• Apply environmental and social knowledge to mahinga kai

• Plan, prepare and cultivate land for kai

• Propagate and harvest plants using tikanga

• Gather kai from both cultivated and wild sources

• Store kai and ensure food security for whānau

• Apply maramataka and kaitiakitanga to food systems

Graduates can work as horticulture or agriculture production assistants, nursery assistants, or support roles in community food and sustainability initiatives. They may also mentor others, support EOTC programmes, or progress toward Whānau Ora and environmental roles