New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3)
Growing & Vines
A course by
WITT
Gain theoretical and practical horticulture skills with knowledge in plant and soil science, growing systems, plant identification, and practical application in nurseries, food production, or parks and gardens.
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply knowledge of plant and soils science
Identify, select and grow plants using theoretical and practical understanding of plant and soils science.
Apply knowledge of growing systems and environments
Establish and grow plants by applying understanding of horticultural systems and optimal environments.
About This Course
This Level 3 certificate provides foundational theoretical and practical knowledge in general horticulture, covering plant and soil science, growing environments, plant nursery production, soil management, plant protection, and amenity horticulture. Graduates will be able to work across a range of horticultural enterprises or progress into higher horticulture study.
Course Content
- Introduction to Botany and Plant Nursery Production: plant processes, sexual and asexual propagation methods
- Introduction to Soil Science: NZ soil properties, sustainable soil management
- Introduction to Plant Protection: weeds, pests, diseases, disorders, prevention and control methods
- Amenity Horticultural Practices: plant nomenclature, plant selection for landscaping, pruning and training amenity trees and shrubs
Entry Requirements
Open entry
Build towards these roles
Nursery production rolesFood production rolesParks and gardens workerHorticulture enterprise assistantSelf-employment in horticulture
Build skills in these industries
HorticultureNursery productionFood production
