Diploma in Horticulture
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
A practical full-year diploma introducing horticultural technology, production, and management, leading to careers in New Zealand's horticulture industry and providing a pathway to further study.
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NZ$10,502
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop horticultural knowledge and applied skills
Gain foundational knowledge in horticultural technology, production, and management, including plant propagation, soils, and plant health.
Apply horticultural technology and management
Understand and implement management systems for horticultural operations, including both technical and business aspects.
About This Course
Lincoln University's Diploma in Horticulture introduces students to a broad range of knowledge in horticultural technology, production and management. The one-year, full-time programme consists of eight compulsory courses covering propagation, horticultural management systems, soils, plant studies, computing, and engineering. Students gain both theoretical and hands-on experience, including a required 12-week period of practical work across at least two horticultural operations. Graduates are prepared for employment in the horticulture sector or to progress to further study, such as the Diploma in Horticultural Management.
Course Content
- Horticultural Management Systems A
- Propagation and Nursery
- Soils and Soil Management
- Technology and Communication
- Horticultural Management Systems B
- Plant Studies
- Plant Health
- Engineering I
- Applied Computing
- 12 weeks hands-on practical experience
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 2 or higher, minimum of 40 credits over four subjects recognised by Lincoln University (University Entrance literacy and numeracy required, max 24 credits per subject)
Build towards these roles
Horticulture TechnicianHorticultural Production AssistantNursery WorkerField Supervisor
Build skills in these industries
HorticultureAgricultureFood Production
