Correspondence
2014
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Welcome
Telford – a Division of Lincoln
University is one of New Zealand’s
largest land-based vocational
training providers, located just five
minutes from Balclutha, in the
heart of South Otago.
Telford offers a wide range
of excellent correspondence
programmes. Courses are
part-time, low cost and can be
started any time of the year!
Courses cover a range of topics at
all levels. Courses that contain unit
standards may be cross credited
over to National Certificates.
Telford’s correspondence courses
offer the opportunity to enrol in
a qualification while remaining
employed, or to extend your
knowledge in a subject area
of interest.
Kaitaia
Contents
Telford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Agribusiness Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Beekeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Equine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Horticulture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Small Farming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Campus Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Taster Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Application Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Enrolment Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Student Profile Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Why Study at Telford?
Telford – a Division of Lincoln
University – can provide you with
a sound balance of knowledge
and skills to apply to career
opportunities or further study.
Telford offers a wide range of excellent
correspondence programmes leading to
qualifications. These qualifications are
part-time, low-cost and start on the first day
of each month. They cover a range of topics at
all levels. The qualifications are either Telford
Learning Modules or unit standards, and unit
standards may be cross-credited to National
Certificates. Telford’s correspondence programme
offers the opportunity to complete a qualification
while remaining employed, or to extend
knowledge in a specific area of interest.
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Programme Delivery
Telford Farm
Once enrolled, you will receive a learning package
which includes:
Telford Farm is owned by the Telford Farm Training
Institute, which has a long and proud history of
training New Zealand farmers. The farm extends
over 921 hectares, of which 20 hectares is the
Telford Campus. The Campus includes halls of
residence, technical workshops (machinery,
carpentry and welding), classrooms and an
equine unit.
• A course information booklet
• Library information
• Study skills information
• Associated readings
• An assessment.
On completion of the assessments you send
them to Telford – a Division of Lincoln University
for marking.
The Telford Farm is made up of three commercial
units: a 3000-ewe sheep unit, a 700-cow dairy
unit and a 300-hind deer unit.
Telford Offers
• Regular qualified tutor support
• Toll-free call assistance
• Monthly contact
• Student bookstore with distance lending service
• Online support.
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Agribusiness Management
Telford Certificate in Agribusiness Management Knowledge (Level 5)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
60 credits
Agribusiness 1
517101 Industry profile
517102 Styles and purposes
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Have a general background in agriculture
contexts: (Certificate in Agriculture or National
Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4); or Telford
Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 4);
or demonstrated knowledge and understanding
of pastures, soils, fertilisers, animal health,
breeding and production)
Agribusiness 2
517201 Sources of information and records
517202Introduction to financial management
Agribusiness 3
517301 Feed budget
517302 Introduction to risk management
Agribusiness 4
517401 Production planning
517402 Human resource management 1
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
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Telford Certificate in Agribusiness Management Knowledge (Level 6)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
60 credits
Agribusiness risk management
518101 Health and safety
518102 Advanced planning and management
518103 Environmental sustainability
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Have a general background in agriculture
contexts: (Telford Certificate in Agribusiness
Management (Level 5) or National Certificate
in Agriculture (Level 4); or Telford Certificate
in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 4); or
demonstrated knowledge and understanding
of pastures, soils, fertilisers, animal health,
breeding and production)
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Agribusiness financial management
518201 Farm accounts 1
518202 Taxation aspects 1
Agribusiness resource management 2
518301 Physical resource analysis and planning
518302 Business plan
518303 Estate and succession and planning
Agribusiness production 2
518401 High performance production systems
518402 Benchmarking
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
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Agriculture
Telford Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 2)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
61 credits
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
A broad overview
The Telford Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge
(Level 2) provides students with a broad overview
of a range of agricultural topics. The different
subject areas covered within the course are ideal
for farmers, lifestyle block owners, or people
simply interested in agriculture. The course does
not contain any practical work, and students may
progress onto Level 3 if so desired.
Livestock basics
19093Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) deer
welfare and stockmanship
19081Describe annual feed supply and demand,
methods to manage feed surpluses and
deficits, and perform calculations
18192 DKO how cows produce milk
18193DKO farm dairy design and the effluent
system
571
DKO wool production
Animal anatomy and behaviour
18
DKO animal anatomy and physiology
19116DKO livestock behaviour and animal
welfare
19111DKO the types, breeds, uses, health
requirements of farm dogs
Livestock feeding and health
24628Describe pasture supply and demand,
feeds and grazing systems
19103DKO methods for promoting on-farm
livestock health and health problems of
livestock
Course content
Numbers indicate NZQA unit standards which you
may achieve on successful completion of the course.
Introduction to agriculture
15Describe the end use of crops and
factors which affect crop yields and
interpret seed quality
16Describe pasture plants and production,
and ways to optimise pasture growth and
utilisation
576
DKO specific land-based primary industry
19131 DKO fencing assemblies
24836Describe non-electric fences, fence support
materials and safe practices in fencing
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Telford Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 3)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
61 credits
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Extend your knowledge
This course is ideal for students who already have
a basic knowledge of agriculture and wish to
extend their knowledge. Students may progress
with their studies by enrolling on the Telford
Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 4).
The course does not contain any practical work.
Course content
Includes Telford courses and NZQA unit standards
which you may achieve on successful completion of
the course.
Soils and pastures
24542Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) the
impact of agriculture systems on soils
19373DKO fertiliser and implications for
handling and spreading fertiliser
19101Describe methods to maximise pasture
production and pasture renovation and
renewal
513104Plant pests
Cattle and sheep breeding
24624 DKO cattle genetics and selection
19086DKO cattle reproduction organs, cycles
and processes
19157 DKO sheep genetics and ram selection
Cattle and sheep rearing
19075DKO of calving, associated diseases and
health disorders
19087 DKO calf rearing from birth to weaning
10082DKO rearing weaner or replacement
cattle
19149Describe lambing and the procedures for
assisting ewes having difficulty lambing
10090 DKO rearing lambs and hoggets
Deer breeding
24809Describe the contribution of genetics,
traits and productivity targets to deer
breeding
1532DKO deer reproduction, breeds, classes,
identification and recording
19095DKO sale, purchase and transportation of
deer
1526 DKO deer mating
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Telford Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 4)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
63 credits
Course content
Includes Telford courses and NZQA unit standards
which you may achieve on successful completion of
the course.
