Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3)
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New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3)Study Horticulture online for FREE* Limited spaces available, apply today and secure your spot!
Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or looking to start a career in the industry, our flexible online program provides you with comprehensive knowledge of how to grow and manage plants - fruit and vegetables and flowers.
Gain comprehensive knowledge of New Zealand and Māori soil and plant practices, explore various techniques employed for plant cultivation and maintenance, and establish a connection with a community garden that can assist you in cultivating your own home garden.
Apply the skills acquired in this course to either revitalize your existing garden or initiate your first step into the horticulture sector, encompassing opportunities like landscape design, nursery management, urban agriculture, and farming.
Why study Horticulture with NZMA online?
Alleviate the cost of living crisis by growing your own fruit & veg!
Make a positive impact in the world towards sustainability
Study in your own time with our guided online study
Access your course materials whenever and wherever you like
* This course is offered at Zero Fees for intakes on or prior to 31 March 2026 and available to domestic students only.
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A fundamental understanding of plant anatomy and propagation.
How organic Market Gardens & Farms function.
Approaches to growing plants/crop/crop modelling.
NZ soil science and nutrition through a Māori Cultural lens - Hua Parakore.
How to solve common problems such as pest and disease management and environmental conditions.
With practical projects where you will start growing your own plants.
How to share your skills with your wider community.
Course start dates
Part-time
Stay tuned to our website for future openings!
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“I love gardening and this course is an excellent opportunity to systematically learn to be a better gardener. I’m able to fit the course around my work, family, and other commitments. I’m thinking more strategically about growing my own food, what I want to plant, when and why. My tutor is extremely knowledgeable, I’ve taken advantage of his years of experience by email and over live chats”
FEES FREE STUDY
To find out if you are eligible for Fees Free study please find out more here or visit the Inland Revenue page on Fees Free.
STUDENT LOANS
If you meet certain conditions you can get a student loan and allowances. Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz.
COURSE COSTS
Domestic Students
Online Course Costs: $3,366 - FREE* for intakes on or before 31 March 2026!
Student Services Levy: $100 - FREE* for intakes on or before 31 March 2026!
* This course is offered at Zero Fees for intakes on or prior to 30 March 2026 and available to domestic students only.
Open Entry.
Applicants with English as a second language: must demonstrate sufficiency in English language at interview.
This programme is currently only offered to domestic students.
Access to a computer or laptop, a microphone and a reliable internet connection.
