New Students
The Open Polytechnic is no longer able to accept new enrolments for this programme.
New students who are seeking to obtain skills and knowledge in soil composition, structure and texture, plant processes and plant propagation are advised to apply to enrol in OP3306 Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Management of Plants and Soils. This programme is offered fees-free.
This certificate is an achievement award that does not directly lead to a New Zealand qualification however tertiary providers may credit the components after reviewing and mapping the content assessed against course/s within a formal qualification. The Open Polytechnic recognises completion of OP3306 as being equivalent to completing the HOR300 and HOR301 towards NZ2677 New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3).
Current Students
If you have been previously enrolled in NZ2677 New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3) with the Open Polytechnic you can continue to select the remaining courses required to complete the qualification.
To enrol in your next course, click on the ‘choose courses’ tab below, then click on the next course you need to enrol in. You will then be directed to the relevant course page where you can enrol by clicking the 'add to my enrolment' button.
We are currently offering this qualification fee free for re-enrolling students. Please read the Fee free tab for full information on this offer.
For more information view the brochure below or request a brochure to be sent to you. If you have any questions please contact us.
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New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture General Level 3
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For each credit, allow about 10 hours of study. This may be higher near assessment due dates.
This programme is currently being offered fee free.
Eligible for student loans, if you meet the criteria. Student loans and eligibility
For information about selecting courses to study towards this qualification, check out the Choose courses tab.
The New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) Level 3 is the first of a new generation of horticulture courses that can help you grow food for the family, design a garden you will be proud of or set you on a pathway to careers in the horticulture sectors. This is the qualification perfectly designed whether you simply enjoy gardening, are already working in the industry or seeking a horticulture role, this certificate is sure to grow your knowledge and skills.
Once you have successfully completed this programme, you can apply to receive the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3). You’ll also be able to move into further education and training in horticulture and put the skills you’ve learnt into practice.
We offer tutor-led, New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3) fee free Workshops which are available in most areas. To enrol in the workshops, please follow same process as you would for the distance learning option. Once enrolled you’ll be able to see the schedule and location of workshops.
For more information please follow the link- openpolytechnic/hortworkshop/
You need access to a garden or a horticultural or agricultural area; or you cannot enrol in this programme.
To complete this programme you will need access to a garden or a horticultural or agricultural area. You will also need access to a computer as the programme is delivered online.
Our open courses are open for enrolment every month. Each open course starts on the first Monday of the month you choose for enrolment. You must complete your study within the given start and end dates.
Every course is assessed differently - some require assignments and others exams. Check the individual course pages for more information.