•Be 16 years or over
General agriculture
19140Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) water
use and quality, and related issues in
primary production.
• Have a general background in agriculture or
the Telford Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge
(Level 3)
Cattle mating
514201 Cattle mating
25922Describe ill-health in cattle
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Sheep mating
25829DKO livestock breeding methods and
programmes
25923 Describe ill-health in sheep
19159 DKO sheep mating management practices
24642Describe sheep reproductive organs
and cycles and related management
practices
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
The final step
This Level 4 course is the final step for students
who have achieved their Level 2 and 3 certificates,
and provides the student with a well-rounded
knowledge of agriculture. Students who already
have a background in agriculture may wish to
challenge their knowledge by enrolling directly
onto the Level 4 course. The course does not
contain any practical work.
Deer mating
1526 DKO deer mating
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Arable production
869
DKO arable farm production
19071DKO the storage of cash crops and
evaluate methods of crop residue
disposal
Agricultural production
15598DKO velvet antler markets and
production
19117 DKO meat production
15609 DKO sheep milk production
Telford Certificate in Camelid Knowledge (Level 3)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
40 credits
Camelid care and production
576101 Camelid management
576102 Camelid fibre
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Camelid health and nutrition
576201 Camelid health and husbandry
576202 Camelid nutrition and feeding
Camelid reproduction
576301 Camelid breeding and genetics
Textbooks required
None
Everything you need to know
The course covers everything you need to know
about alpacas and llamas. The five Telford Learning
Modules are well set out, easy to follow and cover
a lot of information in each. This course does not
contain any practical work.
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Telford Certificate in Dairy Knowledge (Level 2)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
66 credits
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Cows and milking
The Telford Certificate in Dairy Knowledge
(Level 2) was developed in response to great
demand from students. This course offers a
wide range of subject information. Students may
continue with their studies by enrolling in the
Telford Certificate in Dairy Knowledge (Level 4).
This course does not contain any practical work.
18193DKO farm dairy design and the effluent
system
515203Farm dairy equipment
Dairy health and husbandry
18
DKO animal anatomy and physiology
19116DKO livestock behaviour and animal welfare
18191DKO safe handling and health problems
of dairy cattle, associated with milking
19075DKO calving, associated diseases and
health disorders
19086DKO cattle reproduction organs, cycles
and processes
Dairy pastures and plants
15Describe the end use of crops, factors
which affect crop yields and interpret
seed quality
16Describe pasture plants and production
and ways to optimise pasture growth and
utilisation
24628Describe pasture supply and demands,
feeds and grazing systems
515104 Optimising plant growth
Dairy systems
18192Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) how
cows produce milk
Dairy agriculture
24836Describe non-electric fences, fence support
materials and safe practices in fencing
24837Describe non-electric fence types and
components
24557DKO safe operation of a quad bike
19140DKO water use and quality, and related
land use issues in primary production
30
DKO ag/hort property water systems
22174 DKO soils and fertilisers
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Course content
Includes Telford courses and NZQA unit standards
which you may achieve on successful completion of
the course.
Telford Certificate in Dairy Knowledge (Level 4)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
65 credits
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Have a general background in dairy or the
Telford Certificate in Dairy Knowledge (Level 2)
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Advance in the industry
This course is an ideal choice for students who
want to work and advance in the dairy industry,
and who want to obtain a qualification that
identifies their knowledge about dairying. It is a
stand-alone course or can be a progression from
the Level 2 certificate. The course does not contain
any practical work.
Course content
Including Telford courses and NZQA unit standards
which you may achieve on successful completion
of the course.
Cattle breeding and milking
25829Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO)
livestock breeding methods and
programmes
10082 Rearing weaner or replacement cattle
516302 Livestock mating
516304 Quality cow’s milk
Waste management
584
DKO livestock effluent management
17208DKO waste management in an
agribusiness context
Land management
19101Describe methods to maximise pasture
production and pasture renovation and
renewal
19123DKO irrigation systems and calculate soil
moisture and water efficiency
19141DKO land management in primary
production
Cattle health
19103DKO methods for promoting on-farm
livestock health and health problems of
livestock
19118Describe ruminant digestion and feeding
requirements to meet production targets
General farming knowledge
572DKO electric fencing components and
systems
19063DKO methods to maximise tractor
efficiency during cultivation
19109 DKO sale and purchase of livestock
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Telford Certificate in Deer Knowledge (Level 3)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
70 credits
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Foundation
This course is aimed at students who have
very little formal background knowledge in
deer farming, but who are interested in gaining
some foundation knowledge with an associated
qualification. Students will find this course
beneficial if they are employed in the deer
industry, run deer on their own farms, or are
generally interested in deer. Students may
progress with their studies by enrolling in the
Telford Certificate in Deer Knowledge (Level 4). This
course does not contain any practical work.
Deer welfare
19093 Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) deer
welfare and stockmanship
19103 DKO methods for promoting on-farm
livestock health and health problems of
livestock
24628 Describe pasture supply and demand,
feeds and grazing systems
571104 Deer shelter
571105 Copper for deer health
571106 Demonstrate dealing with injuries
Deer breeding
1526 DKO deer mating
24809 Describe the contribution of genetics,
traits and productivity targets to
deer breeding
571203 Calving (fawning)
571204 Deer weaning
Water, soils and pasture for deer
19101 Describe methods to maximise pasture
production and pasture renovation
and renewal
19143 Perform calculations for primary
production situations
24542 DKO the impact of an agricultural system
on soils
19140 Demonstrate knowledge of water use,
quality and related land use issues in
primary production
Course content
Including Telford courses and NZQA unit standards
which you may achieve on successful completion
of the course.
