This programme focuses on plant production, crop care, safe work practices, and the use of tools and technology used in horticulture, preparing you for entry-level work or further study in the industry while earning a recognised Level 3 qualification.
Course Details
This Level 3 General Horticulture programme builds on foundational horticulture knowledge and focuses on developing practical skills for a range of horticulture environments. You’ll learn how to carry out plant production and crop management tasks, apply safe work practices, use tools and equipment effectively, and support environmentally sustainable operations. The programme combines hands-on practical learning with supporting theory to prepare you for entry-level roles in horticulture or progression to further study at Level 4.
Course Code | Course Name |
NZHT3.1001 | Irrigation systems in Horticulture |
NZHT3.002 | Soils properties and processes
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NZHT3.003 | Horticultural Pruning techniques
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NZHT3.004 | Growing systems and controlled growing environments
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NZHT3.005 | Plant health
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NZHT3.006 | Control weeds in Horticulture
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NZHT3.007 | Plant propagation
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NZHT3.008 | Select, grow and harvest Horticultural plants
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NZHT3.009 | Plant Science
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Outcome Statement
Graduates of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Level 3 will be able to:
Apply knowledge of plant and soils science to the identification, selection, and growing of plants
Apply knowledge of growing systems and environments to the establishment and growing plants
Education Pathways
On completion of this programme, students may progress on to the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) with strands in Amenity, Arboriculture, Cemetery, Landscape Design, Landscape Construction and Sports Turf.
Employment Pathways
Graduates of this programme may be employed or self-employed, and/or move flexibly between a range of horticulture enterprises. This programme will also be suitable for small block owners or for mature learners who wish to gain knowledge of horticulture science in a range of general horticulture growing systems and practices.
Duration
20 weeks full time
Entry Criteria
Academic: Open Entry
Domestic Students with ESOL: Must be proficient in English Language
This course is currently only offered to domestic students.
The cost of this programme is $497 inclusive of GST
Course Start Dates
I got my level 3 Dairy Farming through Land Based Training. It was so cool. I met nice people and the tutor is awesome. I class them all as the naki whanau.
Yeah the best course around to be honest. Learnt so much!
I’m a level 2 Horticulture student and the tutors are so awesome and supportive. The other students are cool, we are a fun bunch. I have learnt so much in a short amount of time.
Awesome course, learning heaps & loving it! Free knowledge, a priceless gift I will always be grateful for.
Horticulture (Level 3) FAQs
Hastings, New Plymouth, and Palmerston North.
This is a 60 credit NZQA course that will teach you the basics in Horticulture.
You will achieve your NCEA level 3 in Horticulture. Graduates of this course can work and move flexibly between jobs in the horticulture sector. It is also suitable for landowners looking to learn horticulture growing systems and practices.
This course focuses on a range of horticultural practices.
Graduates of this course will be able to work and move flexibly between jobs in the horticulture sector. It is also suitable for landowners looking to learn horticulture growing systems and practices.
This course runs for 19 weeks full-time.