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New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3)

Level of Study

Certificate

Summary

About the programme

Get your green fingers online and study Level 3 Horticulture for free!

If gardening is your passion, you want to grow food for your family or are already working in the horticulture industry and need to understand the science that underpins the growing of crops - this zero fees, fully supported online programme is perfect for you!

It provides a clear pathway into further study and careers in the horticulture industry, in areas such as orchards, vineyards, plant nurseries and garden centres.

Graduates of this programme will receive the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3).

Entry criteria

Entry Entry requirements
  • Open entry.
  • This programme is not available to international students.
  • If English is not your first language, you must provide:
    • New Zealand University Entrance OR
    • Overall Academic IELTS score of 5.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
    • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.

Please note: This programme is not available to international students.

Skills needed to work in this area
  • Physical fitness
  • Planning and organisational skills
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • A good work ethic
  • An eye for detail

Please click on the Apply Now button to apply, or email donna.jones@op.ac.nz for applications, or if you have any queries about this programme.

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