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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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Your qualification

NZ Certificate in Horticulture

LEVEL 3

Level

60

Credits

40 WEEKS

Part-time duration

NZQA

Accreditation

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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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  • 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

Ready to Level Up?

Register your interest and our admissions team will guide you through eligibility, intake dates and next steps.

Register Your Interest
  • 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.

Horticulture Graduate

Lifeskills Training + Education

  • How to get started

From interest to enrolled

There are two ways to get started. Register your interest and our team will guide you through, or go ahead and start your application online.

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Our team contacts you

Our admissions team will be in touch to share more information, confirm your eligibility, and answer any questions.

  • Within 1 to 2 days

Complete enrolment in person

Visit your chosen campus with your ID and documents to finalise your enrolment and meet your tutors.

  • In person

Start learning

Join your intake and get started. Real skills, real tutors, real support from day one.

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You can begin your application online using our application form. Once submitted, our admissions team will review your details and arrange a time for you to visit campus to complete your enrolment in person.

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Fill in your details and course preferences. Takes around 10 minutes.

Our team reviews your application

We will be in touch to confirm next steps and schedule your campus visit.

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Bring your ID and supporting documents to your campus to finalise your enrolment.
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NZ Certificate in Horticulture (General) Level 3

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