Learning disabilities:Do you have any learning disabilities? No Yes (please give details below)

RisksThere will always be risks and hazards associated with any activity, especially in an outdoor environment. It is important to understand that safety is a shared responsibility of the organisation and the participants in the programme.

Applicant consentIconsentforthisinformationtobeprovidedtotutorsforthepurposeofmysafetyandwell-beingonfieldtrips.Iagreethatallinformationprovided is correct at time of completion of this form.

Student signature:

Parent/Caregiversignature: Date:

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Terms and Conditions

Privacy of Personal Information – Students (Summary)Wewantyoutosuccessfullycompletethisqualificationthereforewelookforapplicantswhocan show us evidence that they are prepared. The Lincoln University collects, stores, uses and discloses personal information relating to students in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993 forthepurposeofconductingitsproperbusiness.Auniqueidentifierisassignedtoeachstudent. Personal information is disclosed to other agencies as required under the Education Act 1989 and other relevant New Zealand laws, regulations, and contractual agreements by which the University is bound. Students have the right to access and seek correction of their personal information. More information on the University’s protection of the privacy of personal information is available at www.lincoln.ac.nz/privacy and in the University Calendar.

Student DeclarationI understand that Lincoln University will collect, store, use and disclose personal information aboutmeinthecourseofconductingitsproperbusinessandthatauniqueidentifierwillbe assigned to me to facilitate this. I have read and understand how such information will be managed and disclosed in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993, and as outlined on the University website www.lincoln.ac.nz/privacy and in the University Calendar. I acknowledge that I have the right to access and seek correction of personal information about me and understand that if I withhold information or provide false or misleading information my enrolment may be terminated.

I understand and agree that, upon registration as a student at Lincoln University, I am obliged to make myself familiar with and obey the University’s rules and regulations as published in the ‘Calendar’ and associated materials. These regulations include, but are not limited to, the payment and refund of fees, computer use, copyright, examinations, library use and subject cancellations. I understand that if my chosen method of payment is declined I will make alternative arrangements for payment of all debts outstanding. I also acknowledge that I must also complete formal withdrawal procedures within published deadlines to qualify for a credit to my account, and late payment of any fees may attract an additional administration fee, penaltyinterestand/orcollectioncosts.IwillalsocomplywiththeITpolicies,andLibraryrules,regulations and policies, as well as understanding all responsibilities with the issuance of a Lincoln University ID Card.

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, all the information supplied on and with this application/enrolmentformistrueandcomplete.Iacknowledgethatmyadmissionorregistration may be cancelled if the information supplied on this form is not truthful or accurate. I consent to the disclosure of personal information as described above.

If I am offered and accept a Whenua Kura scholarship to enrol at Lincoln University, I understand that my progress will be monitored by Lincoln University staff members associated with the programme and Te Tapuae o Rehua. I therefore consent to the release of information regarding my enrolment and grades to those parties.

Signature: Date:

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Scholarship Application 2017

Scholarship ObjectiveWhenua Kura is a Ngāi Tahu led partnership between Te Tapuae o Rehua, Ngāi Tahu Farming and Lincoln University seeking to grow Māori leaders in agriculture. Whenua Kura seeks to support more Māori through their training into work on Ngāi Tahu farms and into higher levels of leadership.

Please complete this form fully and accurately. You must complete all sections of the application and sign the Declaration of Accuracy. The information you provide will determine your eligibility for a Whenua Kura Scholarship.

• Please write directly on this application form

• Do not enclose original certificates or transcripts

• Additional information should be provided on appropriately numbered loose leave A4 paper

• Please do not put your application in any sort of folder. Simply attach all pages with ONE staple in the top left hand corner

• Applications should be forwarded to:

Te Tapuae o Rehua10 Show PlacePO Box 13-046

CHRISTCHURCHFor all enquiries please phone Letitia Goldsmith 021 2299601 or email Letitia.goldsmith@tetapuae.co.nz

Office use only Yes No

Admission Approved by Lincoln University

Completed Scholarship form

Attached all required documentation

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The Whenua Kura ScholarshipsThe Whenua Kura initiative is a collaborative Ngāi Tahu workforce and education strategy to build Māori capability within the agricultural sector in Canterbury. In April 2013 a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Lincoln University, Te Tapuae o Rehua and Ngāi Tahu Property Ltd towards the common purpose of supporting the growth of education and employment opportunities for Ngāi Tahu and local Māori in Canterbury.

Guidelines for Applicants

Important DatesApplications for the Whenua Kura open on 1 August and close on the 31 November 2016.

