New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture - Outdoor Vegetable Production

Level 3

Overview

Level of study

Level 3

Cost (incl GST)

From $1,173*

Length

13 months

Prerequisites

Learners must be employed in the sector.

* Vehicle and agri-chemical units available at an additional cost. Programme part of Government’s Free Trades Training initiative which may mean a subsidised price.

Summary

Learners will explore more of the detail and science around steering vegetable and seed crops through to a healthy harvest.

Learners will be hands on, learning how to safely use agri-chemicals, spot diseases and pests and learn how to give and get the best through great teamwork.

Learners can complete this programme as the first year of a New Zealand Apprenticeship.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

  • work as an effective member of a team, including communication and interaction with team members and colleagues relevant to a role in the horticulture sector
  • apply knowledge of outdoor crop growing cycles and plant requirements to perform routine seasonal outdoor crop production tasks.

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