Deer species
571401 Deer species and their merits
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Telford Certificate in Deer Knowledge (Level 4)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
80 credits
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Have a general background with deer or the
Telford Certificate in Deer Knowledge (Level 3)
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Gain intermediate knowledge
This course is aimed at students who have
completed introductory deer studies i.e. Telford
Certificate in Deer Knowledge (Level 3) or
equivalent. This course will help you to gain
intermediate knowledge about managing a herd
of deer unsupervised. The course does not contain
any practical work.
Course content
Includes Telford courses and NZQA unit standards
which you may achieve on successful completion
of the course.
Deer breeding
1521Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) deer
breeding methods and programmes
1530 DKO deer mating management
8626 Plan a deer breeding programme
Introduction to velvet production
15599 DKO velvet antler harvesting
15598DKO velvet antler markets and
production
Telford deer farm management strategies
8630DKO the deer product market and assess
and determine deer farming policy
572403 Seasonal feeding regimes
8625 Plan and design deer unit layout
572404 Management strategies on a deer farm
19097Describe the management of fertiliser
run-off and chemical residues in deer
farming
Deer health
572301 Diseases of deer
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Telford Certificate in Feed Management Knowledge (Level 4)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
75 credits
Pasture Plants
511101 Plant physiology
511102 Plant production
511103 Pasture conservation
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
What you will learn
By the end of the course you will be able to
discuss pasture grasses and plants, suitable
fodder crops and supplements, work out pasture
mass and available feed, plan for livestock feed
requirements through an appropriate feed budget,
and monitor livestock feeding patterns against
budgeted requirements.
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Fodder crops
511201 Brassicas and beets
511202Whole crop silage, green fed crops,
maize
Pasture mass assessment
511301 Pasture mass
511302Calculation and implementation of plans
to achieve pasture mass
Planning feed demand
511401 Feeding to meet production targets
511402 Implementing feed strategies
Feed budgets and their calculation
511501 Feed profiling
511502 Calculations in a feed budget
511503 Feed allocations
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Telford Certificate in Sheep Knowledge (Level 3)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
70 credits
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Specifically tailored
The Telford Certificate in Sheep Knowledge
(Level 3) will be of great interest to those students
interested in sheep and/or the farming of sheep.
Tailored specifically to the subject, the course has
been designed to give the learner a broad range
of knowledge about sheep and their care and
management. The course does not contain any
practical work.
Course content
Numbers indicate NZQA unit standards which you
may achieve on successful completion of the course.
Breeding and mating
24642Describe sheep reproductive organs
and cycles, and related management
practices
19157Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) sheep
genetics and ram selection
19159DKO sheep mating management practices
Nutrition and health
18
DKO animal anatomy and physiology
19116DKO livestock behaviour and animal
welfare
19101Describe methods to maximise pasture
production and pasture renovation and
renewal
24628Describe pasture supply and demand
feeds and grazing systems
25923 Describe ill-health in sheep
Production
571
DKO wool production
15609 DKO sheep milk production
19117 DKO meat production
Lambing
10090 DKO rearing lambs and hoggets
19149Describe lambing and the procedures for
assisting ewes having difficulty lambing
Sale and purchase of livestock
19109 DKO sale and purchase of livestock
Wool shed safety
19147Describe activities and hazards in
a wool shed during shearing from
a farm perspective
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Telford Certificate in Working Dogs Knowledge (Level 3)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
60 credits
Introduction to working dogs
577101 Breeds and behaviours
577102 Health
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
Textbooks are required and can be borrowed from
the Telford Library. We can post these to you on
request.
What you will learn
By the end of the course you will be able to –
understand how to select a suitable working dog
for training; care for working dogs; and learn
simple commands and techniques for the basic
training and introduction of working dogs to
sheep.
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Working dogs knowledge 1
577201 Initial training
577202 Training resources
577203 The training programme
Working dogs knowledge 2
577301 Commands
577302 Working with sheep
Or
577303Diary – includes commands and working
with sheep
Working dogs knowledge 3
577401 Stockmanship
577402 Huntaways
577403 Training the adult dog
577404 Sheep dog competitions
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Beekeeping
Telford Certificate in Apiculture Knowledge
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Botany
531701 Botany (includes a plant collection)
Credits
60 credits
Bee behaviour
531301 Bee behaviour
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
Text books are required and can be purchased or
loaned from Telford Library. We can post these to
you on request.
Course content
Telford courses
New Zealand beekeeping
531101Beekeeping industry, legislation and
careers
Hive manipulations
531601 Hive management
Queen bee rearing
531141 Queen bee rearing
Pollination and hive management
531801 Pollination and hive management
Agricultural chemicals
531111 Agricultural chemicals
Pests and diseases
531901 Pest and diseases
531902 Varroa mite
531903 American foul brood
Honey processing
531121 Honey processing
Marketing in the apiculture industry
531151 Marketing in the apiculture industry
Alternative hive products
53131 Alternative hive products
Entomology
531201 Entomology
Business administration
531161 Business administration
Beekeeping equipment
531501 Beekeeping equipment
Health and safety
531401 Health and safety
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Equine
Telford Certificate in Equine Knowledge (Level 1)
Duration
10 months from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
40 credits
Horse breeds and terminology
521101Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) horse
breeds and terminology
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Are you a first time horse owner?
Do you have little or no knowledge about horses?
Do you have children who ride and wish you
understood more about horses? Do you want to
work your way up through the different levels of
Telford Equine correspondence certificates?
If so, this course is designed for you.
