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National Certificate in Horticulture (Introductory) (Level 2)
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The National Certificate in Horticulture (Introductory) (Level 2) offers students a practical introduction to the basics of horticulture and gardening which can lead to career opportunities or further study. Offered at a range of locations such as MIT, Manurewa, Mangere, Papakura, and Unitec.
| Programme Code | NC1013 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full time |
| Qualification | National Certificate |
| Duration | One semester |
| Applications | Close when programme is full |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 2 |
| Credits | 70 |
Offered by
Faculty of Engineering and Trades - School of Horticulture and Landscaping
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme and
- Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.
Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 with no band below 5.00 or equivalent and
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the attitudes and ability to work and study at the required level for the programme. This will be determined at interview.
International students will not be accepted on to this programme.
Cost
$1,200 (approx)
Programme Summary
As each course is taught, students will also work on environmental skills. With the excellent support and facilities available from MIT, students will gain a range of knowledge and skills in the horticulture industry.
Courses include:
- Health and Safety
- Garden Skills
- Daily Log Book
- Science in the Garden
- Nursery Skills
- Environmental Skills
Courses
| 111.313 | Horticulture Youth Guarantee Holding Course |
| 723.105 | Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements |
| 723.106 | Provide resuscitation level 2 |
| 723.108 | Health and Safety in Horticulture |
| 723.211 | Provide First Aid |
| 723.309 | Manage first aid in emergency situations |
| 861.104 | Undertake general garden maintenance |
| 861.105 | Prepare and sow outdoor seedbeds manually |
| 861.106 | Grow and maintain plants in containers from seed |
| 861.107 | Vegetable Growing |
| 861.221 | Maintain hand tools and service small engines used in horticulture |
| 861.222 | Control weeds under supervision |
| 861.223 | Demonstrate knowledge of soils and fertilisers |
| 861.224 | Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of plants |
| 861.225 | Monitor and interpret weather information |
| 861.226 | Maintain a documented work record of horticultural activities |
| 861.227 | Perform calculations for primary production situations |
| 861.228 | Plant and care for bedding plants, bulbs or herbaceous perennials |
| 861.229 | Plant out horticulture crops by hand |
| 861.230 | Demonstrate knowledge of nursery growing media |
| 861.231 | Care for nursery crops |
| 861.232 | Plant and care for trees, shrubs, and climbing plants |
| 861.233 | Establish and maintain amenity turf surfaces |
| 861.241 | Science in the Garden |
| 861.242 | Garden Skills |
| 861.243 | Daily Log Book |
| 861.244 | Nursery Production |
| 861.245 | Soft Landscaping |
| 861.317 | Identify plant pests, diseases, and disorders, and describe control measures |
| 861.318 | Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of organic horticultural production |
| 861.319 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of compost making in organic horticulture |
| 861.320 | Grow plants in containers |
| 861.321 | Demonstrate knowledge of pruning and training amenity trees and shrubs |
| 861.322 | Select and plant plants in landscape work |
| 861.325 | Organics |
Further Training or Study
National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3)
Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4)
Certificate in Landscaping (Level 4)
National Certificate in Floristry (Level 2 – Level 4)
National Certificate Park Ranger (Level 3).
Career Opportunities
Graduates will become sought after in the horticulture industry. They will have the opportunity to progress in a range of horticulture fields including parks and gardens, nursery work, glasshouse production, vegetable production, organics, landscaping and conservation.
