Introduction to Botany and Plant Nursery Production

HOR300

Level 3
15 Credits
0.125 EFTS
Course duration: 16 weeks
Course Duration
The course duration, or enrolment period, is the number of weeks from the course start to the course end date

When you start your course, you will have a study guide to follow that outlines what topics to work on in each week of the course.

For some courses this will be based on teaching weeks, which is shorter than duration to allow time at the end of the course for assessment marking, extensions and exams.

Withdrawal dates are affected by the course duration.

More withdrawals and course transfers.
Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week

Availability

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This online course introduces the basic theoretical knowledge of plant processes and nursery production including sexual and asexual propagation methods.

Students who successfully complete this online course will be able to

Demonstrate knowledge of plant propagation by budding, grafting, layering and tissue culture
Demonstrate knowledge of sexual and asexual plant propagation
Demonstrate knowledge of nursery production practices
Demonstrate knowledge of plant processes and plant life cycles

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed

Fee free offer

Courses offered under the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3) are currently fee free. Check out the Fee free offer tab on the qualification web page for information.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

Access to a laptop or desktop computer
Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

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Certificate

New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3) NZ2677

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