Horse anatomy and conformation
521201 DKO horse anatomy and confirmation
Equine grooming
531301 DKO equine grooming and grooming kit
Horse behaviour and vices
521401 DKO horse behaviour and vices
Basic stable design and routines
521501 DKO basic stable design and routine
Tack and clothing for horse and rider
521601DKO tack and clothing for horse and rider
Equestrian disciplines
521701 DKO equestrian disciplines
The Level 1 equine course is the ‘first step’
of the Telford equine correspondence courses,
and will give you a great foundation on which
to build your knowledge. The course does not
contain any practical work.
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Telford Certificate in Equine Knowledge (Level 3)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
61 credits
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Course content
Includes Telford courses and NZQA unit standards
which you may achieve on successful completion
of the course.
Equine care 1
1658Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) nature
and requirements of a career in the
equine industry
522101 Grooming
522102 Tack and saddlery
Equine care 2
6618Identify a horse’s age in relation to teeth,
and examine for sharp edges
522201DKO the horse shoeing process and
remedial shoeing, and fit and remove
studs, is demonstrated
This is one of Telford’s most popular courses
It is centred toward the equine enthusiast, whether
you have an interest, are employed in the industry
or own a horse for competition or pleasure. There
is a small practical component to the course which
is organised by Telford.
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Equine facilities
6617Assess stable design and construction
522403 Equine transportation
Equine feeding
16Describe pasture plants and production,
and ways to optimise pasture growth and
utilisation
6612Identify plants, grasses and trees which
are potentially poisonous to horses, and
describe methods of removal
522403 Nutrition
Equine health
14594Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) horse
anatomy, and identify signs of good
health and ill health in horses
6624DKO skeletal and muscular development
of the horse in relation to confirmation
Equine reproduction
522601 Reproduction
Equine training
6611DKO the procedure for bringing a horse
into work after a spell and letting down
6620DKO the conditioning and feeding
requirements of horses for specific
activities
Horse structure
1655Identify the structure and function of
horses’ body systems and associated
problems
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Telford Certificate in Equine Knowledge (Level 5)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
60 credits
Analysing equine movement
524101 Analysing equine movement
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
Formulating rations for horses
524201 Formulating rations for horses
•Be 16 years or over
Thoroughbred breeding
524301Demonstrate knowledge of
thoroughbreds and thoroughbred
breeding and evaluate thoroughbred
potential
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Breeding other than thoroughbreds
524401 Breeding other than thoroughbreds
524501Fitness and training of the competition
horse for specific discipline/s
What you will learn
This course is a progression from the Telford
Certificate in Equine Knowledge (Level 3), for
students wishing to advance their knowledge to
the next level. The course requires considerable
research and does not contain any practical work.
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Telford Certificate in Equestrian Knowledge (Level 3)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Including Telford courses
Credits
70 credits
Working with young horses
523101 Lunging/long reining
523102 Young horses
523103 Behaviour of the horse
523104 Exercises for riders
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
What you will learn
This course is designed to explore topics which
are not covered in our popular Telford Certificate
in Equine Knowledge (Level 3) course. Written in
a down-to-earth style, the course consists of 13
exciting Telford Learning Modules which may be
studied at the student’s own pace. The course
does not contain any practical work or riding
components.
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Instructor skills
523201 Lesson plans
523202 Riding instructors
Equine jumping
523301 Dressage
523302 Show jumping
523303 Cross country
Riding safety
523401 Safety in riding
Ground maintenance
523501 Ground maintenance
Business sense
523601 Buying a horse
523602 An equine business
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Telford Certificate in Farriery Knowledge (Level 3)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
80 credits
Farriery history
525001 Farriery history
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
Farriery industry
525002 Farriery industry
•Be 16 years or over
Equine biomechanics and anatomy
525003 Equine biomechanics and anatomy
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
What you will learn
This course covers everything you need to know
about the horse hoof. There are 11 exciting Telford
Learning Modules and there is no practical work
requirement for this course.
Farriery shoeing
525004 Farriery shoeing
Farriery studs
525005 Farriery studs
Farriery terminology
525006 Farriery terminology
Equine conditions and diseases of the hoof
525007 Equine conditions and diseases of
the hoof
Farrier health and safety
525008 Farrier health and safety
Farriery tools
525009 Farriery tools
Farrier handling horses
525010 Farrier handling horses
Equine breeds and disciplines
525011 Equine breeds and disciplines
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Forestry
Telford Certificate in Forestry Knowledge (Forest Nursery Production)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
45 credits
Pest control
561401 Plant pests, diseases and disorders
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
Forestry – commercial
561102 Commercial plantation trees in
New Zealand
561103Quality determining factors in
commercial plantation forestry
561201Code of practice relating to
chainsaw use
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Whichever area of forestry
If you are looking for a forestry course that can
be tailored to suit whichever area of forestry you
are working or interested in, then the Telford
Certificate in Forestry Knowledge (Forest Nursery
Production) is just what you are looking for. The
course is suitable for both forestry workers and
people interested in forestry. The course does not
contain any practical work.
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Forestry nursery
564301 Ley cropping in forest nurseries
564302Annual production cycle of tree crops in
a forest nursery
564303 Containers for raising tree stocks
564304 Site preparation factors, planting stock
quality and planting practice
564305Steps involved in producing high quality
bare root seedling
564306 Nursery production systems
561101 Plant collection
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Telford Certificate in Forestry Knowledge (Silviculture)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
57 credits
Core forestry knowledge
561201 Code of practice relating to chainsaw use
561401 Plant pests, diseases and disorders
561103Quality determining factors in
commercial plantation forestry
561102Commercial plantation trees in
New Zealand
561502Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO)
environmental requirements in forest
operations
561105Commercial forestry and forestry industry
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Whichever area of forestry
If you are looking for a forestry course that can
be tailored to suit whichever area of forestry you
are working or interested in, then the Telford
Certificate in Forestry Knowledge (Silviculture)
is just what you are looking for. The course is
suitable for both forestry workers and people
interested in forestry. The course does not contain
any practical work.
