New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Nursery Production) (Level 3) - work based
If you’re already employed in the nursery production industry, this programme is for you. Enjoy a 50/50 mix of theory and practical learning and study online while using your workplace as a setting in which to practise your developing skills.
Domestic
About the programme
Further develop the fundamental skills and knowledge required of horticulturists in the nursery sector while you work.
A 50/50 mix of theoretical and practical studies, this programme is for domestic students only and you must be working within the nursery industry to undertake it.
It provides the perfect opportunity for you to upskill via online learning whilst using your workplace as a setting to practice your developing skills.
This programme is studied part-time for 20 weeks over two to three years.
Graduates will gain the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) (Nursery Production).
What You Study
What you will learn
Courses
This programme is based in your workplace with regular visits from your programme facilitator. You will also have the opportunity to attend some block courses at the Central Campus. You will build your experience and knowledge of the techniques required to propagate and grow commercial nursery crops, as well as identifying, naming and selecting plants for a range of sites. The courses in this programme include:
- Communication (10 credits)
- Nursery Plant Care (15 credits)
- Plant Identification and Selection (15 credits)
- Propagation (20 credits)
- Plant Science (15 credits)
Further study options
Advance your knowledge with our online New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) (Fruit Production).
Workload
Your workload
You should expect to spend a minimum of 10 hours a week on this programme.
Entry
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
- Open entry.
Please note: This programme is not available to international students.
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall IELTS 5.5 (academic, no band score lower than 5.0) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Please note: This programme is not available to international students.
All fees and costs are approximate.
Fees
Domestic fees
Tuition fees
The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied.
Student Services Fee
For most students, your tuition fee shown above includes a Student Services Fee – also known as the Student Levy. This compulsory fee covers your access to the student services we offer. This cost is tailored depending on how you're studying.
Studylink
Visit Welcome to StudyLink studylink.govt.nz to apply for a student loan to cover your course fees, course-related costs or living costs, or to apply for a student allowance.
If you are eligible for Fees Free you may not need to borrow for course fees, but you may still wish to apply for course-related costs, living costs or student allowance.
Fees Free
Starting tertiary study or work-based learning for the first time? You may be able to get Fees Free after you complete your first eligible qualification or programme.
Fees Free covers the cost of your fees for the final year of study or final two years of work-based learning, up to $12,000.
When you enrol, you will need to pay your fees. To help you cover this cost, you may wish to apply for a student loan. Find out more at Student loan – StudyLink.
For more information on the eligibility requirements and when it is best to apply for Fees Free, visit Fees Free – Inland Revenue.
