New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services
Skills Update Training and Education Group
Subject area
Horticulture
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification is intended for people who are experienced workers in the horticulture industry who want to develop their skills and knowledge to supervise day to day operations in a horticulture services subsector or area within a subsector.
It recognises the specific skills and knowledge of individuals who can, in a self-managed capacity, take responsibility for the daily operations in the amenity, arboriculture, cemetery, garden centre, landscape design, landscape construction, or sports turf sector.
Graduates will be able to work independently and may have some responsibility for the performance of others.
The qualification includes strands that recognise the distinct skills and knowledge for specific horticulture services sectors.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
The entry for each programme is governed by the following criteria (not an exhaustive list): * Applicant's suitability and/or eligibility or the programme applied for (16 years of age or over) * All applicants will be interviewed to consider the application for the enrolment. Acceptance will be determined at the discretion of the interviewer. Reasons for declining an application may include, but not limited to: * Availability of training places on the programme * Existence of serious behavioural problems that are known or are established during the interview process that may compromise the safety or rights of staff or students. * Clear indications that the applicant is not genuinely interested in learning, that her/his enrolment has a very high probability in resulting in a negative outcome Academic requirements Learners enrolling are recommended to hold New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) [Ref: 2678], or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. English requirements - International students In line with NZQA requirements for international students, where English is not the applicant's first language they will be required to provide evidence of their English language skills in line with NZQA requirements. Evidence that the student has
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
N/A | N/A |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
N/A | N/A |
| Total | N/A | N/A |
StudyLink website – information about student loans
A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
Click here for more information about the Key Information for Students
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 255 1464
Fax: (09) 275 9571
Email: qateam@skillsupdate.co.nz
Web: http://www.skillsupdate.co.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
What to do if you find incorrect course information
MyQ is now closed. Find out more about MyQ