Support programmes at Levels 2, 3 and 4 in Indoor Crop Production, Outdoor Crop Production, and Postharvest and field roles
Industry has identified indoor crop production, outdoor crop production, and postharvest as priorities for its general workforce.
| Number of places | Context |
| Fund another 120 places (for a total of 270) |
In 2022, the number of learners in relevant programmes related to Vegetable Indoor Crop Production, Outdoor Crop Production, and Postharvest was 150. Looking at the trends over time, enrolment numbers have remained fairly stable with some year on year variation except for a larger peak in enrolments in 2017 |
Support programmes at Level 5 and above, focussing on management/leadership, including programmes targeted at upskilling seasonal supervisors in emotional awareness and behaviours
The Vegetable workforce is the most ethnically diverse of all Muka Tangata industries. The industry has identified leadership training as a key issue. The pathway into leadership roles is unclear, with not enough skilled leadership staff in the industry. Non-formal learning is currently being used to support employees to move into leadership roles.
| Number of places | Context |
| Fund another 20-30 places (for a total of ~220) |
In 2022, the number of learners in Level 5 and above Horticulture programmes was 190. From 2011 to 2016, the number of learners enrolled in Horticulture programs at Level 5 and above fluctuated slightly from year to year. However, from 2016, there has been a steady increase in the number of learners enrolled, with a peak of 195 in 2021. There has been a more than two-fold increase in the number of level 5 and above Horticulture learners (who were all enrolled as students) since 2011. |
Support programmes that enable the adoption of emerging technologies
There is a lack of skills to support technological changes around production.