Forest establishment
561104Plantation forest establishment and
silviculture
Forestry plant collection
561101 Plant collection
Preparation and releasing
562401 Forest site planting preparation
562402Releasing plantation trees and the use of
agrichemicals
Planting, pruning, thinning
562501 Planting plantation trees
562502 Pruning plantation trees
562503 DKO thinning plantation trees
Tree selection
562601 DKO selecting plantation trees
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Horticulture
Telford Certificate in Horticulture Knowledge (Level 2)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
70 credits
Soils and fertilisers
22174Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) soils
and fertilisers
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
More about horticulture
Do you want to know more about horticulture? Do
you want to further your knowledge in horticulture?
If so, then this is the course for you.
Plant knowledge
551301 Plant propagation
22178DKO plant processes and plant life cycles
Plant propagation
20556 Plant propagation
551302 Hand tool maintenance
Basic gardening techniques
551401Pruning techniques and pruning
equipment
551402 Planting and care needs
Weed and pest control
551501 Agrichemicals safety
551502 Weed control
551503 Pest control
Composting
551601 Principles of composting
Planting media
551701 Planting media
Greenhouse basics
551801 Greenhouse requirements
Plant identification
20574 Identify plants
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Telford Certificate in Organic Horticulture Knowledge (Level 3)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
40 credits in total. The student selects the topics
of their choice.
Organic horticulture – introduction
552101 Foundations of organic horticulture
552101 Permaculture in organic horticulture
552103 Polyculture in organic horticulture
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Birds and bees and plants and trees
552202Structure and growth of plants
10087Plan plantings for insect and bird
retention
19893Describe physical characteristics of bees
and their behaviour
Textbooks required
None
Soils in organics
552302 Composting principles
22175Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) soil
properties and their effect on plant
growth
Further your knowledge
Are you interested in organic horticulture? Do you
want to gain or further your knowledge in organic
horticulture? If so, this is the course for you!
Weather management
552402 Natural shelter
19138Monitor and interpret weather
information
Outdoor safety
19145Describe hydration, nutrition, and sleep
in relation to physical well-being of
agricultural workers
23540DKO hazards, hazard control and
the consequences of injury in a rural
workplace
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Small Farming
Telford Certificate in Small Farming Knowledge 1 (Getting Started)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
70 credits
Introduction to small farming
545101 Defining the purpose
545102 Systems for small farming
545103 Small farming compliance issues and the
community
545104 Small farming ownership options
545105 Setting goals and establishing plans
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Are you dreaming of buying a lifestyle block, or
have you just taken the plunge?
The starting point for any new or aspiring small
block owner is to gain an understanding of how
to get the most out of your new investment.
This introductory course covers a wide range of
issues that confront owners of lifestyle blocks or
small-holdings.
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Small farming land, soils and seasons
541201 The seasons
541202 The land
541203 The soils
541203 Fertilisers and pest control
541205 Land use regulations and restrictions
Introduction to livestock
541301 Introduction to livestock
Introduction to plant life
541401 Introduction to plant life
Introduction to structures, plant and equipment
541501 Introduction to structures, plant
and equipment
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Telford Certificate in Small Farming Knowledge 2 (Livestock)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
70 credits
Animals/livestock – producers
542101 Sheep
542102 Pigs
542103 Poultry – ostriches, emus, hens
542104 Fish
542105 Buffalo and bison
542106 Beef and dairy
542107 Goats
542108 Deer
542109 Llama and alpaca
542110 Rabbits
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Ever wondered what’s involved in farming alpaca
or other animals?
Livestock for small farming introduces you to a
diverse range of livestock that may be farmed on
a small holding. Information is included on many
possible livestock options so that you can make an
informed choice as to the animals you may wish
to farm. You will also learn about the management
and care required for different animals.
Animals – workers
542201 Horses
542202 Dogs/cats
542203 Bees
542204 Worms
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Telford Certificate in Small Farming Knowledge 3 (Flora)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
70 credits
Trees for small farming
543101 Shelter belts
543102 Woodlots
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Horticulture sounds like a good idea for my
lifestyle block – what are my options?
Are you at a loss for ideas for what to do with
your lifestyle block? This course focuses on the
different horticultural opportunities that can be
utilised on a small holding. Horticulture is often
a viable enterprise for a lifestyle block, and this
course gives you guidance on different options
that are available.
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Fruit production
543201 Nuts and olives
543202 Pip fruit
543203 Stone fruit
543204 Currants and grapes
543205 Cane berries
543206 Strawberries
Vegetable production
543301 Potatoes and kumaras – tubers
543302 Pumpkins, marrows, cucumbers
– gourds
543303 Brassicas
543304 Pulses
543305 Tomatoes
Lawns
543401 Lawns and landscaping
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Telford Certificate in Small Farming Knowledge 4
(Structures and Equipment)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
70 credits
Farm buildings
545101 Barns, sheds and shelters
545102 Homesteads
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
What equipment will I need to run my small block?
Are you wondering what buildings and vehicles
you will need to run a lifestyle block? This course is
designed to inform you about the structures, tools
and vehicles required to successfully run a small
holding. The systems used to generate energy and
water supply are also covered.
Fencing
545201 Electric and non-electric
Water systems
545301 Irrigation
545302 Drainage
545303 Household water supply
Tools
545401 Hand tools
545402 Motor tools
Vehicles
545501 Quad bikes
545502 Tractors
Guns and traps
545601 Guns and traps
Energy
545701 Solar
545702 Wind
545703 Hydro
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Telford Certificate in Small Farming Knowledge 5 (Enterprise)
Duration
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Course content
Telford courses
Credits
70 credits
Markets and marketing
545101 Selling options
545102 Entrepreneurial skills
545103 Setting goals and adding value
545104 Regulations and restrictions
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
•Be 16 years or over
• Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language you will
be required to provide evidence that you are
sufficiently competent in English to take part in
this programme.
