New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3)
Growing & Vines
A course by
NMIT
Gain practical horticulture skills with the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3). Study plant science, soil management, pest and disease control, and propagation, blending online learning with practical work in horticultural workplaces.
NZ$460
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand and optimise soils
Students learn about soil composition and management techniques for optimal plant growth.
Pest and disease identification and management
Students gain skills to identify pests and diseases affecting plants and implement control methods.
About This Course
This Level 3 certificate course is tailor-made for those passionate about plants and science, covering key areas such as understanding soils, pest and disease management, pruning, plant health, and water management. Students benefit from blended online and hands-on learning through work placements and field trips, preparing them for employment in the horticulture industry or further study.
Course Content
- Plant Health
- Plant Science
- Growing Environment (Soils)
- Propagation and Cultivation
- Growing Systems
- Optimising soils for plant growth
- Pest and disease identification and management
- Pruning fruit trees
- Water and irrigation management
- Hands-on work in on-site gardens and field trips
Entry Requirements
No minimum academic requirements.
If English is not your first language: IELTS 5.0 Academic (no lower than 5 in any subtest) or equivalent.
Build towards these roles
Nursery propagatorHorticultural consultantCrop managerCool store managerScience technicianSupervisor or team leader in horticultural enterprisesSelf-employed grower
Build skills in these industries
Horticulture
