National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) with an optional strand in Cemetery
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
The National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) [Ref: 1471] recognises the capability of holders to build on their basic skills and knowledge in the area of horticulture that they are employed in. It is a qualification for people with some experience in the horticulture industry, and on completion they will be able to apply their skills and knowledge to carry out familiar tasks, under general supervision.
The elective structure of this qualification provides flexibility to tailor programmes that reflect their particular area/s of employment. In addition to basic horticulture skills it may include the use of chainsaws, forklifts, tractors, motorcycles, and All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). An important aspect of basic skills acquisition is gaining knowledge of the associated safety requirements applicable to horticulture situations.
The optional Cemetery strand is designed for cemetery workers or sextons, to cover the skills required by the sector and provide a means of recognising prior learning for those already working in a cemetery.
This qualification is not a prerequisite for higher level National Certificates in Horticulture, however the higher level certificates do build on the skills and knowledge recognised in this qualification. People intending to progress to the following higher level certificates should bear this in mind when choosing electives:
. National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) with optional strands in Amenity Horticulture, Fruit Production, Landscape, Nursery Production, Postharvest, Viticulture, and Vegetable Production [Ref: 1014]
. National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands in Amenity Horticulture, Fruit Production, Landscape, Nursery Production, Postharvest, Production Horticulture, Viticulture, and Vegetable Production [Ref: 1015].
The elective structure of this qualification provides flexibility to tailor programmes that reflect their particular area/s of employment. In addition to basic horticulture skills it may include the use of chainsaws, forklifts, tractors, motorcycles, and All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). An important aspect of basic skills acquisition is gaining knowledge of the associated safety requirements applicable to horticulture situations.
The optional Cemetery strand is designed for cemetery workers or sextons, to cover the skills required by the sector and provide a means of recognising prior learning for those already working in a cemetery.
This qualification is not a prerequisite for higher level National Certificates in Horticulture, however the higher level certificates do build on the skills and knowledge recognised in this qualification. People intending to progress to the following higher level certificates should bear this in mind when choosing electives:
. National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) with optional strands in Amenity Horticulture, Fruit Production, Landscape, Nursery Production, Postharvest, Viticulture, and Vegetable Production [Ref: 1014]
. National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands in Amenity Horticulture, Fruit Production, Landscape, Nursery Production, Postharvest, Production Horticulture, Viticulture, and Vegetable Production [Ref: 1015].
About the provider
The Franklin Institute of Agri-Technology (Franklin Agritech) is located south of Auckland & Tauranga on the fringes of major horticulture growing areas of New Zealand.
Both the training centres are housed on horticulture production sites where students can grow plants themselves and learn hands-on growing skills. The Institute is NZQA registered and offer NZQA accredited courses in Horticulture production. It operates as part and parcel of Rupex Group of companies which has been servicing the greens-supply chain for more than 20 years in New Zealand.
Horticulture is facing acute shortage of skilled manpower and offers long term career building opportunities to both men and women.
Our Vision
Our broad vision is to provide relevant academic and practical training in the area of horticultural production to fulfil the needs of the horticultural industry.
Our Mission
Our aim is to teach students in such a manner that they are ready to take positions in the industry with minimal on-job training as operational personnel.
We offer One year teaching/training programme leading to NZ Certificate in Horticulture Production L4 and two year NZ Diploma in Horticulture production L5. The aim of training is to produce graduates ready to enter workforce. In general, our students and graduates have been well accepted in the horticulture industry.