National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands in Amenity Horticulture, Fruit Production, Landscape, Nursery Production, Postharvest, Production Horticulture, Viticulture, and Vegetable Production
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
This qualification contains the requirements for award of the National Certificate in Horticulture (Introductory) (Level 2) [Ref: 1013] and the National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) with optional strands in Amenity Horticulture, Fruit Production, Landscape, Nursery Production, Postharvest, Viticulture, and Vegetable Production [Ref: 1014]. It represents the next step on the career pathway for people working in horticulture.
This qualification has been designed to be assessed in the workplace and to recognise the applied skills, knowledge and experience required by employers in the horticulture sector.
All Modern Apprentices and trainees intending to complete a three-year apprenticeship in horticulture will enrol in a programme leading to this qualification.
People who achieve this qualification have the ability to undertake a wide range of horticultural tasks at an advanced tradesperson level, with extensive operational knowledge and skill in one or more sectors of the horticulture industry.
Holders of this qualification have specialised in at least one sector of the industry, and achieved one strand of the qualification. To increase skills and knowledge, and their employment opportunities, they may choose to work and train in two sectors or more of the industry, and achieve two strands or more of the qualification.
The elective structure of the qualification allows employers the flexibility to tailor programmes to meet individual skill needs that reflect the diverse roles in the horticulture industry. Employers are advised to consider safety requirements which may include standards in driving, chainsaws, first aid, and safety in the workplace.
Primary Industry Training Organisation supports the concept of continuing and lifelong education, and encourages students to consider future training options. Credit transfer arrangements have been included in the National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands [Ref: 1015] to provide linkage and progression into horticulture programmes at Lincoln University and Massey University.
This qualification has been designed to be assessed in the workplace and to recognise the applied skills, knowledge and experience required by employers in the horticulture sector.
All Modern Apprentices and trainees intending to complete a three-year apprenticeship in horticulture will enrol in a programme leading to this qualification.
People who achieve this qualification have the ability to undertake a wide range of horticultural tasks at an advanced tradesperson level, with extensive operational knowledge and skill in one or more sectors of the horticulture industry.
Holders of this qualification have specialised in at least one sector of the industry, and achieved one strand of the qualification. To increase skills and knowledge, and their employment opportunities, they may choose to work and train in two sectors or more of the industry, and achieve two strands or more of the qualification.
The elective structure of the qualification allows employers the flexibility to tailor programmes to meet individual skill needs that reflect the diverse roles in the horticulture industry. Employers are advised to consider safety requirements which may include standards in driving, chainsaws, first aid, and safety in the workplace.
Primary Industry Training Organisation supports the concept of continuing and lifelong education, and encourages students to consider future training options. Credit transfer arrangements have been included in the National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands [Ref: 1015] to provide linkage and progression into horticulture programmes at Lincoln University and Massey University.
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.