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General Horticulture (Level 3)
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) Level 3
SX1701
Course Details
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Mar 2019Jul 2019
- One semester
- Full-time
- $3574 (scholarships are available)
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees Free Policy, MPTT or Regional Scholarships
- Level 3
- Hamilton Gardens Campus or Regional locations
Summary
Enjoy working with your hands and think an outside office sounds like just the thing for you? Start a career in Horticulture, Arboriculture or Landscape Design and Construction. General Horticulture (Level 3) is the perfect first step into the industry, no matter your age or experience.
You’ll get an introductory knowledge of everything from plant identification, maintenance and propagation in Horticulture.
You’ll also learn about general science and growing systems and practices, including:
- Plant sciences
- Soils and botany
- Pests, disease and weed control
VIEW PROGRAMME MODULES
| Module Code | Module Title | 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 | ||
| HORT205 | Plant Nomenclature | 2 | 5 | ||
| HORT206 | Plant Propagation | 2 | 6 | ||
| HORT320 | Soils and Plant Growth | 3 | 6 | ||
| HORT324 | Managing First Aid in Emergency | 3 | 2 | ||
| HORT334 | HSNO Act | 3 | 5 | ||
| HORT335 | Botany | 3 | 5 | ||
| HORT336 | Amenity Plant Identification | 3 | 7 | ||
| HORT337 | Pruning and Training | 3 | 5 | ||
| HORT338 | Plant Pests and Diseases | 3 | 8 | ||
| HORT339 | Weed Identification and Control | 3 | 6 |
Career/Further Opportunities
- Entry-level employment across the Horticulture industry
- Assistant gardener
- Groundsperson
- Self-employed contractor
Further Study:
- Applied Horticultural Services (Landscape Construction strand)
- Applied Horticultural Services (Amenity strand)
- Applied Horticultural Services (Arboriculture strand)
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Entry Criteria
Applicants will be required to have completed a minimum of three years secondary education; or have a gained a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above; or equivalent.
Special Admission
Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable
chance of success may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee.
Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.
Provisional Entry
Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational
attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re‐enrolment to be lifted if
the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee.
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 lower than 5.0; or equivalent.
Selection Criteria
i. 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.
ii. To meet legal and health requirements, candidates must be physically able to carry out the practical components of the programme.
iii. 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.
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