New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5)

Note: As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL Te Pūkenga is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.

From 2023, UCOL Te Pūkenga and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga. So, if you join UCOL Te Pūkenga in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.

This programme consists of 120 credits. The course includes;

Business Leadership and Management (15 Credits)
At the completion of this course learners will be able to:

• Contrast and compare the concepts of leadership and management and their application within primary industry entities.
• Assess leadership and management challenges and requirements in culturally diverse working environments.
• Utilise recognised management theory and practice to address issues within primary industry organisations. 
• Develop leadership strategies for driving organisational change and preparing for the future of the primary industry sector.

Management Accounting and Finance (15 Credits)
At the completion of this course learners will be able to:

• Identify the functional areas of accounting and finance within primary industry entities.
• Apply knowledge of taxation, expenditure, valuation, accounts payable/receivable, profit and loss accounts, PAYE and GST functions of primary industry operations.
• Apply financial management tools, including the use of current and emerging technology, in the planning, operation, and review of primary industry entities to inform decision-making.
• Prepare financial information for presentation to management, financiers, and/or business stakeholders.

Human Resource Management (15 Credits)
At the completion of this course learners will be able to:

• Identify the employment requirements, termination procedures, and professional communication processes needed to manage staff in primary industry entities.
• Outline the processes for managing the recruitment, selection, and induction of staff for primary industry organisations.
• Identify and evaluate strategies for managing the allocation of work, working relationships, and social and cultural aspects of communications within teams.
• Evaluate strategies to implement and monitor staff performance, staff training and health, and safety and wellbeing requirements within primary industry businesses.

Environment and Sustainability (15 Credits)
At the completion of this course learners will be able to:

• Analyse the natural and physical resources relevant to the management of primary industry entities.
• Outline the roles and responsibilities of central government, regional and district authorities relating to the environmental sustainability of primary industry operations, including consideration of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 
• Research and analyse current environmental management practices that enhance sustainability in primary industry entities.
• Evaluate environmental sustainability management plans addressing enhancements, limitations, and deficiencies for the sustainable management of primary industry entities.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing (15 Credits)
At the completion of this course learners  will be able to:

• Identify workplace health and safety legislation, regulations, codes of practice, standards, and guidance documents and their role in New Zealand’s primary industry workplaces.
• Critically review operational procedures for health, safety, and well-being within primary industry organisations.
• Analyse requirements for health and safety plans for managing health, safety, and well-being within primary industry entities.
• Apply strategies to assess, monitor, and respond to employee well-being within primary sector workplaces.

Strategic Management and Planning (15 Credits)
At the completion of this course learners will be able to:

• Identify and review the key concepts of strategic management and strategic planning processes, with particular reference to primary industry organisations. 
• Analyse organisational performance to identify strategic positions for primary industry entities.
• Analyse internal and external environments and evaluate strategic options for primary industry organisations.
• Evaluate organisational performance and planning for future directions of primary industry businesses in relation to organisational objectives.

Primary Industry Business Planning (15 Credits)
At the completion of this course learners will be able to:

• Analyse strategies for organisational planning, management, monitoring, and reviewing primary industry businesses.
• Evaluate opportunities for managing the improvement of primary industry businesses or organisations.
• Analyse the risk factors associated with the management of sustainable primary industry business developments, including environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
• Evaluate business plans prepared for primary industry business operations to meet performance requirements.

NCEA Level 3 

OR

equivalent academic achievement on a case-by-case basis

 OR

at the discretion of the Executive Dean.

The minimum entry requirement for international students is IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). UCOL Te Pūkenga is a TOEFL iBT testing centre.  IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).

In addition to this, international applications under the age of 20 must have NCEA equivalency (refer to Business Development International).

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a learner believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Te Pūkenga Academic Statute and other relavant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).