New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) Landscape Construction strand

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Gain skills and knowledge in landscape construction and horticulture, and learn to implement landscape designs with the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) Landscape Construction strand.

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NZQA Level 3 Certification (75 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online

It will take a total of 24 weeks

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Team collaboration in landscaping projects

Work as an effective member of a team, including communication and interaction relevant to horticulture roles.

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Plant identification and selection

Identify and select suitable plants for specific landscape projects based on design briefs and environmental factors.

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Site set-out and preparation

Establish and mark out landscape sites, set up profiles, and liaise with affected parties.

What You're Signing Up For

This programme develops practical and theoretical knowledge in horticulture with a focus on landscape construction. Students gain skills in plant selection, site set-out, implementation of landscape plans, maintenance, and team collaboration, preparing them for entry-level roles in horticultural landscape construction or for further study.

Course Content

  • Work in a team for a landscape project
  • Identify and select plants for a specific landscape project
  • Establish a landscape site set-out
  • Establish a hard landscape plan
  • Establish a soft landscape plan
  • Develop a maintenance regime for a landscaped site
  • Develop an irrigation or drainage plan for a landscaped site
  • Undertake landscaping activities

What you need to know first

Minimum 16 years of age

NCEA Level 2 (60 credits at Level 2 or above, plus 20 credits from any level)

Minimum Literacy (10 credits at Level 1 or above) and Numeracy (10 credits at Level 1 or above) requirements

Mature students (over 20) may provide evidence of ability to succeed through previous study or related employment

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Horticulture

  • Landscaping

  • Agriculture

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Landscape assistant

  • Nursery assistant

  • Landscape design company assistant