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Applied Horticultural Services (Level 3) (Arboriculture)
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture with strands in Arboriculture
SX1702
Course details
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Feb 2020
- One semester
- Full-time or Part-time
- $4468 per semester
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees Free Policy, MPTT or Regional Scholarships
- Level 3
- Hamilton Gardens Campus, Rotorua or Whitianga
Summary
This programme is for those who have some general horticultural experience and/or a desire to work in arboriculture horticultural sector.
Students will learn the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to work in horticulture under limited supervision taking responsibility for work outcomes.
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| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORT101 | Workplace Health and Safety | 1 | 3 | ||
| HORT102 | Provide Life Support | 1 | 1 | ||
| HORT201 | Provide First Aid | 2 | 1 | ||
| HORT202 | Chainsaw Rules | 2 | 5 | ||
| HORT203 | Chainsaw Operation | 2 | 8 | HORT101, HOR102, HORT202, HORT324 | |
| HORT204 | Plant Identification | 2 | 5 | ||
| HORT324 | Managing First Aid in Emergency Situations | 3 | 2 | ||
| HORT325 | Teamwork | 3 | 3 | ||
| HORT326 | Active Listening | 3 | 3 | ||
| HORT327 | Performance Feedback | 3 | 3 | ||
| HORT328 | Chippers | 3 | 3 | ||
| HORT329 | Ground Duties | 3 | 4 | ||
| HORT330 | Climbing Equipment | 3 | 3 | ||
| HORT331 | Amenity Pests and Diseases | 3 | 8 | ||
| HORT332 | Pruning | 3 | 4 | HORT419 | |
| HORT333 | Maintain Amenity Trees | 3 | 8 | ||
| HORT419 | Climbing | 4 | 10 | HORT101, HOR102, HORT324, HORT329, HORT330 |
Career/further opportunities
Graduates will have the qualifications necessary to become an arborist.
This qualification may lead to further study in the relevant strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4), the New Zealand Certificate in Arboriculture (Level 5), and eventually leads to the Diploma in Arboriculture (Level 6).
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Entry criteria
This programme is open to anyone who wants to study. You don’t need any previous study or work experience to apply.
Selection criteria
- Candidates may be required to complete an interview and selection process. This may include the requirement to complete a Study Skills Assessment to demonstrate the level of academic skill necessary to successfully complete this programme.
- To meet legal and health requirements, candidates must be physically able to carry out the practical components of the programme.
- Prior to commencing the programme all candidates will be required to undertake a police check at a level sufficient for safe and effective practice within the field of horticulture.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.
In accordance with industry guidelines, candidates will be expected to undertake drug screening at the commencement of this programme.
As some of the practical components within this programme are considered high risk, students will be required to submit to an initial drug screen, and may be required to submit to further drug screening if there is reasonable cause to suspect a student
is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as per Wintec’s Drug & Alcohol Policy (OP-16/04).
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