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General Horticulture (Level 3)
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) Level 3
SX1701
Course details
- One semester
- Full-time
- $4,215*
- You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy, MPTT or Regional Scholarships
- Level 3
- Hamilton Gardens Campus or Regional locations
Summary
This programme will introduce students to the science of growing and caring for plants. Students will gain theoretical knowledge of growing systems and environments and then apply these skills in a garden while performing planting and general garden maintenance.
The General Horticulture (Level 3) certificate establishes all practical horticulture skills and is a great place to begin your journey into the horticulture industry.
What you will learn
Over a semester, students will learn about the following areas:
- Plant identification and function
- Propagating cuttings and growing plants from seeds
- Soils and fertilisers
- Pruning trees and shrubs
- Identifying weeds, pests and diseases
- Plant environments and appropriate plant selection
Study at Wintec is designed to reflect the industry graduates will be working in. This programme is hands-on, where students will put what they learn into practice and assist the Hamilton Gardens' team of gardeners.
View programme modules
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORT102 | Provide Life Support | 1 | 1 | ||
| HORT201 | Provide First Aid | 2 | 1 | ||
| HORT205 | Plant Nomenclature | 2 | 5 | ||
| HORT207 | Irrigation Systems | 2 | 5 | ||
| HORT208 | Plant Identification | 2 | 2 | ||
| HORT209 | Soils and Fertilisers | 2 | 5 | ||
| HORT210 | Propagation Methods | 2 | 3 | ||
| HORT324 | Managing First Aid in Emergency | 3 | 2 | ||
| HORT335 | Botany | 3 | 5 | ||
| HORT337 | Pruning and Training | 3 | 5 | ||
| HORT338 | Plant Pests and Diseases | 3 | 8 | ||
| HORT339 | Weed Identification and Control | 3 | 6 | ||
| HORT351 | Plant and Care for Plants | 3 | 5 | ||
| HORT352 | Integrated Pest and Management | 3 | 5 | ||
| HORT353 | Growing Media | 3 | 5 |
Career/further opportunities
After graduating you will be able to work as a nursery grower or worker, garden care assistant or work within a garden centre.
This qualification provides a great pathway and may lead to further study of our New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 3)
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Disclaimers
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
a) 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.
b) To meet legal and health requirements, candidates must be physically able to carry out the practical components of the programme.
c) 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.
Students may be required to submit to drug screening if there is reasonable cause to suspect a student is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as per Wintec Drug & Alcohol Policy (OP-16/04).
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Your first day
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Students starting Semester 2 2023
Hamilton Gardens
Date: Monday 24 July 2023
Time: 9am-3pm
Venue: Hamilton Gardens Campus
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