Horticulture Training Programmes
Grow your skills. Grow your future.
Explore your passion for plants and discover a pathway into one of New Zealand’s most hands-on, future-focused industries. Whether you’re starting a new career, upskilling on the job, or growing a personal interest, our horticulture programmes provide the practical skills and real-world knowledge employers value.
Horticulture Courses
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Introduction to Primary Industry Skills (Agriculture/Horticulture)
This course is available for free!*
Get a taste of life in the primary industries sector with this hands-on introduction to the agriculture and horticulture industry.
You’ll build practical, real-world skills using tools and equipment, work in environments like farms and gardens, and gain valuable experience through real tasks and projects - giving you a strong foundation to explore further study.
* Spaces are limited and eligibility conditions apply. Contact our team for more information today.
Certificate in Horticulture – On Campus (Level 3)
STUDY FOR FREE: We are offering this course completely FREE* to anyone who enrols into our August intakes at our Hastings and Palmerston North campuses! Secure your spot while places last.
This programme focuses on plant production, crop care, safe work practices, and the use of tools and technology used in horticulture, preparing you for entry-level work or further study in the industry while earning a recognised Level 3 qualification.
Students will gain a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Nursery Production) (Level 3) upon successful completion of this programme.
What Will I Learn?
Choose a vocational pathway with Horticulture Level 2 and learn many practical skills, including how to maintain a documented work record, common names for botanicals, safety practices for dealing with agrichemicals and how to operate a quad bike safely. Explore how to propagate plants with stem cuttings, sow seeds, and plant out by hand.
Move on to Level 3 and understand horticultural pruning techniques, plant science, selecting, growing and harvesting and soil properties. Discover how to control weeds, take care of your plant’s health, and learn more about plant science.
These Land Based Training Courses combine a mix of theory and practice and are an excellent foundation for a career in the horticulture industry.
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Our friendly course advisors can help with everything you need to know including an outline of study options, key information about enrolment, and all our campuses spread around New Zealand.