Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4)

(with an Organics option)

About the Programme

The Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) is offered at both MIT in Manukau and MIT’s Unitec location in Mt Albert.

This is an exciting practical programme that offers a variety of modules/courses which can lead to a satisfying horticultural career. This programme also includes a National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 2) and a National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) embedded in it.

When studying full-time, students will come to MIT or Unitec three days per week. This gives students the opportunity to work in the industry at other times during the week and earn an income while they study.

Offered by

Faculty of Engineering and Trades - School of Horticulture and Landscaping

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Be able to demonstrate they have the attitudes and attributes to work and study at the level required for the programme.

The above attributes will be assessed through an interview process.

• 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 must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no one score below 5.0) or equivalent.

Applicants with Disabilities: At the time of enrolment, individual needs will be assessed in conjunction with the MIT Disabilities Coordinator and compared with the demands of the programme.

Applicants will be accepted in order of application

Cost

$5,630 (approx)

International Student Fees

$16,900 per year (additional costs up to $1000)

Programme Summary

With the excellent facilities and technology available, students will gain a wide range of skills and knowledge in the horticultural field. By the end of the programme, students will be well-equipped to become a sought after employee in the horticultural industry.

Courses include:

• Horticultural Machinery and Safety
• Introduction to Organics
• Customer Care in the Horticulture Industry
• Organic Growing Systems
• Soil and Fertilisers
• Pruning Trees, Shrubs and Climbers
• Plant Pests, Diseases and Disorders and their Control
• Plant Identification
• Plant Propagation
• Botany for Gardeners
• New Zealand Native Plants
• Organic Fertilisers
• Composting and Organic Principles
• Weeds and their control

These courses may be done individually as short courses. This enables students to complete the programme on a part-time basis over several years.

Courses

Further Training or Study

Certificate in Landscaping (Level 4)
Advanced National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4)
Diploma in Horticulture (Level 5)

Career Opportunities

Horticultural positions in organics, nursery production and plant propagation, amenity parks and reserves, conservation, glasshouse production, cut flower production, nursery retailing, greenkeeping, indoor plant hire, landscape maintenance and New Zealand native bush re-vegetation industry.

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