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This apprenticeship is ideal for people who are currently working in a distribution environment within the primary industries, have some general work experience and a desire to develop their career. A…

Primary ITO has introduced a new micro-credential (bite-sized learning) to equip horticulture operators with knowledge on how to assess and manage risks to freshwater sources on a production site.

This programme is for learners who want to gain the skills to step up into supervising day-to-day operations, take on more responsibility and have the potential to move into a role supervising staff. 

This programme is for those who have general horticulture experience, want a career in horticulture, love being outdoors, and are passionate about garden maintenance and plants.
Amenity horticulture i…

For Bay of Plenty-based amenity horticulture apprentice Natalie Holmes, it was her love of working with plants outside that attracted her to the industry.

Learners will gain the skills and understanding to step up into supervising, be able to lead and manage a team ensuring quality and productivity at every step. Learners will learn how to manage, inspi…

The Level 3 Fruit Production programme sets learners up with the essentials they need to be successful in their role.
Learners can also complete this programme as the first year of a New Zealand Appre…

Covid 19 has disrupted life for many and for some it has been in a good way prompting a career change to work in the horticulture sector, something Auckland Botanic Gardens collection curator Pippa Lu…

Learners will explore more of the detail and science around steering vegetable and seed crops through to a healthy harvest.
Learners will be hands on, learning how to safely use agri-chemicals, spot d…

Post Harvest Level 3 introduces learners to operational details, such as grading and packing to specific criteria, preparing for changeovers and keeping an eye on consumables.
Learners will also be ab…