Course details

Summary

Want to develop the technical and supervisory skills required to work in the horticulture industry?

This is a diverse industry where qualified workers assist in the design, production and maintenance of plants, gardens and landscapes for both local and international markets. Qualified students are also in demand in fruit orchards and vineyards.

Gain hands-on experience within our unrivalled practical horticultural facilities including the campus nursery, modern glasshouses, hydroponics unit and ten hectare crop production facility. Extensive work experience is built into this programme enabling you to develop technical skills and establish industry contacts.
Skills required:

An enjoyment of working outdoors
Physical fitness
Planning and organisational skills
Good communication skills
An eye for detail.
Further study options:

Continue your learning with degree and postgraduate-level horticulture programmes at Lincoln and Massey Universities in New Zealand.
Your workload:

This programme is flexible to meet your needs and we will help you to plan a path of study and a timetable. Extensive workplace experience is needed to meet the requirements of the Practical Horticulture module. Case studies are often used to apply knowledge to real situations.

Entry criteria

National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) OR equivalent qualifications/experience.
You must have access to the internet.
If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.0 (writing and speaking score no less than 6.0 and reading and listening bands no less than 5.5).