Nursery
A Nursery qualification will further build on your current horticulture skills, with a focus on growing plants for commercial sale. Learn to grow young plants, shrubs, trees and crops from seed, right through to sale.
Gain a qualification in nursery and develop your skills in propagating, transplanting, and caring for plants. Build your technical knowledge to grow commercial nursery crops. You will also learn to identify, name and select plants for a range of sites.
The best part about studying nursery with us is our hands-on approach to learning. We have flexible study options that can help you fit your study around your lifestyle. You can gain practical experience in our Cromwell nursery or learn in your own workplace through online classes.
Nursery qualifications
Horticulture, Study Prep & Pathways
A place to start if you want to work in farming, horticulture, agriculture, conservation or other outdoor-related areas. You'll take part in practical workshops, volunteer in your community and do 150 hours of work. At the same time you'll build employability and study skills and get clarity on your next step.Duration
9 Weeks Full-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Entry-level roles, Further tertiary study
Horticulture
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.Duration
3 Years Part-time
Delivery
Online with block course(s)
Location
Work-based
Career potential
Commercial Plant Grower, Landscaper, Nursery Worker
Horticulture
Develop your green thumb by propagating, transplanting, and caring for plants in our Central Otago nursery. You will build your experience and knowledge of the techniques needed to grow commercial nursery crops, as well as identifying, naming, and selecting plants for a range of sites.Duration
1 Year Part-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Cromwell
Career potential
Commercial Plant Grower, Landscaper, Nursery Worker
Horticulture
Develop your green thumbs and get paid for doing what you love. This one-year programme combines our level 3 and level 4 qualifications to fast-track you to a career in horticulture. You'll gain the skills and knowledge that horticulturists need when employed in orchards, vineyards, nurseries or any other major commercial operation.Duration
1 Year Full-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Cromwell
Career potential
Fruit Grower, Irrigation Technician, Nursery Business Owner, Nursery Worker, Plant Propagator, Vineyard Farmer, Vineyard Supervisor
Specialise in Fruit Production
Gain practical experience in our ten-hectare crop production facility in Central Otago.
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.
