New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2)
Growing & Vines
A course by
Wintec
Learn the basics of sustainable gardening and horticulture, including vegetable gardening, orcharding, and organic practices in a hands-on, part-time programme.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Apply basic gardening techniques
Learn how to establish, plant, and manage vegetable gardens from seed germination through to harvest.
Implement sustainable horticulture practices
Understand and apply organic growing methods and sustainable practices relating to soil care, water, and garden ecosystems.
Grow and manage fruit trees
Set up, plant, and care for a home orchard, with particular focus on fruit trees including pruning and management.
What You're Signing Up For
Discover how to grow your own vegetables and fruit, set up a kitchen garden, and master sustainable horticulture practices for a greener planet. This practical, entry-level certificate covers seed germination, plant and soil care, fruit tree management (including pruning), safe practices, and water and ecosystem management. Classes are scheduled two days a week to fit with other commitments, beginning at the start of the Spring season and taught at Wintec Rotokauri campus. You'll gain skills to support healthy, organic food production at home and can progress into further study or entry-level horticultural roles.
Course Content
- Vegetable gardening techniques
- Sustainable horticulture practices
- Home orchard (fruit tree) growing
- Soil care and plant feeding
- Pruning fruit trees
- Safe horticultural practices
- Water management
- Understanding garden ecosystems
- Seed germination to harvest
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Primary Industries
Sustainable Agriculture
Future employment opportunities might be
Farm assistant
Orchard worker
Harvester