New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Winegrowing)

Academic requirements

New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production at Level 4 or equivalent academic achievement.

English language requirements

If English is not the applicant's first language they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives [English Proficiency Outcomes Chart(external link)](https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/rules-fees-policies/nzqa-rules/approval-recognition-and-accreditation/#:~:text=2022%20are%20revoked.-,Appendix%201%3A%20Internationally%20Recognised%20English%20Proficiency%20Outcomes%20for%20International%20Students,-Rule%2022.2(d).

Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment.

• IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)

Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills. Refer to the [English Proficiency Outcomes Chart(external link)](https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/rules-fees-policies/nzqa-rules/approval-recognition-and-accreditation/#:~:text=2022%20are%20revoked.-,Appendix%201%3A%20Internationally%20Recognised%20English%20Proficiency%20Outcomes%20for%20International%20Students,-Rule%2022.2(d "Goes to NZQA").

Other application requirements

Applicants will need to be in current employment in this industry in New Zealand and be able to attend the on-campus block courses in Marlborough. If you are already a full-time student in the Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking programme, you may be able to study a course/s as an elective.