Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3)
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3)STUDY FOR FREE: We are offering this course completely FREE* to anyone who enrolls into our 23rd June 2025 intake!
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
*Our Level 3 Horticulture is offered at Zero Fees for the 23rd June 2025 intake only and available to domestic students only.
You will learn:
A deep 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 complex problems such as pest and disease management and environmental conditions.
With practical projects where you will start growing your own plants.
Strong community focus linked to community gardens.
Course start dates
Part-time
“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 government Fees Free Website.
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
The cost can be different depending on the subject and duration of the course. View the course cost for New Zealand students here.
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.
