Horticulture
Sports Turf
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Sports Turf – Level 3
You’ll acquire all the knowledge and skills to carry out routine tasks including mowing, irrigation maintenance and identifying pests and weeds. You’ll also explore the detail and science around turf nutrients, fertilisers and botany.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
This course takes 9 months to complete and starts in Autumn.
Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 3).
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Sports Turf Apprenticeship
In the first year of the NZ Apprenticeship you will acquire all the knowledge and skills to carry out routine tasks. In the second and third years you will be able to step up into supervising a team and learning to implement a sports turf management programme. You’ll develop a deep understanding of maintenance requirements, establishing a turf surface and controlling pests and diseases. You’ll also learn to prepare budgets.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
This course takes 40 months to complete and starts in Autumn (Level 3) and the following January (Level 4).
Qualification
New Zealand Apprenticeship - Sports Turf (Level 3 & 4).
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Train the Trainer (Short Course)
This one-day interactive workshop will give you the skills needed to grow an effective, safe team that you can rely on. You’ll learn how to motivate, train and assess employees to ensure they perform to a consistently high standard.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
This course is delivered as a 1-day workshop. Contact us for upcoming courses in your area.
Prerequisites
You must be in a role where you supervise or manage staff.
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Growsafe/Approved Handler
This one-day workshop is a critical step in the safe and effective use of agrichemicals. You'll learn to manage risks at all levels, understanding legal requirements and responsibilities. You'll also learn about all aspects of handling agrichemicals and emergency management.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
This course takes one day to complete and you can start anytime.
Prerequisites
You need to be handling and using agrichemicals in your role.
Qualification
On completion you’ll receive Growsafe Certification and Approved Handler Certification.
Both certifications are valid for 5 years from date of issue. You’ll have 12 months after the expiry date to complete a refresher course. If this is not completed then you’ll need to complete the full course again.
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Effective Leadership
Effective businesses are built on strong teams. With this course you'll learn the essential fundamentals of team leadership, from inspiring team performance to understanding leadership styles.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
This course takes 9 months to complete.
Prerequisites
You must be working as a part of or leading a team.
Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) Level 3.
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Comprehensive First Aid
This course covers all of the essentials and more. It is the minimum requirement for high risk workplaces, and it meets the Department of Labour First Aid for Workplaces standard.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
The time commitment for this course is 12 hours over two days. You can choose to do the whole course in a face to face environment or mix it up with online learning. Opting for the mixed delivery gives you the choice and flexibility to complete your training when and where you choose.
Qualification
New Zealand Red Cross First Aid Certificate.
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First Aid Revalidation
This 1-day course is a revalidation of your first aid skills, keeping your knowledge up to date and relevant.
Cost (inc GST)
Duration and start dates
You can choose to do the whole course in a face to face environment or mix it up with online learning. Opting for the mixed delivery gives you the choice and flexibility to complete your training when and where you choose.
Prerequisites
This revalidation course is for those who have previously completed Comprehensive First Aid training, and whose two year certificate is due for renewal or has expired for no more than 3 months.
Qualification
A renewed New Zealand Red Cross First Aid Certificate.