The purpose of this qualification is to provide the land-based primary industries with individuals who have attained the skills and knowledge to develop and manage sustainable practices to comply with a recognised production standard. Zero Fees for eligible learners*.
*Conditions and eligibility criteria apply.
The aim of this programme is to provide the horticulture sector with individuals who have attained the skills and knowledge to develop and manage sustainable crop production practices. It will enable graduates to manage production, to comply with production standards and regulatory requirements. The learners will be motivated to be involved in this expanding sector, with a view to contributing to the long-term benefit of communities and the environment.
This programme contains modules that includes:
· Foundations for successful production,
· Propagation,
· Crop planning and planting,
· Water management,
· Integrated weed management,
· Biodiversity in sustainable systems,
· Sustainable practices,
· Soils and nutrient practices,
· Sustainable systems,
· Marketing strategies,
· Compliance,
· Healthy food systems,
· Site analysis,
· Soil management planning,
· Planning for future production, and
· Integrated pest management.
You will need weather protection gear, tools, and resources to study this programme.
This course can be undertaken either part-time or full-time, giving students the flexibility to manage their home and work commitments along with coursework. The part-time study is typically scheduled in the evenings and weekends
The course is Zero Fees for eligible students.
The entry requirements for the programme are as below. Talk to us if you are not sure whether you qualify. Our team will help you through this process.
· NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident.
· 18 years of age or over.
· Completion of NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) or equivalent.
· All applicants will be interviewed to consider the application for the enrolment. Acceptance will be determined at the discretion of the interviewer.
This qualification may lead on may lead on to qualifications in agriculture or horticulture at Level 5 or above.
Graduates of this qualification may be self-employed or employed as growers, farmers, land-based practitioners, environmental officers, compliance officers, farm effluent managers, or Department of Conservation workers.
Tauranga
Start Date: 9th March 2024.
Class Timings: Week One: Monday and Wed 5.30-8.30pm, Week Two: Wed 5.30-8.30pm and Saturday 9am-3.30pm
Part of class hours (practical). Duration: 46 weeks
This programme is a broad and deep introduction to horticulture that will support employment in a wide range of areas across the horticultural industry. It is also suited to hobbyist horticulturalists keen to learn skills that they can use in their own orchards and gardens.
Graduates leave with a thorough understanding of plants and soils, as theoretical knowledge underpins all practical skills gained.
Content includes ways to look after your soil, and the different options in managing pests, weeds, and plant diseases. A very popular module requires students to propagate plants by many different techniques including seeds, cuttings, and grafting.
Study can be undertaken either full-time or part-time, allowing for flexible study around your work and home commitments.
Skills Update Training and Education Group
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