Telford Horticulture
Growing & Vines
A course by
SIT
A STAR course for NZ secondary school students introducing key knowledge areas of horticulture, including plant production, nomenclature, and weed control. Only available via application by schools' STAR/Gateway coordinators.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Telford, Telford
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Understand the horticulture industry in New Zealand
Gain foundational knowledge about the production horticulture sector, its scope, and practices in New Zealand.
Describe plant production processes
Learn the basics of plant production relevant to horticulture in a New Zealand context.
Identify plants by name and features
Develop skills to identify a variety of plants using both botanical and common names, and understand their key features.
What You're Signing Up For
Telford Horticulture is a STAR short course designed for New Zealand secondary school students. The course introduces participants to key aspects of the horticulture industry in New Zealand, covering topics such as production horticulture, plant production, identification and control of weeds, and plant nomenclature. Entry is via the STAR/Gateway coordinator at eligible NZ secondary schools.
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 and common names, and their basic features
What you need to know first
Enrollment via NZ secondary school's nominated STAR/Gateway Coordinator
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Agriculture
Future employment opportunities might be
Provides foundational knowledge towards further training or study in horticulture or plant production fields
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