(Level 2)
Course Length
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
70 credits
Qualification
Telford Certificate in Horticulture Knowledge (Level 2)
Course Fee
NZ student fees
International student fees
Entry Requirements
Competent in written English. Enrol at any time, students must be 16 years or over. English language proficiency is required. International students require IELTS of 5.5 or a TOEFL of 500 plus TWE 4.5
Textbooks Required
None
Course Content
Do you want to know more about Horticulture? Do you want to further your knowledge in Horticulture? If so, then this is the course for you.
Including Telford courses and NZQA unit standards which you may achieve on successful completion of the course.
Soils and Fertilisers
- 22174 Demonstrate knowledge of soils and Fertilisers
Plant Knowledge
- 22177 Demonstrate knowledge of the Structure and Function of Plants
- 22178 Demonstrate knowledge of Plant Processes and Plant Life Cycles
Plant Propagation
- 20556 Demonstrate knowledge of Plant Propagation
- 551302 Hand Tool Maintenance
Basic Gardening Techniques
- 551401 Pruning Techniques and Pruning Equipment
- 551402 Planting and Care Needs
Weed and Pest Control
- 21554 Demonstrate knowledge of Safety with Agrichemicals
- 21555 Demonstrate knowledge of Weeds and Their Control
- 21557 Identify Plant Pests, Diseases and Disorders, and Describe Control Measures
Composting
- 551601 Principles of Composting
Planting Media
Greenhouse Basics
- 551801 Greenhouse Requirements
Plant Identification
- 20574 Plant Identification