Short Course

About the course

This one-day course provides a hands-on plant native and exotic propagation experience in a commercial nursery under the technical guidance of experienced propagators. The campus nursery is well-equipped with mist and heat beds, glasshouses, hardening and shade houseplants.

Under the guidance of our Nursery team, you will learn to process and sow seed, and learn how to propagate plants by cuttings, using our mist shed with heat bed and large glasshouses. No prior knowledge of propagation is required.

You will also get two native plants to take away with you.

Fees

$100

Please note: Student loans are not available for short courses and night classes.

Entry requirements

You don’t need any previous qualifications to do this course

Please note: This course is subject to minimum enrolment numbers

Materials and clothing

Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities. All materials and equipment are supplied for this course.

Assessment

Assessment is optional for this course. If you are learning for interest, you do not have to complete the assessment and will receive a Certificate of Attendance to demonstrate that you completed the course.

To apply

Please email central@op.ac.nz