National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) Mount Maunganui Campus

Aims of the Course

The National Certificate in Horticulture (level 4) is designed to provide students with a sound, practical knowledge of the Horticulture Industry of New Zealand.

Student Outcomes

Students completing the course will:

· Understand the various sectors of the horticulture industry

· Gain practical skills required for various horticultural workplaces

· Understand the various sectors of NZ’s Horticultural Industry

· Gain knowledge required for employment in NZ’s Horticulture industry

· Understand the employment requirements for working in Horticulture

Entry Requirements

International students over 18 years should have IELTS score of 5.0 with no less than 5.0 in individual bands or the completion the ICA internal placement test.

Timetable

· Monday- 9.00 am to 3.00pm – Theoretical classes

· Tuesday- 9.00am to 3.00pm – Theoretical classes

· Wednesday- 9.00am to 3.00pm – Theoretical classes

· Thursday- 9.00 to 3.00pm – Practical classes

· Friday- 9.00am to 3.00pm – Practical classes

Employment Prospects

Graduation with the National Certificate in Horticulture prepares a student for employment at an entry level in a variety of Horticultural sectors:

§ Fruit production

§ Vegetable Production

§ Nursery production

§ Cut flower production

§ Amenity horticulture

§ Viticulture

§ Landscaping

§ Retail

Course Structure

To gain the National Certificate in Horticulture students need to gain 140 credits from units on the NZQA framework. 70 credits need to be at or above level 4. These credits will be forwarded to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, who awards the certificate.

The teaching will be through a mixture of theory teaching and practical learning using a range of learning methods; such as: projects, open and closed book assessments, fieldtrips, on site practical work, practical assessments (eg communications etc) and presentations.

The balance of theory to practical learning is approximately 40/60.