Land, Animal &
Environment

Spend more time outside and working hands-on.
Build skills for careers in farming, conservation, and animal care — where practical experience matters.

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Agriculture & Horticulture
17 courses available
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Environmental Management
4 courses available
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Veterinary Nursing, Animal Care & Equine
7 courses available
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Land, Animal & Environment

Our programmes are built around hands-on learning with agriculture, animals, horticulture, and the environment in real-world rural settings.
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Practical Outdoor Learning

Spend more time learning in the field, on farms, and in outdoor environments where practical skills come first.

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Zero Tuition Fees

Prepare for a future in New Zealand's primary industries while reducing the cost of your education.

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Study at Telford

Train at SIT's specialist rural campus with access to working farms, practical facilities, and hands-on learning opportunities.

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Industry-Relevant Experience

Develop the skills employers look for in agriculture, animal care, equine, horticulture, and environmental careers.

At SIT, you'll gain the skills, experience, and industry connections to care for animals, manage land sustainably, and support New Zealand's primary industries, without the burden of tuition fees.

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