Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
2 weeks
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Summary
Love plants and science? Dig deep into your passion and cultivate a rewarding career with our Horticulture programme.
If you thrive outdoors, enjoy variety, and prefer not to work behind a desk, this programme is tailor-made for you. Gain practical skills and a sense of achievement as you nurture plants to flourish.
What you'll learn- Understand soils and how to optimise them for better growing outcomes.
- Identify pests and diseases, and master their management.
- Develop hands-on skills in pruning fruit trees, maintaining plant health, managing water and irrigation, and much more.
Our programme blends practical experience with real-world learning. You'll have access to our on-site gardens, propagation houses, and amenity plantings. Plus, enjoy field trips to local growers to apply your skills in dynamic, real-world environments.
Your future in horticultureGraduates are well-prepared to enter the horticulture industry, continue their studies at Level 4, or apply their skills to their own land or business.
Customised for groupsAre you part of a business, iwi, or community group? Let’s work together to deliver this programme tailored to your needs.
➜ Email us at horticulture@nmit.ac.nz
Online study options
This programme consists of five modules, and all five modules are learnt online with practical components for you to do at home.
- Plant Health
- Plant Science
- Growing Environment (Soils)
- Propagation and Cultivation
- Growing Systems
Each of these modules is delivered online in 6-week blocks consecutively with weekly zoom tutorials and instructive and interactive online content.
Physical componentTo complete this qualification you will also be required to carry out 145 work-place hours at a horticultural workplace in your region.
Entry criteria
Academic requirementsNo minimum academic requirements.
English language requirementsIf English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
• IELTS 5.0 Academic (no lower than 5 in any subtest). For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
Note: Students who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English Language Skills.
Skills for tertiary study (including literacy and numeracy) may be acquired through study, work and/or life experience. Students who can demonstrate these skills may be approved for alternative entry. Literacy and numeracy assessments are available.
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