Diploma in Horticulture Level 5 Auckland Campus

Aims of the Course

The ICA Diploma in Horticulture (level 5) is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills required for a supervisory position or self employment in the Horticulture Industry of New Zealand.

Student Outcomes

Students completing the course will:

· Be trained in basic management skills required to work as a supervisor of a horticultural business

· Understand the planning and operational requirements of a horticultural business

· Understand the requirements of setting up a Small to medium Business Enterprise in the Horticulture Industry in NZ

· Research an aspect of NZ Horticulture industry

Entry to the Programme

International students over 18 years should have IELTS score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in individual bands or the completion of an equivalent course of study approved by ICA.

Students without these entry requirements must complete ICA entry test before enrolment is confirmed.

Course Start Dates

Year 1 10^th May 2010 to 11^th Mar 2011 (44 wks),Year 2 14^th Mar 2011 to 13^th Jan 2012 (44 wks)

Year 1 12^th Jul 2010 to 13^th May 2011 (44 wks), Year 2 16^th May 2011 to 16^thMar 2012 (44 wks)

Year 1 13^th Sep 2010 to 15 Jul 2011 (44 wks),Year 2 18^th Jul 2011 to 18^th May 2012 (44 wks)

Year 1 15^th Nov 2010 to 16^th Sep 2011 (44 wks), Year 2 19^th Sep 2011 to 20^th Jul 2012 (44 wks)

Timetable

· Wednesday – Practical classes 9am – 4pm

· Thursday – Theoretical classes 9am – 4pm

· Friday – Practical classes 9am – 4pm

Employment Prospects

Graduation with the Diploma in Horticulture prepares a student for employment at a supervisor level in a variety of Horticultural sectors:

Fruit production

Vegetable Production

Nursery production

Cut flower production

Amenity horticulture

Viticulture

Landscaping

Retail

Supervisor level would normally be reached after 2-3 years practical experience

Course Structure

To gain the Diploma in Horticulture students need to gain 120 credits from units on the NZQA framework.

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

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

Module	Unit	Title	Level	Credit
Horticulture Industry	3028	Horticulture Industry Sector Analysis	5	5
	2804	Diary	4	15
Crop Production	ICA1	Produce Horticulture Crops	5	20
	3013	Manage requirements of a crop	5	6
Horticulture Practices	21559	Manage a weed control programme	4	5
	3018	Determine horticulture water needs	5	6
	3021	Propagation techniques	5	6
Botany	3006	DKO Botany in Horticulture	4	4
	3007	Apply knowledge of plant physiology	4	5
	3008	Apply plant classification in Horticulture	5	5
Horticulture Management	3000	Select and plan ownership options	5	2
	3023	Assess alternative production strategies	5	5
	3026	Define marketing and selling processes	5	4
Human Resources	ICA2	Plan work allocation	5	10