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: $251
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

Download the enrolment form here or contact the distance co-coordinator for further information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Textbooks Required

None - handbooks are supplied for each course

Practical component

The programme includes a five day block course held at the Biological Husbandry Unit, Lincoln University. Block courses are held twice a year in April and November. 

The next block course will be held on the following weeks:

• 3rd - 7th April 2017.
• November 2017 (date TBA)

Course content

Please choose 40 credits form the list of subjects below. This link will take you to the course selection form: Programme Elective Form (PDF)

Organic Horticulture – Introduction

• 552101 Foundations of organic horticulture
• 552102 Permaculture in organic horticulture
• 552103 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

• 552202 Composting principles
• 22175 Soils in organic horticulture

Weather Management

• 522302 Natural shelter
• 19138 Monitor and interpret weather information

Outdoor Safety

• 19145 Well being of workers
• 23540 Hazards and hazard control