New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) with Strands in Landscape Construction and Nursery Production

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the horticulture industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to assist with a range of core tasks relevant to a horticulture industry sector.

The qualification is stranded to recognise the specific skills and knowledge for horticulture production sectors.

Learner will benefit by having a qualification within a training pathway that recognises progression through the industry, as well as increased skills and knowledge acquisition to enable improved job performance.

The horticulture industry will benefit by having staff that are able to carry out tasks in a safe, appropriate, and effective manner.

This qualification is ideal for people who may have some general experience, or have a desire to work, in the horticulture industry who want to develop their skills and knowledge in a specific horticultural industry sector.

Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision with responsibility for work outcomes.

The National Trade Academy provides New Zealand and international students with training and education that leads to New Zealand qualifications in a range of land based industries including; Agriculture, Equine, Horticulture and Animal Care.

At our specialist Agriculture & Equine Training Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, we cater for New Zealand students, international students and school students.

We also offer international students English language courses at our NTA English Academy in Central Christchurch which can include unique New Zealand experiences, such as General English from Beginner to Upper Intermediate, English plus Horse Riding and English plus Agriculture.