Textbooks required
None
How do I make my lifestyle block work for me?
So you have decided to make your lifestyle block
self-sustaining. How will you market your product?
How will it be produced? What are some ideas
about conservation for your small holding? These
questions and more are covered in this course.
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Conservation
545201 Composts and recycling
545202 Septic tanks and sunny dunnies
545203 Companion planting
545204 Landscaping
Processing and manufacturing
545301 Meat production
545302 Dairy production
545303 Preserving
545304 Fermenting
545305 Animal by-products
545306 Tools and equipment
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Fees
For International fees, please visit www.telford.ac.nz/fees.
Course
Domestic fees 2014
Agribusiness Management
Telford Certificate in Agribusiness Management Knowledge (Level 5)
$590
Telford Certificate in Agribusiness Management Knowledge (Level 6)
$590
Agriculture
Telford Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 2)
$270 or free*
Telford Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 3)
$270
Telford Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 4)
$270
Telford Certificate in Camelid Knowledge (Level 3)
$270
Telford Certificate in Dairy Knowledge (Level 2)
$270 or free*
Telford Certificate in Dairy Knowledge (Level 4)
$270
Telford Certificate in Deer Knowledge (Level 3)
$270
Telford Certificate in Deer Knowledge (Level 4)
$270
Telford Certificate in Feed Management Knowledge (Level 4)
$590
Telford Certificate in Sheep Knowledge (Level 3)
$270
Telford Certificate in Working Dogs Knowledge (Level 3)
$590
Apiculture
Telford Certificate in Apiculture Knowledge
$251
Note: All fees above exclude a Student Services Fee of $20, which is charged to all on and off
campus students.
* According to government legislation all foundation education (Level 1 and 2 programmes)
are fee free for those under the age of 24.
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Course
Domestic fees 2014
Equine
Telford Certificate in Equine Knowledge (Level 1)
$180 or free*
Telford Certificate in Equine Knowledge (Level 3)
$500
Telford Certificate in Equine Knowledge (Level 5)
$590
Telford Certificate in Equestrian Knowledge (Level 3)
$270
Telford Certificate in Farriery Knowledge (Level 3)
$270
Forestry
Telford Certificate in Forestry Knowledge (Forest Nursery Production)
$190 or free*
Telford Certificate in Forestry Knowledge (Silviculture)
$270 or free*
Horticulture
Telford Certificate in Horticulture Knowledge (Level 2)
$270 or free*
Telford Certificate in Organic Horticulture Knowledge (Level 3)
$270
Small Farming
Telford Certificate in Small Farming Knowledge 1 – Getting Started
$270 or free*
Telford Certificate in Small Farming Knowledge 2 – Livestock
$270 or free*
Telford Certificate in Small Farming Knowledge 3 – Flora
$270 or free*
Telford Certificate in Small Farming Knowledge 4 – Structures and Equipment
$270 or free*
Telford Certificate in Small Farming Knowledge 5 – Enterprise
$270 or free*
Note: All fees above exclude a Student Services Fee of $20, which is charged to all on and off
campus students.
* According to government legislation all foundation education (Level 1 and 2 programmes)
are fee free for those under the age of 24.
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Visitors are always
welcome at Telford Campus
Telford – a Division of Lincoln University’s campus
is located just five minutes from Balclutha in
South Otago. Telford also offers full-time study
in Agriculture, Forestry, Equine, Rural Animal
Technician, Dairying and Stock and Station on
campus. Apiculture is offered in Kaitaia.
Campus tours
These are conducted all year round.
Please contact us to arrange a tour.
Telford Taster Week
If you’re interested in a career working with your
hands and like the outdoors, but you’re still not
quite sure which career path you want to take,
come and experience a Telford Taster Camp.
The Telford Taster Camps are run during the
school holidays so that prospective students can
experience first-hand what life is like on campus.
Over four action-packed days, prospective
students will learn new skills in either agriculture,
forestry, rural animal technician, stock and station
or equine – depending on their interests.
Contact details
Suzanne Carruth
Student Liaison Telford
Freephone: 0800 835 367 (0800 TELFORD)
www.telford.ac.nz
enquiry@telford.ac.nz
The Taster Camps cost $90.00* and are restricted
to 40 students at any one time so it pays to apply
early. You can download the application form from
our website.
For more information and to check out the
timetable visit
www.telford.ac.nz/Students/Taster-week/
* Excludes travel costs to/from Telford.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
How do I enrol?
What can I expect?
Complete the enrolment form at the back of
this book and send it to Telford – a Division
of Lincoln University. Ensure you have included
the following for your enrolment to be
processed quickly:
You can expect access to the following (and more):
• Proof of identification (as listed on the
enrolment form)
• Course fee payment.
This will help ensure that your enrolment is not
unnecessarily delayed.
• F riendly support (both academic and
administrative) from the Telford staff
• Q
ualified tutors who have a sound knowledge
of their subject areas
• A
set enrolment period for the course in which
all assessments must be completed
• T he Distance Lending Service, where you
can borrow books for free through the
Telford Library
• T he Student Bookstore, where you can
purchase books to help you through
your course
• Monthly contact from Telford.
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Correspondence
Application Process
Applying for correspondence courses is a four step
process
• Printing your answers clearly in pen, and ticking
the box that applies for multi-choice questions
1.Fill in the Enrolment Form
• Signing each of the forms.
2.Fill in the Student Profile Form
3.Advise how payment for the course will be made
Ensure you have included the following for your
enrolment to be processed quickly:
4.Either scan and email the three documents or
send by mail, your
• Your proof of identification (section E18) of
the form.
• Enrolment Form
• Your course fee payment.
