Study nursery production for free^
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) with a strand in Nursery Production
As part of the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) to rebuild New Zealand's economy, this programme is now free^. For terms and conditions, more information, and other programmes covered by this scheme, click here.
Due to high demand, we recommend applying early.
Programme highlights
Get the skills you need to work in a nursery or garden centre.
This qualification is for anyone wanting to start out in the horticulture industry or who wants to progress to further study. You could also be working in the industry and want to get a formal qualification.
You'll learn practical skills in plant care and find out what it’s like to work in a professional nursery.
Upon successful completion of this programme you could complete the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) with a strand in Nursery Production in only 17 weeks.
Please note: Aspects of this programme are physically demanding, please talk with an Ask Me! agent if you face fitness or mobility challenges
Key facts
| Start month(s) |
February, July |
|---|---|
| Study location(s) |
MIT Ōtara |
| Level | 3 |
| Domestic fees |
Free^ |
| Youth Guarantee (fees-free*) | Not available |
| Programme code | NZ2678-04 |
| Duration |
Full-time for 17 teaching weeks, 3 days per week. |
|---|---|
| Study method |
Full-time |
| Credits | 70 |
| International fees | Not available to international students |
| Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*) | Not available |
| Qualification leads to |
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) with strands in Amenity, Arboriculture, Cemetery, Fruit Production, Indoor Crop Production, Outdoor Vegetable Production, Landscape Construction, Nursery Production, Post-Harvest, and Sports Turf |
Need help?
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If you need help with applying or advice on choosing a programme or course, our Ask Me! Student Services Centre is here to give you guidance.
Send us a message, call us on 0800 62 62 52 or come in and see us.
Information is correct as at February 2021. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2021 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2021 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2021 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2021 are based on the 2020 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2021. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology Limited is accredited under the provisions of the Education Act 1989. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.
^Free study for this qualification may be available to you under the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). Visit https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/fund-finder/targeted-training-and-apprenticeship-fund/faqs-for-learners/ for eligibility criteria and more information. Students must be eligible to study as a domestic student and meet any other entry criteria as required. Some costs may also apply. Free study is subject to funding confirmation.