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Not sure about your choice of career and checking out your options? Left school and need to upskill? Still at high school but need hands on learning too? Ag Challenge could be the place for you!

Ag Challenge Ltd is a NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) registered and accredited Private Training Establishment (PTE) and is one of the region’s leading providers of agriculture, trades and veterinary nursing training.

AG Challenge also works with schools to enable students to explore tertiary study on a part-time basis while remaining at school. We have several programmes that are flexible and motivating for those students who do better with practical hands on learning. Students complete Unit Standards which give them a head start towards gaining a New Zealand Certificate in the field of their choice.

One of the main reasons Ag Challenge courses are so popular with students and their parents is that the graduates get jobs. Overall 85% of our graduates find work so we’re confident we are doing a good job.

Ag Challenge excels in providing learning opportunities that reflect real-life experiences. Agriculture students get to work on our specialist training farms so they get a handle on the basics all the way through to technology based skills. For those people interested in animal care there are a selection of courses that can lead to work in a variety of industries such as retail, racing, breeding or even working as a veterinary nurse assistant. We also offer trade skills in carpentry, construction and painting which is a growth industry.

The Ag Challenge tutors all have real experience in their various sectors and are passionate about equipping people with the skills to build bright futures; supplying industry with capable, work-ready employees and helping to maintain industry standards as a whole.

Our courses are for people from all walks of life and get you started on your career. We have many courses available in the following industry sectors:
> Construction, Carpentry and Allied Trades - includes painting & decorating, carpentry, and trade skills

> Agriculture - includes basic skills right through to production and husbandry, and technology.

> Animal Care Technology - includes veterinary nursing assistant, horses and companion animals.

Ag Challenge provides well-structured training programmes to challenge students to confidently recognise their career goals and then successfully reach them. Don’t delay as courses fill up quickly. Contact us for more information on 0800 34 88 215.