• Student Profile Form
• Assessment timetable
Enrolments start on the first of each month
provided all relevant enrolment documentation
is completed and received, including the
course fee, by the 16th of the month prior ie. all
documentation and payment must be received by
16th February if you wish to start on 1st March.
Note: There are no enrolments commencing on
1 January of any given year
Course fee payment options:
• Credit card
• Cheque
• Student loans (a limited number of courses
have student loans available).
Cheques are to be made payable to
‘Lincoln University’.
Please read the instructions below
carefully before you complete this
application form.
Bank account details for payments made via
internet banking:
Bank: ASB
Account Number: 12-3147-0016000-00
Please use your student name and Telford
as reference.
Instructions
Contact Address
The purpose of this enrolment form is to get
from you the information we need to enrol you
into a qualification at Telford – a Division of
Lincoln University.
Please fill in the form by:
• Completing all sections of the forms where
applicable
Telford – a Division of Lincoln University
Owaka Highway
PO Box 6
Balclutha 9240
Phone: +64 3 419 0300
Fax: +64 3 418 3584
Email: distance@telford.ac.nz
Website: www.telford.ac.nz
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Enrolment Form
Welcome to Telford – a Division of Lincoln University.
Please read the instructions below carefully before you complete this application form.
Form to be returned to Telford – a Division of Lincoln University, PO Box 6, Balclutha 9240.
For office use only
Enrolment accepted:
Enrolment validated:
Date: ____________________
Date: ___________________
Course controller:
Registrar: ________________ _____________
_________________________
________________________
Certified copy of identity document provided: Yes
Student I.D.
Efts value:
_____________
No
Instructions
The purpose of this enrolment form is to collect the information we need to enrol you in a qualification
at Telford. We also need to collect information that is required by the Ministry of Education and other
Government agencies for statistical and registration purposes. Please fill in the form by:
• Completing all sections
• Printing your answers clearly in pen, and ticking the box that applies in the multi-choice questions
• Signing the student declaration
• Attaching any additional documentation that is required for Ministry of Education funding purposes.
A description of the required documentation is provided under section E: Documentation.
A:Qualification
1
Course of study:
Planned start date:
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B: Personal Details
2
Family name:
Given name(s):
3
Preferred first name:
4
If you have previously enrolled at this institution under another name, what was that name?
5
Preferred title: Ms
6
Date of birth:
Miss
day Mrs
Mr
month year
Other (specify):
7
Male
8
Is English your first language? Yes
9
If you are registered with NSI and have a NZQA Record of Learning Number,
please write it here:
Female
–
No
–
10 Citizenship and Residency:
Tick the box that best describes your citizenship or permanent residency status.
New Zealand Citizen
Please specify citizenship if ‘NZ Permanent Resident’:
Australian Citizen
New Zealand Permanent Resident
(For students with dual citizenship, specify the country of citizenship stated in the passport used
to enter New Zealand.)
Other
Please specify:
If you ticked ‘Other’, please also specify your fee/assistance status below.
Full Fee-Paying Foreign Student
Exchange Student
Military personnel, diplomatic staff or family, or persons associated with operation deep freeze
During your enrolment in this qualification, will you be resident in New Zealand or overseas?
In New Zealand
Overseas
03
04
08
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11 Ethnicity:
What ethnic group(s) do you belong to?
You may tick up to three boxes which apply to you.
NZ European/Pakeha
New Zealand Maori
Samoan
Cook Island Maori
111
Other Pacific Peoples
371
211
British/Irish
121
311
Dutch
122
321Greek
123
Tongan
331
Polish
124
341
South Slav
125
Tokelauan
351Italian
126
Niuean
361German
127
Australian
Fijian
128
Sri Lankan
441
129
Japanese
442
Filipino
411
Korean
443
Cambodian
412
Other Asian
444
Vietnamese
413
Middle Eastern
511
Other Southeast Asian
414
Latin American
521
Chinese
421African
531
Indian
431
611
Not Stated
999
Please specify if ‘Other Pacific Peoples’, ‘Other Asian’ or ‘Other’.
Other European
Other
12 Iwi:
- in question 11, with which Iwi do you identify? You may
If you identified as New Zealand Maori
enter more than one Iwi. If you don’t know the name of your Iwi, please enter ‘Don’t Know’.
Iwi:
Rohe (Iwi home area):
Iwi:
Rohe (Iwi home area):
Iwi:
Rohe (Iwi home area):
Iwi:
Rohe (Iwi home area):
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13 Prior activity:
What was your MAIN activity or occupation in New Zealand at 1 October last year?
You may tick only one box.
Secondary school student
01 Unemployed or beneficiary (excluding retired)
02
Wage or salary worker
03 Self-employed
04
University student
05 Polytechnic student
06
House-person or retired
08 Overseas (irrespective of occupation)
09
Wananga student
12 Private training establishment student
11
14 Disability:
Do you have any significant injury, long term medical condition, or disability?
The information you supply is confidential.
Yes
If yes, please describe your injury, long-term medical condition or disability:
No
C: Academic Information
15 Secondary School:
What was the name of the last secondary school you attended? State ‘overseas’, if applicable.
What was your last year at secondary school? e.g. 2013
What is the highest level of achievement you hold from a secondary school? Your highest
achievement may be a ‘traditional’ award such as School Certificate, or you may have achieved
a number of credits or a National Certificate at a certain level on the National Qualifications
Framework. Your NZQA Record of Learning shows you how many credits you have. Tick only one box.
No formal secondary qualifications
00 University Entrance
14
14 or more credits at any level
11 NCEA Level 3 or Bursary or Scholarship
15
NCEA Level 1 or School Certificate
NCEA Level 2 or 6th Form Certificate
12 Overseas qualification (includes International Baccalaureate and
13 Cambridge Exams)
09
Not known
99 Other
98
Please specify if ‘Overseas qualification’ or ‘Other’.
