Training Courses
MPNZ courses are built for people working in the milking and pumping industries. The content is practical, the qualifications are NZQA-recognised, and the trainers know the sector inside out. We offer courses in-person and online, across the milking, water, and effluent sectors.
Advanced Qualifications
For technicians who want to be recognised for their expertise further, MPNZ has an Advanced Qualification Structure made up of grouped courses:
MPNZ Dairy Diagnostics Specialist Endorsement:
Advanced Certificate in Milking Machine Testing
Certificate in Mastitis and Milk Quality Advisor
MPNZ Dairy Diagnostics Specialist: the highest level of certification available
View the full structure to see how the courses fit together.
Course Policies
Confirmation
All registrations will be acknowledged or confirmed within 7 days of receipt.
Minimum Numbers
Every course needs a minimum number of registrations 14 days before the course start date. If numbers aren't there, we'll contact everyone registered with options for alternative dates or locations.
Payment
Course fees are due before attendance. For online courses, payment is required before access to the online modules is granted.
Cancellations and Refunds
If you need to pull out of a course, please let us know as soon as possible. A 20% of the course cost admin fee applies to withdrawals within 14 days of the course start date, or you can send someone else in the initial participants place. No refund applies for cancellations within 72 hours of the course start date, or for no-shows.