NZ Diploma in Horticulture Production (Post-harvest) (Level 5)
Growing & Vines
A course by
EIT
Gain specialist technical skills in post-harvest horticulture production and management, preparing for senior roles in the industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Effective leadership and relationship management
Demonstrate leadership and manage relationships with team members and clients using interpersonal skills relevant to the post-harvest sector.
Planning and managing post-harvest operations
Plan and manage post-harvest operations to achieve production goals efficiently.
Quality standards and control systems
Plan and manage quality standards and requirements, understand how physiology and storage affect quality outcomes, and manage inventory audits.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Diploma in Horticulture Production (Post-harvest) (Level 5) provides specialist technical knowledge in the post-harvest horticulture sector, focusing on the management of post-harvest operations, quality control, human resource management, production planning, and compliance with industry standards. The programme is designed to develop confidence, management skills, and self-awareness needed for leadership roles, with access to industry experts and comprehensive support services.
Course Content
- Human resource management and leadership skills
- Quality control, auditing and planning
- Operational planning and management
- Market requirements, assurance and inventory management
- Physiology and storage
- Plant and machinery management
- Health and safety and HACCP
What you need to know first
A minimum of NCEA Level 2 OR
Successful completion of a Level 3 certificate or above, preferably in Primary Industries OR
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Agriculture
Primary Industries
Food Production
Future employment opportunities might be
Production and Quality Control Manager
Coolstore and Inventory Manager