A stepping stone to employment in horticulture, parks and recreation, plant nurseries and flower, fruit or vegetable growing enterprises.
Prepare for employment in New Zealand’s extensive horticulture and viticulture industries, parks, plant nurseries, and flower, fruit and vegetable growing enterprises. Horticulture is a great industry if you enjoy the outdoors, getting your hands dirty, and are interested in working with plants and crops. Learn online along with practical work-based components supported by weekly hands-on seminars and workshops.
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