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Full-time and part-time
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Zero fees
A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies (2025; $2.17 per credit).
Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.
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Learn the fundamentals of sustainable horticulture and apply them in your community or career.
This practical programme will give you hands-on experience and develop your understanding of sustainable growing practices. You’ll cover various topics, including soil health, plant propagation, composting, and pest and disease management, all with a strong sustainability focus.
Learn how to identify and care for plants, manage weeds, and grow produce or plants using techniques that support long-term environmental health. This qualification is ideal for people wanting to work in horticulture, community gardens, lifestyle blocks, or to progress into further training.
Plant and soil science
Safe and sustainable horticultural practices
Propagation and plant care techniques
Working safely and effectively in horticulture
Location | Day and time |
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Nelson | Tuesday evenings, 6 - 9 pm and every other Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm. |
Richmond | Wednesday evenings, 6 - 9 pm and every other Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm. |
If you’re passionate about the environment and want to be part of restoring our native ecosystems, this hands-on programme is for you. Through the art and science of native plant propagation, you’ll learn how to grow trees and shrubs from seed and contribute to meaningful restoration projects across Te Tauihu.
Delivered on Fridays (9 am - 3 pm) at our Richmond Campus, the programme teaches you how to:
You’ll visit a range of local projects, pine block conversions, and riparian zones, to observe and participate in real-world restoration efforts. Guest speakers from DOC, regional councils, and catchment groups will provide insight into the region's land management and conservation work.
Whether you're a lifestyle landowner, community volunteer, aspiring trainee ranger, or simply passionate about New Zealand’s native flora, this programme gives you the practical skills to make a difference.
Start your application today. You'll be glad you did.