The purpose of this programme is to provide the horticulture sector with graduates who have a theoretical knowledge of plants, nursery production, and growing systems and environments to underpin practical capability in a range of horticulture sectors.
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NZHT3.1001 | Irrigation systems in Horticulture |
| NZHT3.002 | Soils properties and processes |
| NZHT3.003 | Horticultural Pruning techniques |
| NZHT3.004 | Growing systems and controlled growing environments |
| NZHT3.005 | Plant health |
| NZHT3.006 | Control weeds in Horticulture |
| NZHT3.007 | Plant propagation |
| NZHT3.008 | Select, grow and harvest Horticultural plants |
| NZHT3.009 | Plant Science |
Outcome Statement
Graduates of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Level 3 will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of plant and soils science to the identification, selection, and growing of plants
- Apply knowledge of growing systems and environments to the establishment and growing plants
Education Pathways
On completion of this programme, students may progress on to the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) with strands in Amenity, Arboriculture, Cemetery, Landscape Design, Landscape Construction and Sports Turf.
Employment Pathways
Graduates of this programme may be employed or self-employed, and/or move flexibly between a range of horticulture enterprises. This programme will also be suitable for small block owners or for mature learners who wish to gain knowledge of horticulture science in a range of general horticulture growing systems and practices.
Duration
20 weeks full time or 45 weeks part time
Entry Criteria
Academic Achievement
Applicants should demonstrate an ability to succeed in tertiary study, shown by the completion of any of the following qualifications or courses of study:
- National Certificate in Agriculture / Horticulture Level 2 and / or equivalent qualification or experience in the industry.
- Any qualification specified by the ITO or equivalent standards setting body
- A minimum of three years of secondary education; and/or
- 48 or more credits at NCEA Level 1, with no fewer than 12 credits in each of four subjects; and/or
- Step 3 Reading and Step 4 Numeracy on the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool (LNAAT)
English Second Language Students
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools or other teaching institutions is not English, require an ELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 5.5 or above (or equivalent) for enrolment.
Life Skills/Work Experience
Applicants who do not meet the academic entry criteria above may be admitted to the programme/course of study if they are able to demonstrate:
- Equivalent farming knowledge and skills; and/or
- Previous and relevant life skills or work experience; and/or
- Other formal or informal study such as to suggest likelihood of successful course completion.
Selection Criteria
All applicants will be required to meet with the tutor or field officer of the programme they are applying for prior to starting – this will be an informal conversation which will include covering the programme expectations and getting a better understanding of suitability for the programme. Where there are more applicants than places available or the programme is not the best fit, a waiting list will be kept or our team will work with you to provide a suitable alternative. On completion of this conversation the tutor will assist with filling in the full application form to move into the next part of the enrolment process.
Horticulture (Level 3) FAQs
- This is a 60 credit NZQA course that will teach you the basics in Horticulture.
- You will achieve your NCEA level 3 in Horticulture. Graduates of this course can work and move flexibly between jobs in the horticulture sector. It is also suitable for landowners looking to learn horticulture growing systems and practices.
- This course focuses on a range of horticultural practices.
- You must have NCEA Level 2, above, or equivalent.
- You must be a NZ or Australian citizen or have NZ residency. You cannot do this course if you are here on a work visa.
- The minimum age is 16.
- Call us on ‘0508 TRAIN ME’ if you have any other questions about enrolments and eligibility.
Graduates of this course will be able to work and move flexibly between jobs in the horticulture sector. It is also suitable for landowners looking to learn horticulture growing systems and practices.
This course runs for 45 weeks part-time, or 20 weeks full-time.
- Part-time students will attend classes once a week, while full-time students attend classes 4 times a week, with an extra day available for catch-up. All students will have access to the online resources when not in class.
- This is an online and practical based course. Learning will be partially taught and assessed on our online learning platform, Canvas, and partially assessed by practical based assessments.
- Please contact us to enquire about the cost of participating in this programme.
This course is currently available in New Plymouth, Whanganui, Marton, Upper Hutt, Napier, Wairoa, Te Puke, Rotorua, Tauranga, Matakana Island, Murupara, Mangere, Wainuiomata, Auckland(Mangere) and Christchurch with more locations to come. Call us on ‘0508 TRAIN ME’ to find the closest course to you, or to register your interest. You can find a full map of all our courses here: Where to find us!
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I got my level 3 Dairy Farming through Land Based Training. It was so cool. I met nice people and the tutor is awesome. I class them all as the naki whanau
Yeah the best course around to be honest. Learnt so much!
I’m a level 2 Horticulture student and the tutors are so awesome and supportive. The other students are cool, we are a fun bunch. I have learnt so much in a short amount of time.
Awesome course, learning heaps & loving it! Free knowledge, a priceless gift I will always be grateful for.