There's a critical shortage of young Northlanders with qualification and knowledge in environment management compared with other parts of the country, advocates on freshwater quality say.
Millan Ruka and Juliane Chetham's comments follow a decision by NorthTec to start a New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation Level 4 programme with a new environmental strand, available fees-free from next month.
The course is designed for people wanting to take the first step to a career in conservation and environmental management, and is also suitable for those who generally want to learn more about the ecology of the natural environment of New Zealand.
The programme will be available in semester two and will start on July 20 at NorthTec's Raumanga campus.