Telford Horticulture
Growing & Vines
A course by
SIT
A STAR course for secondary school students, covering key aspects of horticulture including New Zealand's horticulture industry, plant production, nomenclature, weed management, and plant identification.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Telford campus, Telford
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Understand the horticulture industry in New Zealand
Gain knowledge about the structure, function, and importance of the production horticulture industry in New Zealand.
Plant production fundamentals
Learn about the basic processes and knowledge required for plant production within New Zealand contexts.
Plant nomenclature
Develop an understanding of the naming conventions used for plants.
What You're Signing Up For
Telford Horticulture is a STAR course intended for New Zealand secondary school students, delivered at the Telford Campus. The course introduces students to the horticulture industry in New Zealand, knowledge of plant production and nomenclature, weed identification and management, and recognition of a variety of plants by their botanic and common names and features. It is only available via application through schools' STAR/Gateway coordinators.
Course Content
- Demonstrate knowledge of the production horticulture industry in New Zealand
- Demonstrate knowledge of plant production in New Zealand
- Demonstrate knowledge of plant nomenclature
- Identify and describe weeds, and methods of prevention and control
- Identify a range of plants by botanical & common name, and their basic features
What you need to know first
Must be a New Zealand secondary school student
Application by school's nominated STAR/Gateway Coordinator
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Agriculture
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry pathway into horticulture or agriculture vocational pathways
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