Agriculture

Unleash your green thumb

These courses are perfect for individuals who have a love and appreciation for nature or love a bit of DIY!

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Whether you're interested in horticulture, landscape design, or protecting Aotearoa’s environments through pest control, NZMA offers practical training that prepares you for real-world work.

Study our online Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3), Landscape Design & Build (Level 3) or Rural Pest Control (Level 3) for FREE!* Limited spaces available, apply today to secure your spot.

Agriculture Courses

LV. 2

Introduction to Horticulture

25 weeksFree study

Gain real-world experience working with plants, soils, propagation and controlled-growing systems - not just theory with this on-campus course. You’ll learn in a hands-on outdoor and greenhouse environment, develop the skills employers value, and set a clear pathway into employment or further study.

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LV. 3

Certificate in Horticulture

32 WeeksPart timeStudy onlineFree offer

Plant your future with our online horticulture course and make a positive impact in the world towards sustainability.

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LV. 3

Certificate in Horticulture – On Campus

19 Weeks

Gain real-world experience working with plants, soils, propagation and controlled-growing systems - not just theory with this on-campus course. You’ll learn in a hands-on outdoor and greenhouse environment, develop the skills employers value, and set a clear pathway into employment or further study.

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LV. 3

Certificate in Horticulture (Landscape Design & Build)

40 weeksPart timeStudy onlineFree Offer

Combine your love of gardening and ornamentals with your flair for design in this exciting new online programme. Using thoughtful design, learn how to create tactile plans before bringing them to life in your garden.

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LV. 3

Rural Pest Control (Level 3)

36 weeksPart timeStudy onlineFree offer

Learn the essentials of rural pest control in Aotearoa, including pest identification, how to create real-world pest control plans for animals, insects, and plants and how to use farm vehicles safely – all while gaining hands-on experience in the field.

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LV. 3

Rural Pest Control – On Campus

18 weeks

Kickstart your career with our on-campus Pest Operations Level 3 programme. This hands-on course puts you straight into the action - learning how to identify, track and manage pests in real environments. You’ll train with industry tools, work through live field scenarios, and build the practical skills needed to protect Aotearoa’s landscapes, ecosystems, and communities.

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