New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) (General)
Growing & Vines
A course by
SIT
Gain foundational skills and knowledge in horticulture, including plant science, growing environments, and landscape design, to advance your career or hobby in the horticulture industry.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Explain nutrient and water cycles
Describe and illustrate at least three different nutrient cycles and a water cycle, and explain their importance to plant growth.
Understand plant establishment and growth
Describe plant propagation concepts, weed control systems, develop suitable growing media, and understand different plant growing systems and environments.
Apply landscape design concepts
Identify and select plants for specific landscape designs and evaluate techniques and systems for pest and weed control.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) (General) provides learners with applied knowledge and practical skills for the horticulture sector. Students study nutrient and water cycles, plant establishment and growth, landscape design, outdoor vegetable cultivation, and nursery production. The qualification is ideal for those seeking an entry-level role in horticulture, or wishing to enhance their own gardening skills for personal or professional use.
Course Content
- Introduction to nutrient and water cycles
- Plant propagation and establishment
- Plant growth and controlled growing environments
- Landscape design principles and plant selection
- Outdoor vegetable cultivation
- Nursery production techniques
- Weed, pest and disease control in plants and nurseries
- Growing media development and application
What you need to know first
Minimum 16 years old with NCEA Level 2: 60 credits at Level 2 or above, plus 20 credits from any level
Minimum 10 Literacy credits at Level 1 or above
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Agriculture
Nursery and Landscape Services
Plant Production
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level horticulture roles
Plant nursery worker