What you need to know.

FREE for 16 - 24 yrs*  (* entry criteria applies)

​A 20 week programme with the opportunity to gain a New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) Qualification and 60 credits towards NCEA Level 1 and 2.

• Gain valuable life skills 
• Opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors 
• Prepare for further education, employment or training 
• Be part of an inspiring community 
• Develop teamwork and communication skills 
• Plan for an exciting new future.​​ 

​Plant, nurture, grow

Learn to create and care for nature, gaining important outdoor work skills. ​
Learn how to:   

• follow workplace health and safety requirements and use personal protection equipment (PPE). 
• ​identify, prepare and grow plants
• plant and care for trees, shrubs and nursery crops.​ ​​

Thrive in new surroundings 

Become the best version of yourself within a fantastic community.​
Learn how to: 

• ​​gain confidence by trying new things and being part of a supportive community. 
• be confident, manage stress, prioritise tasks, learn and work with others as part of a team.​

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Be in the outdoors 

Active and practical learning away from the classroom: ​

• help create pollinator pathways for birds, butterflies and bees, a native habitat corridor and a food forest. 
• learn inside Comcol's Global Glasshouse Garden where we are planning to grow a range of plant species from different parts of New Zealand.  ​

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Plan your next step 

Gain skills needed to go into employment or further education.
Learn how to:

• plan your future direction(s) and put a plan in place towards achieving these.
• prepare a CV (curriculum vitae) for a particular job. 

Where? 
Comcol North Canterbury 
140 East Belt, Rangiora 7400

Meet our LEAP
​Tutor ....

Sorrell Cowen  
Originally from Manchester in England, I moved to NZ in March 2025 and now live in Christchurch. I have a background in environmental education and conservation, and previously worked as a forest ranger before becoming a sustainability analyst for a climate education company. I look forward to sharing my passion for the environment, sustainability, and community engagement with my students. The LEAP programme has been designed to take learning beyond the classroom and give students practical work ready skills to help them move confidently into employment or into further education and training, and I look forward to helping them on their journey.   

When? 

Enrolling now for 2026 courses.
​Next start July 2026.
​Apply today!​​

Want in? Contact us to make an appointment for a chat.
Phone: 0800 60 50 60 or email [email protected]