EligibilityTo be eligible for a Whenua Kura Scholarship you must:

• Identify as Māori

• Meet Lincoln University admission criteria

• Be participating in whānau, hapū or iwi activities

• Be displaying leadership qualities

• Complete the application form and attach all relevant information and supporting documents.

Assessment CriteriaThe Whenua Kura selection panel will consider applications according to the following criteria:

• The overall quality of applications

• Applicants’ leadership qualities

• Applicants’ explanations of why they want to pursue a career in farming

• How well the applicant interviews.

Assessment Process• Whenua Kura partners will convene to select scholarships by early December

• A short list will be made, interviews will commence

• Applicants will be advised of the outcome by 15 December 2016

• External/internal assessment panel decisions are final - no correspondence will be entered into.

1 Personal Information

Ikoa/First Name

Ikoa Whānau/Surname

Ikoa Mātua/Ikoa Kaitiaki/

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) name(s)

Waea pūkoro/Mobile Phone Nama Waea (Kāika)/Phone (hm)

Karere Hiko/Email Address

Wāhi Noho/Postal Address

Rā Whānau/Date of Birth Ira Takata/Gender: Tāne/Male Wahine/Female

Iwi affiliations

If Ngāi Tahu, Whakapapa Registration Number

Please indicate your level of te reo Māori: Nil Beginner Intermediate Advanced (Please tick appropriate box)

How did you hear about these scholarships? (please tick appropriate boxes)School Lincoln UniversitY Hui-ā-Iwi Internet – Ngāi Tahu LSV Radio – Tahu FM

MSD Radio – Mai FM Te Pānui Rūnaka Te Karaka Rūnaka Whānau

Other (please specify)

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2 Please tick which scholarship you are applying forCertificate in Farming (Dairy) (Level 3)

• Delivered Ngāi Tahu Farms (Canterbury)

Certificate in Agriculture (Sheep & Beef) (Level 3)

• Delivered at Telford (Balclutha)

Certificate in Organic Horticulture (Level 3)

• Delivered at Koukourarata and on Lincoln University Campus

Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3)

• Delivery site to be confirmed

Diploma in Agriculture (Level 5)

• Delivered at Lincoln University Campus

Diploma in Farm Management (Level 6)

• Delivered at Lincoln University Campus

3 Personal InsightsPlease provide answers to the following questions (attach additional paper if required):

a. Please explain why you want to pursue a career in farming, including goals and aspirations for the future.

b. Please explain how the Whenua Kura scholarship will help you reach your goals and aspirations.

c. Please give details of any previous farming experience you have.

d. Please describe leadership roles you have taken part in (i.e. within your whānau, school, kapahaka group, community group or sports team)?

4 Whenua Kura Scholarship EvaluationTo enable Te Tapuae o Rehua to effectively utilize funds it is important that the effectiveness of the Whenua Kura Scholarships is monitored. Therefore, please note that the progress of successful recipients will be monitored throughout 2017 and 2018.

5 Declaration of Accuracya) I confirm that all of the information supplied in support of my application is accurate at the date of signing and the supporting documentation is enclosed

b) I consent to this information being supplied to Whenua Kura

c) I consent to receiving electronic messages from Te Tapuae o Rehua

d) If I am a successful candidate:

• I agree that Te Tapuae o Rehua may use my personal details and photo to promote the Whenua Kura programme, Ngāi Tahu Farming Ltd and Lincoln University.

• If called upon I will participate in Te Tapuae o Rehua hui and/or wānanga in 2017.

Signature Date

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Whenua Kura is a land-based training programme that is uniquely underpinned by Ngāi Tahu and Māori values such as whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, rangatiratanga and Kaitiakitanga. We take these values seriously at Whenua Kura and endeavour to apply them into our everyday operations.

All students who enrol into the Whenua Kura programme will be required to participate in several noho marae that will be held on Ngāi Tahu marae throughout the Te Waipounamu (South Island). These noho marae provide an opportunity for staff and students to learn about the history of Ngāi Tahu, learn te reo Māori and tikanga Māori and waiata in a supportive, friendly and uniquely Māori environment. Students who are not familiar with their whakapapa (ancestry) or the Māori culture will have an opportunity to connect with the culture and learn about their identity as Māori. Please note, attendance at all noho marae is a condition of the scholarship. Students who do not attend the noho marae without prior written permission will risk losing their scholarship.

Details of noho marae dates and venues will be advised at a later date.

