New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services – Amenity
Level 3
Overview
Level of study
Level 3
Cost (incl GST)
From $1,290.30*
Length
12 months
Prerequisites
Learners must be employed in the sector.
* Vehicle, machinery 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
For those who love being outdoors, and are passionate about garden maintenance and plants. Amenity horticulture is about growing, establishing and managing gardens and public spaces to create vibrant spaces we can all enjoy.
Learners will explore the detail and science on the care of parks and open spaces, and understand growing cycles and the impact of weeds, pests and disease. Learners will get hands-on experience maintaining plants and learning to safely operate machinery.
Learners can complete this programme as the first year of a New Zealand Apprenticeship.
Learning outcomes
Graduates will have the skills to:
- work as an effective member of a team including communication and interaction with team members and colleagues
- demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety
- carry out routine care of parks and open spaces
- operate machinery for amenity work
- demonstrate an understanding of factors influencing plant growing cycles and basic soil science
- identify and report signs of weeds, plant pests, diseases, and disorders
- carry out plant pests and disease control
- carry out routine maintenance of plants and gardens
- identify amenity plants.
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