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16 Tertiary Study:
Will this be the first year you have ever enrolled in a university, polytechnic, college of education,
private training establishment, or wananga either in New Zealand or overseas since leaving
school? Do not include enrolments in STAR, community or hobby classes.
Yes
No
If you answered ‘No’, please enter the name of the organisation that you studied at, and the year
of your first enrolment:
Organisation name:
Year:
What year do you expect to complete the academic requirements of your course/s in order to
graduate with your qualification?
Year:
D:IRD number collection for student loan
interest write-off
17 Do you currently have or will you have a student loan this year?
No – please go to Question 18
Yes – please insert your IRD number (see notes for more information on interest write-off)
–
–
(Interest free student loans and other interest write-offs)
On 1 April 2006, legislation was introduced to make student loans interest free for borrowers
living in New Zealand.
Completing your IRD is voluntary. This is requested so the Ministry of Education can share
information with IRD regarding Student enrolments. If you choose to provide your IRD number on
the enrolment form, it will be included with your enrolment details and given to the Ministry of
Education.
For more information on interest free student loans,
visit www.ird.govt.nz/studentloans.
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E:Documentation
18
T o qualify as a domestic student, and be entitled to the Government tuition subsidy, you must be
a citizen of New Zealand (including students from the Cook Islands, Tokelau, or Niue who have
New Zealand citizenship) OR a permanent resident of New Zealand OR a citizen or permanent
resident of Australia residing in New Zealand. You must provide evidence of citizenship or
permanent residency by providing ONE of the following:
• Birth certificate with place of birth stated as New Zealand, Cook Islands, Tokelau, or Niue
• New Zealand passport
• A statement of Whakapapa, including date of birth, countersigned by a kaumatua
• Certificate of citizenship or letter of confirmation
• Overseas passport with residency stamp.
Please provide a certified copy. This means a photocopy of your original document, signed as
being a true and accurate copy by a Justice of the Peace (JP) or a solicitor. You can find a list of
Justices of the Peace in the yellow pages of the telephone book.
International students must bring their passport with them when they enrol.
Please note that your name, date of birth and residency as entered on this enrolment will be
included in the National Student Index, and will be used in an Authorised Information Matching
programme with the New Zealand Birth Register. For further information please see:
www.nsi.govt.nz/ima
PLEASE LIST HERE ALL THE DOCUMENTS THAT YOU HAVE ATTACHED TO THIS ENROLMENT FORM.
DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE SECURELY STAPLED TO THE BACK OF THE FORM.
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F: How did you first find out about Telford
– a Division of Lincoln University?
19 (Please tick all applicable boxes)
Brochure/prospectus/video
Careers Adviser
Family/friend
Employer
Magazine advertisement
Newspaper advertisement
Telford website
Careers NZ
School teacher
Careers Expo
STAR course
Open Day
Radio advertisement
Visit by Student Liaison Officer
Previous student Television coverage
G: Contact Details
20 Address and contact details:
Home address:
Postcode:
Term address:
Postcode:
Phone: (
)
Mobile:
Fax:
)
Email:
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Student Declaration
Privacy: Telford – a Division of Lincoln University collects and stores information from this form to
comply with the requirements of the Ministry of Education (student statistical returns), New Zealand
Qualifications Authority (Record of Learning registration and Unit Standard outcomes), Tertiary
Education Commission (funding returns), Industry Training Organisations (funding and academic
outcomes), Ministry of Social Development (confirmation of enrolment and academic outcomes),
Inland Revenue Department (student loan interest rebate). Department of Immigration (if you are not
a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident) and Agencies who support particular students through
scholarships and prizes, payment of fees or other awards (if you are a recipient of one of these awards).
The information is also used to select students for qualifications, to manage internal administrative
processes, and for internal reporting. Information about students may be supplied to, and sought from,
other educational institutions for the purpose of verifying academic records.
In addition, when required by statute, Telford – a Division of Lincoln University releases information
to Government agencies such as the New Zealand Police, Department of Justice, Ministry of Social
Development, and the Accident Rehabilitation Compensation Corporation (ACC).
In signing this enrolment form you authorise such disclosure on the understanding that Telford will
observe the general conditions governing the release of information, as set out in the Privacy Act 1993
and the Post-compulsory Unique Identifier Code of Practice. You may see any information held about you
and amend any errors in that information. To do so, contact the Director Finance and Administration.
Note: The Privacy Act came into force on 1 July 1993 with the stated aim of protecting the privacy
of natural persons. It requires the Organisation to collect, hold, handle, use and disclose personal
information in accordance with the twelve information privacy principles in the Act.
www.privacy.org.nz/privacyact.
Fees: In signing this enrolment form you undertake to pay all fees as they become due, and to meet any
late fees and collection charges associated with debt recovery. Telford’s policy on withdrawal and refund
of fees is set out in the Students’ Handbook.
Rules: In signing this enrolment form you undertake to comply with the published rules and policies of
Telford as set out in the Students’ Handbook.
Declaration: I declare that to the best of my knowledge all the information supplied on, and with, this
enrolment form is true and complete, I agree to abide by the conditions described above, and I consent
to the disclosure of personal information as described above.
Signature:
Date:
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Student Profile Form
Please complete the questions below and send either with your course application or post to:
Telford – a Division of Lincoln University
PO Box 6
Balclutha 9240
Name:
1
Have you previously studied at Telford? Yes
No
2If so, what qualification and year were you enrolled and did you successfully complete your course
of study?
Qualification:
Year:
Did you successfully complete your course: Yes
3
Have you studied via correspondence before? Yes
No
No
If so, please give details if different from your study at Telford (name of course, level, name of
institution/provider).
Course:
Level:
Name of institution/provider:
4Do you have access to internet and e-mail?
5
Yes
No
What would you like to achieve on successful completion of your Telford correspondence course?
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