Applied Horticultural Services (Level 3) (Amenity)
Growing & Vines
A course by
Wintec
Gain practical horticulture and amenity gardening skills and knowledge with a one-semester, hands-on Level 3 certificate, covering plant and soil science, garden maintenance, weed and pest control, and amenity lawn care.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
Core skills this course teaches
Apply horticultural knowledge in amenity gardening
Demonstrate foundational knowledge related to amenity plants, gardens, and soil science relevant to horticulture.
Operate and maintain amenity garden tools
Use, care for, and maintain garden tools and machinery safely and effectively.
Control pests, weeds, and diseases
Identify and implement methods for weed and plant pest control, and monitor plant health for early intervention.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture with a strand in Amenity introduces students to amenity plant and garden knowledge and care, plant and soil science, amenity garden tool use and care, weed and plant pest control, and amenity lawn care. The programme is very practical—students put their learning into practice at Hamilton Gardens, assisting a team of professional gardeners. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level roles in the horticultural amenity sector.
Course Content
- Amenity plant and garden knowledge and care
- Plant and soil science
- Amenity garden tool use and care
- Weed and plant pest control
- Amenity lawn care
- Soils and Plant Growth
- Teamwork
- Active Listening
- Feedback
- Botany
- Amenity Plant Identification
- Plant and Maintain Plants
- Amenity Pruning and Training
- Monitoring Pests and Diseases
- Amenity Hard Assets
- Amenity Machinery
- Amenity Turf Grass
- Maintain Irrigation
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Amenity Border Plants
What you need to know first
Open entry – no previous study or work experience is required
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Landscaping
Amenity services
Future employment opportunities might be
Assistant gardener
Groundsperson under limited supervision