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NZ Certificate in Horticulture (General) Level 3.
Hands-on, industry-grounded training across 6 campuses nationwide. Zero fees for eligible learners.

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Part-time 40 weeks

60 credits

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NZ Certificate in Horticulture

LEVEL 3

Level

60

Credits

40 WEEKS

Part-time duration

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For eligible students
  • Course content

What you'll learn

Practical, industry-recognised training covering plant science, soil health, pest management and commercial growing — delivered by tutors who come from the field.
  • topics covered
  • Types of soil and testing suitability for different plants
  • Using plant and soil science to facilitate growth
  • Selecting the right plants
  • Planting and pruning trees and shrubs
  • Plant propagation
  • Treatment of plant pests and diseases
  • Treatment of weeds
  • Horticulture irrigation systems
  • Nursery growing of plants
  • Applying chemicals

Available Campuses

  • North Shore
  • Auckland
  • Henderson
  • Auckland
  • Mangere
  • Auckland
  • Papakura
  • Auckland
  • Tauranga
  • Bay of Plenty
  • Christchurch
  • Canterbury

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  • Is this right for you?

This course is made for you if…

You're starting out

You love being outdoors and working with plants, and want to turn that passion into a real career with a recognised qualification.

You're changing careers

Ready for a change and want practical, hands-on training that gets you job-ready fast — not years of theory sitting in a classroom.

You’re upskilling

Already working in horticulture and want to formalise your knowledge, qualify for better roles, or expand your expertise.
The course gave me real skills I could use straight away. My tutor had actually worked in the industry — they knew what employers needed and made sure we did too.

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NZ Certificate in Horticulture (General) Level 3

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Is this qualification approved and accredited?

Yes. All Lifeskills qualifications are approved and listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQA). Your certificate will be nationally recognised and respected by employers.

Yes. All Lifeskills qualifications are approved and listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQA). Your certificate will be nationally recognised and respected by employers.

Yes. All Lifeskills qualifications are approved and listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQA). Your certificate will be nationally recognised and respected by employers.

Yes. All Lifeskills qualifications are approved and listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQA). Your certificate will be nationally recognised and respected by employers.

Yes. All Lifeskills qualifications are approved and listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQA). Your certificate will be nationally recognised and respected by employers.

Yes. All Lifeskills qualifications are approved and listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQA). Your certificate will be nationally recognised and respected by employers.

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