Advanced Horticultural Trades (Level 4) (Landscape Design)

General academic admission

Candidates must have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) with Landscape Construction strand, or equivalent qualifications, or work experience to a similar level.

Special admission

Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who do not meet the entry requirements 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 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 do not meet the entry requirements 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 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 Centre Director or designated nominee.

Selection criteria

1. Candidates without relevant qualifications may be required to participate in an interview and selection process. The following may be considered in the selection process:

1. The completion of a Study Skills Assessment to demonstrate the level of academic       skill necessary to successfully complete the programme.
2. Previous experience working in the horticulture sector. May include previous employment, voluntary work.
3. Personal qualities such as responsibility, teamwork and practical skills. 
4. An aptitude for working in a public environment demonstrated through a reference from an employer where a candidate has worked with the public, or from a teacher attesting to social skills.
5. Candidates wishing to enrol on the Arboriculture strand must have completed the following unit standards: 6400, 6401, 6402, 1668, 2768, 2767, 6916, 6917 and 20574.
6. As some of the practical components within this programme are considered high risk, students may be required to submit to an initial drug screen as per Wintec’s Drug & Alcohol Policy (OP-16/04).

2. To meet legal and health requirements, candidates must be physically able to carry out the     practical components of the programme, including the ability to perform practical demonstrations and assessments.
   
3. Candidates with disabilities are eligible to enroll in this programme and will be provided with the necessary resources to attain the learning outcomes where practicable, but at the time of enrolment must notify the Equity/Disability Co-ordinator of their needs
   
   
4. Some delivery maybe at locations which require arboriculture students to undertake a police check.

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 in the academic band, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.