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New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production

EIT

Subject area

Horticulture

Qualification

Duration

2

2 Years

Total student fees

$9,583

over 2 Years - details

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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 horticulture production.

It recognizes the specific skills and knowledge of individuals who can, in a self-managed capacity, take responsibility for the daily operations in a horticulture production sector.

Graduates will be able to work independently and may have some responsibility for the performance of others.

The qualification includes strands that recognises the distinct skills and knowledge for specific horticulture production sectors.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Academic requirements NCEA level 2 or; A qualification at Level 2 or above or; Evidence of relevant knowledge and experience in a primary industries environment, including literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1). ( In this case the applicant may be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence). English language requirements NZCEL Level 3 with any endorsement; or IELTS 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or completion of accepted international equivalents. Other requirements 16 years of age at the time the programme commences Be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes .

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

2 Years


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$4,792 $9,583
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$4,710 $9,419
Total $9,501 $19,002

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

54%


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.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 225 5348
Phone: (06) 974 8000
Fax: (06) 974 8905
Email: info@eit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.eit.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

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.

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