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

Program Overview

This Level 3 horticulture program provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, covering sustainable growing, plant science, amenity horticulture, and practical skills. Delivered on campus in Dunedin, it includes hands-on learning, field trips, and work experience. Graduates gain the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in horticulture, including roles as horticulturists, gardeners, and landscape designers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the horticulture industry. It covers sustainable growing methods, permaculture, plant propagation, plant and soil science, and how to identify and grow healthy plants. The program also includes a focus on amenity horticulture, which involves the care and maintenance of plants in parks and gardens. Graduates will receive both the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3) and the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) (Amenity).

Outline:

The program is delivered on campus in Dunedin and has a duration of 1 year full-time. It consists of 130 credits and is offered at Level 3. The program includes a mix of hands-on learning and theory, with opportunities to use the nursery facilities, permaculture garden, Living Campus grounds, and the Dunedin Botanic Garden. Field trips and work experience are also important components of the program.

Careers:

Graduates of this program will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to enter a range of sectors in the horticulture industry. They will be prepared for roles such as:

• Horticulturalist
• Gardener
• Nursery worker
• Landscape designer
• Park ranger

Other:

The program is offered both full-time and part-time. Students are required to purchase some items of personal protective equipment, personal stationery, and textbooks. Financial assistance is available through StudyLink under Course-related Costs.

Domestic fees Full tuition Standard $6,926 International fees Full tuition Standard $27,739 Additional costs You are required to buy some items of personal protective equipment, personal stationery and textbooks. All costs below are approximate only. Steel toecap boots ($100 - $200) Secateurs ($40 - $120) Gloves ($15 - $25) Class 5 earmuffs ($40 - $50) Safety glasses ($15 - $25) Camera ($100 - $200) Printing and photo printing ($30) Textbooks ($300) Stationery ($25) Financial assistance is available through StudyLink under Course-related Costs. Please note that many suppliers offer student discounts once you have enrolled and it is preferred that you wait until the first week of your programme before purchasing these items. Tuition fees The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don't include additional costs or living costs.