(Level 3)
Course Length
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
40 credits
Qualification
Telford certificate in Organic Horticulture Knowledge (Level 3)
Course Fee
NZ student fees
International student fees
Entry Requirements
Requirement form (PDF)
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
Further your knowledge
Are you interested in Organic Horticulture? Do you want to gain or further your knowledge in Organic Horticulture? If so, this is the course for you!
Course content
Including Telford courses and NZQA unit standards which you may achieve on successful completion of the course.
Organic Horticulture – Introduction
552003 Foundations of organic horticulture
552004 Permaculture in organic horticulture
552005 Polyculture in organic horticulture
Birds and Bees and Plants and Trees
24637 Demonstrate knowledge of the modification of plant processes to optimise plant production
10087 Plan plantings for insect and bird retention
19893 Bees in organic horticulture
Soils in Organics
552001 Composting principles
22175 Soils in organic horticulture
Weather Management
522002 Natural shelter
19138 Monitor and interpret weather information
Outdoor Safety
19145 Well being of workers
23540 Hazards and hazard control