Go Organic (Level 3)
Study towards a Certificate in Organic Horticulture (Level 3)
This Organic Horticulture (Level 3) course explores a wide range of organic techniques and systems. The overall aim is to build sustainable ecosystems, promote biodiversity and increase soil and plant health.
Topics covered include organic principles and philosophies, sustainable soil management, soil food webs, composting, companion planting, crop rotation, green manures, organic weed, pest and disease management, planning shelter for beneficial insects and an introduction to Permaculture.
This course is ideal for lifestyle block owners, home gardeners and/or commercial growers and will provide the key knowledge and skills required for organic growing!
Each course typically runs over eight months with students attending weekly tutorials, workshops or fieldtrips either daytime (during school hours) OR evenings and weekends.
Our tutors facilitate excellent learning opportunities using a variety of techniques including interactive and stimulating tutorials, group discussion, practical activities and case studies from real-life situations.
For more information, call 0800 4 SKILLS (0800 475 455) or click on "apply now" on this site.
Note: You must be a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.
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