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Programme General Requirements Text Books Stationery

Telford Certificate in Farming (Dairy)

• Waterproof coat and leggings

• Suitable working trousers

• Work shirts, jerseys, thermals

• Six pairs working socks

• Gumboots

• Steel-capped boots

• Woolly hat and gloves

• Two pairs engineer's

overalls (cotton)

Not required • 2 lever Arch folders

• 30 page clearfile

• 2 x 5 pack plastic indices for

the folder

• Refil pad

• Notebook

• Pens and pencils

Telford Certificate in Agriculture

• Waterproof coat and leggings

• Suitable working trousers

• Work shirts, jerseys, thermals

• Six pairs working socks

• Gumboots

• Steel-capped boots

• Woolly hat and gloves

• Two pairs engineers overalls

(cotton)

Not required • Clipboard

• Cardboard (sheets for

presenting collections etc)

• At least 4 Clearfile folders

• Calculator

• At least 2 Lever Arch folders

• At least 2 A4 refill pads

• 10 tab dividers – at least two

sets

• Pencils, pens, highlighters

Telford Certificate in Apiculture

TBC TBC TBC

Telford Certificate in Organic Horticulture Knowledge

• Solid footwear for gardening

• Secateurs

‘Bush Vitality’

Helmet Janssen

$26

• A4 notebook

• Pens

Lincoln Diploma in Agriculture

• Suitable working trousers

• Work shirts, jerseys, thermals

• Six pairs working socks

• Gumboots

• Steel-capped boots

Woolly hat and gloves 395

Lincoln Farm Technical

Manual

Approx. $84

• Clipboard

• At least 4 Clear File folders

• Calculator

• At least 2 Lever arch folders

• At least 2 A4 refill pads

• 10 tab dividers – at least two

sets

• Pencils, pens, highlighters

Lincoln Diploma in Farm Management

Not required • 30 page clearfile

• 2 x 5 pack plastic indices for

the folder

• Notebook

• Pens and pencils

Whenua Kura Gear List

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2017 Key DatesTelford Certificate in Farming (Dairy) (Level 3) Telford Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3)Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3)Telford Certificate in Organic Horticulture Knowledge (Level 3)

Semester One Start Date End Date No. of weeks

Term One Tuesday 31 January Friday 7 April 10 weeks

Term Two Monday 24 April Friday 7 July 11 weeks

Semester Two Start Date End Date No. of weeks

Term Three Monday 24 July Friday 29 September 10 weeks

Term Four Monday 16 October Friday 24 November 6 weeks

Please note, these dates may change subject to adequate student enrolments.

Diploma in Agriculture (Level 5)Diploma in Farm Management (Level 6)

Semester One Start Date End Date No. of weeks

Monday 27 February Friday 23 June 15 weeks

Mid-semester break is from Monday 10 – Friday 21 April

Semester Two Start Date End Date No. of weeks

Monday 10 July Thursday 2 November 15 weeks

Mid-semester break is from Monday 21 August – Friday 1 September

We do!

In 1993 the University adopted an Environmental Charter and an Environmental Policy (the first among New

Zealand tertiary establishments) to support the work of

the already established staff-student group called Lincoln

Environmental Organisation (LEO). This led to the formation

of a formal Environmental Task Force and the revision of

the Policy in 2003 and 2010 – giving the University what

it now has: the Sustainability Advisory Group for the Environment (SAGE). SAGE works alongside LEO to ensure

the University ‘treads lightly on the Earth’, ensuring we

live up to our values in the areas of sustainable practices,

stewardship of our own environment, and protection of the

wider environment.

The University’s School of Landscape Architecture building

was built with locally sourced materials with a life span of

over 100 years and which require minimal maintenance.

Within this building, and across campus, the University

continues to make a difference with significant efforts

in energy conservation, water management, resource recovery and waste management.

Lincoln University is a major supporter of the Lincoln Envirotown Trust and also provides office space and

resources for the Chair of the Trust.

All our publications are printed on environmentally responsible paper, produced using Elemental Chlorine Free

(ECF), Third Party Certified pulp sourced from well managed

and legally harvested forests, and manufactured under the

strict ISO14001 Environmental Management System.

New Zealand’s native biodiversity makes this country unique

and Lincoln University is very proud of our park-like campus, gardens and the native plantings we have both on campus

and extensively at the Lincoln University Dairy Farm.

The Māori outreach programme and the work of staff across

the University aims to facilitate an understanding of, and

acknowledges Māori communities, iwi, hapu, whanau and their affinity with their whenua and their environments.

Formal partnerships and informal collaboration will ensure

a continuing mutual understanding and respect for the land,

consistent with the concept of kaitiakitanga (stewardship).

Key to all that Lincoln University does is an awareness of the environment – from our course content, to our native plantings, to the paper this publication is printed on.

As New Zealand’s specialist land-based university, our mission is to transform land, people and economies, and we aspire to do this without negatively impacting our environment.

Land is something we value. It is, literally, our world.

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