New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Nursery Production) (Level 3) and New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Fruit Production) (Level 4)

Entry requirements

• IELTS5.5 overall

Prerequisites

Academic requirements Open entry. International students will be individually assessed to ensure they are ready for this study. Skills needed to work in this area An enjoyment of working outdoors Physical fitness Planning and organisational skills Good communication skills An eye for detail. English Language requirements If English is not your first language, you must provide: New Zealand University Entrance OR Overall IELTS 5.5 (academic, no band score lower than 5.0) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students). If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes. Selection process Applications will be processed as they are received. If the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, applicants will be placed on a waiting list in the order that they applied. Want your existing skills recognised? If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, please ask us about our recognition of prior learning process. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification and could achieve it in a shorter timeframe. Please email info@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.