New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) - Horticulture

Summary

This practical, hands-on programme teaches you the essential skills to start working in horticulture, including plant care, pest management, and safe work practices.

You’ll gain confidence in real-world settings and learn how to work effectively under supervision. Perfect for school leavers, career changers, or anyone passionate about growing and maintaining plants.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Carryout practical production tasks associated with an entry level role in a horticultural industry context
• Use safe work practices in a primary industry workplace
• Locate hazards and describe safety procedures

What you will learn

This course will be delivered with a focus on horticulture. The course will cover topics relating to:

• Tools and equipment
• Plant pest and diseases
• Plant maintenance
• Propagation
• Crop harvesting
• Plant production
• Workplace standards and requirements
• Communication, Teamwork and Problem-solving skills
• Health and Safety in the workplace