The horticulture industry plays a significant role in New Zealand’s economy, having a total revenue in excess of 5.2 billion dollars and a strategic goal of 10 billion dollars by 2020.
People are horticulture’s greatest asset. Increased technology and changing management practices means skilled people are essential to the industry’s growth. Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority accredited teaching institution in horticulture from Levels 1 to 6.
The following programmes are offered full-time:
Find out more about our Horticulture programmes:
A career in horticulture is about more than having 'green thumbs'. With the right course of study and qualifications you'll be able to plant yourself in a great job in the post-harvest sector. Don't let the grass grow under your feet. Register now! Get all the information about this programme
Continuing on from the National Certificate in Horticulture Level 2, this course of study gives you the skills you need to move your career in the post-harvest sector to the next level. You'll study horticultural pests and diseases, pruning, propogation and plant science, and enjoy industry-based work experience that allows you to put your skills into practice. Get all the information about this programme
Want to improve your horticultural knowledge and your career opportunities? This course of study is designed to be completed part-time over one year, while you keep on working in the industry, so you can continue to earn while you learn. This is the first of the three possible years of study. Get all the information about this programme
Once you've got the first year or sufficient experience under your belt (National Certificate in Horticulture (Fruit Production Strand) Level 2) you can commence this course of study while you continue to work in the industry. Get all the information about this programme
This is the final year of a three year, part-time course of study that gives you the skills and knowledge you need to work independently and become an effective leader in the horticulture industry, while you continue to work. It's taught entirely by 'blended delivery' meaning you'll still attend classes but submit all your course work online. Get all the information about this programme
Don't mind getting your hands dirty? You have an interest in the environment and the science of plants? Learn essential horticulture knowledge including plant science, pests and diseases, agrichemicals, propagation, pruning and weed control. Get all the information about this programme
People are horticulture’s greatest asset. Increased technology and changing management practices means skilled people are essential to the industry’s growth. Learn about propagation, pruning, plant science, quality assurance and more. Get all the information about this programme
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