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.
Our next intakes are Palmerston North – 11th August 2025; Whanganui – 11th August 2025; Napier – 11th August 2025; Palmerston North – 24th November 2025; Whanganui – 24th November 2025