Applied Horticultural Services (Level 3) (Landscape Construction)
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $4,430 per year |
|---|---|
| NZQF Level | 3 |
About the course
In this programme, you will learn the introductory skills of the landscape construction trade, gain confidence using building tools, and learn how to build and make landscape elements. You will also learn about planting, laying lawns, and some maintenance.The programme is very practical and hands-on, seeing you work on real landscape projects in the community that provides you with experience in setting out, woodworking, laying concrete, and paving with drainage. You will also develop essential health and safety skills required by industry, as well as how to read and draw construction plans, measure, and survey. Classes are four days a week, Monday through Thursday, and two or three of these days will typically be spent working outside on landscape building. In addition to class time, you will also undertake self-directed study from home. All tools will be provided by Wintec, however, you will need to provide their own safety boots and wet weather gear.
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About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.