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Introduction

The Department of Horticulture provides some of the most practically-based horticultural training programmes in New Zealand.  Regular field trips are taken as part of the school's programmes.

Programme Outline

ICA Certificate in Horticulture (Level4) is designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of the principles of horticulture and a comprehensive introduction to the horticulture industry.

The certificate courses cover specific horticultural topics and also considers horticultural science in broader contexts, such as botany and ecology. Theoretical learning will be balanced with field trips, to keep students up to date with what’s happening in theworking practical world of the horticulture sector.

Employment & Immigration

Employment prospects for graduates from this programme have been successful. With a worldwide shortage of skilled horticultural staff, student's can gain employment nationally or internationally in all sorts of horticultural organisations.

Career opportunities for holders of this certificate are:

• Garden centre employee
• Gardener
• Greenkeeper
• Nursery worker
  
• Market gardener
• Orchardist

 Certificate programme graduates can continue further study to Diploma level at ICA.

Programme Structure

Amenity Horticulture
Practical work
Production Horticulture
Pest Management
Nursery Production and Management
Horticulture Management
Horticulture English
Communication in Horticulture
Essential Horticulture Skills
Plant Selection
Plant Protection
Soil Science