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Training opens a door to a career Simone Smail, 21, grew up in Invercargill and went to school at James Hargest College. Although she had no experience of farming, the dairy industry fascinated her from an early age. She realised she had to overcome obstacles in order to get where she wanted to go “I had been looking for a job in the dairy industry, however all the jobs wanted an application with previous experience. I knew I had a slim chance of finding an employer who was willing to train someone from scratch, so I decided to study with Taratahi to gain knowledge and practical experience,” she said. Simone initially completed the National Certificate in Agriculture (General Skills) (Level 2). She continued on to the Certificate in General Farm Skills (Work Ready) (Level 3) to give her more job options. Both programmes are delivered by Taratahi in
partnership with Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) at the Southland Demonstration Farm, Wallacetown, and the Certificate in General Farm Skills (Work Ready) (Level 3) is also delivered from the residential campus in the Wairarapa. “Completing these programmes has convinced me that my choice of career is the right one. I love that everything I have done at Taratahi is so practical. Every day you are out doing something, you’re not stuck just learning it in a class. The tutors have kept me on my toes and keep pushing me whilst setting realisti,c yet challenging goals,” she said. The study has paid off: Simone now works with Legendaires Ltd, managed by award winning dairy farmer, Steve Henderson. To enquire about enrolment at Taratahi or our residential campus in the Wairarapa, call 0800 TARATAHI or visit www. taratahi.ac.nz.
Simone Smail.
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