Growing & Vines
A course by
Wintec
Gain practical skills and knowledge in organic crop production and work within the growing organic primary production sector. Learn in a collaborative, hands-on environment including workshops, lab sessions and field trips.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 1 year

Explain the principles and requirements for organic certification within crop production.

Investigate and implement effective soil and nutrient management to support organic crop growth.

Evaluate and develop cropping and biodiversity management systems within organic production.
This certificate programme develops your understanding of organic crop production in New Zealand, preparing you for various roles in the organic horticulture industry. The course blends theory with practical learning at real-world sites, including hands-on experiences, workshops, a focus on organic certification, soil and nutrient management, cropping systems and biodiversity. Programme delivery is a blend of face-to-face and online learning, with inspirational field trips to organic producers.
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or evidence of academic achievement equivalent to NCEA Level 2

Horticulture
Agriculture
Organic production

Organic fruit production worker
Organic grower
Market gardener
Growing & Vines
A course by
Wintec
Gain practical skills and knowledge in organic crop production and work within the growing organic primary production sector. Learn in a collaborative, hands-on environment including workshops, lab sessions and field trips.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 1 year

Explain the principles and requirements for organic certification within crop production.

Investigate and implement effective soil and nutrient management to support organic crop growth.

Evaluate and develop cropping and biodiversity management systems within organic production.
This certificate programme develops your understanding of organic crop production in New Zealand, preparing you for various roles in the organic horticulture industry. The course blends theory with practical learning at real-world sites, including hands-on experiences, workshops, a focus on organic certification, soil and nutrient management, cropping systems and biodiversity. Programme delivery is a blend of face-to-face and online learning, with inspirational field trips to organic producers.
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or evidence of academic achievement equivalent to NCEA Level 2

Horticulture
Agriculture
Organic production

Organic fruit production worker
Organic grower
Market gardener
OR a Level 3 qualification in Horticulture or Agriculture, or equivalent skills and knowledge
OR evidence of ability to complete academic and any other course requirements
Orchardist
Vineyard supervisor
Team leader
Organic crop supervisor
Organic monitor
Organic leading hand
Organic nursery specialist
OR a Level 3 qualification in Horticulture or Agriculture, or equivalent skills and knowledge
OR evidence of ability to complete academic and any other course requirements
Orchardist
Vineyard supervisor
Team leader
Organic crop supervisor
Organic monitor
Organic leading hand
Organic nursery specialist