New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Nursery Production) (Level 3) - on campus
Growing & Vines
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A practical, hands-on Level 3 qualification that develops your skills and knowledge in nursery plant propagation, care, plant identification, and commercial nursery crop production.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Cromwell, Cromwell
It will take a total of 20 weeks
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Propagate plants for commercial nursery production
Apply propagation techniques for a range of nursery crops using modern methods in a nursery environment.
Maintain and care for nursery plants
Demonstrate skills in transplanting and ongoing care of plants in a nursery setting, including watering, fertilization, pest and disease control.
Identify, name, and select plants
Accurately identify and select suitable plant species for a range of sites and production purposes.
What You're Signing Up For
Develop your green thumb by propagating, transplanting, and caring for plants in a commercial nursery environment. Gain practical experience in the Cromwell campus nursery and glasshouses, and build knowledge in plant science, nursery crop techniques, and communication for the horticulture industry. Delivered part-time over 20 weeks (with possible extension to 2-3 years), this certificate builds foundational skills for work or further study in horticulture.
Course Content
- Communication (10 credits)
- Nursery Plant Care (15 credits)
- Plant Identification and Selection (15 credits)
- Propagation (20 credits)
- Plant Science (15 credits)
- Practical work in campus plant nursery and glasshouses
What you need to know first
Open Entry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Nursery Production
Agriculture
Future employment opportunities might be
Nursery worker/assistant
Plant propagator
Entry-level roles in commercial nurseries or horticultural enterprises
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