Amenity Horticulture
Studying amenities within our Horticulture department will give you the hands-on skills to care for and maintain decorative plants in public parks, gardens, and indoor facilities. You’ll develop both general horticulture skills as well as specific technical knowledge.
A specialist amenity horticulture qualification will help you gain the green thumb needed to work towards a career in the horticulture industry.
Our qualifications will see you growing and maintaining plants in a sustainable way, while considering the landscape you’re working in. You’ll learn general horticulture skills as well as the technical knowledge behind propagation, growing methods, plant and soil health.
The best part about studying with us is the practical way we teach. Learn using our nursery facilities, permaculture garden, living campus garden and even the Dunedin Botanic Gardens. Field trips and work experience are important parts of the courses and will help you to connect with those already working in this dynamic industry.
Amenity Horticulture qualifications
Horticulture
If you’re interested in horticulture but don't know where to start, this qualification will give you a great introduction to the industry. You'll learn about sustainable growing methods, permaculture, plant propagation, plant and soil science, and how to identify and grow healthy plants. Graduates will receive both the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3) and the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) (Amenity).Duration
1 Year Full-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Gardener, Greenspace Labourer, Grounds Person, Nursery Worker
Horticulture
This qualification has an amenity horticulture focus (public parks/gardens etc). The programme covers applied plant and soil science, plant selection and displays, and asset management. Further develop your skills in this field and the management of public spaces and people. Study full-time on campus or part-time alongside employment in the horticulture industry.Duration
1 Year Full-time
Delivery
On campus, Online with block course(s)
Location
Dunedin, Work-based
Career potential
Amenity Gardener, Collection Curator, Team Leader, Vegetation Control Operator
Contact us
If you’re not sure what to study and would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.
