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.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 19 weeks
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.
Practical horticultural skills
Acquire hands-on experience with pruning fruit trees, maintaining plant health, and managing irrigation.
What You're Signing Up For
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
What you need to know first
No minimum academic requirements.
If English is not your first language: IELTS 5.0 Academic (no lower than 5 in any subtest) or equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Agriculture
Plant Production
Future employment opportunities might be
Nursery propagator
Horticultural consultant
Crop manager