New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) Landscape Construction strand
Growing & Vines
A course by
SIT
Gain skills and knowledge in landscape construction and horticulture, and learn to implement landscape designs with the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) Landscape Construction strand.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 24 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Team collaboration in landscaping projects
Work as an effective member of a team, including communication and interaction relevant to horticulture roles.
Plant identification and selection
Identify and select suitable plants for specific landscape projects based on design briefs and environmental factors.
Site set-out and preparation
Establish and mark out landscape sites, set up profiles, and liaise with affected parties.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme develops practical and theoretical knowledge in horticulture with a focus on landscape construction. Students gain skills in plant selection, site set-out, implementation of landscape plans, maintenance, and team collaboration, preparing them for entry-level roles in horticultural landscape construction or for further study.
Course Content
- Work in a team for a landscape project
- Identify and select plants for a specific landscape project
- Establish a landscape site set-out
- Establish a hard landscape plan
- Establish a soft landscape plan
- Develop a maintenance regime for a landscaped site
- Develop an irrigation or drainage plan for a landscaped site
- Undertake landscaping activities
What you need to know first
Minimum 16 years of age
NCEA Level 2 (60 credits at Level 2 or above, plus 20 credits from any level)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Landscaping
Agriculture
Future employment opportunities might be
Landscape assistant
Nursery assistant
Landscape design company assistant