New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3)

This qualification was designed to provide the basic knowledge and skills of horticulture. It is the first step towards a career in Horticulture. It is also suitable for anyone with interest in horticulture and who want to grow plants more successfully.
Graduates will benefit by having a breadth of horticulture knowledge and transferable skills valued by the horticulture community which will facilitate improved performance in the workplace and career progression.

Course content includes:
• Plants and how they work;
• Identifying native plants and weeds etc.;
• Types of soil and testing suitability for different plants;
• Using plant and soil science to facilitate growth;
• Selecting the right plants;
• Planting and pruning trees and shrubs;
• Plant propagation;
• Treatment of plant pests and diseases;
• Treatment of weeds;
• Horticulture irrigation systems;
• Nursery growing of plants;
• Applying chemicals.

$2305.00 or fees free for eligible domestic students.

• 16 years of age or over.
• Horticulture or primary industry qualifications at level 2 or equivalent knowledge and skills are preferred.
• Literacy and Numeracy levels to support studies at level 3.
• NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Education:

This qualification may lead on to the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) with strands in Amenity, Arboriculture, Cemetery, Landscape Design, Landscape Construction, and Sports Turf.

Employment:

Graduates of this qualification may be employed or self-employed, and/or move flexibly between a range of horticultural enterprises. This qualification will also be suitable for small block owners or for mature learners who wish to gain knowledge of horticultural science in a range of general horticulture growing systems and practices.