Horticulture and landscaping

Whether it's landscape construction, nursery production or caring for parks and gardens, the horticulture industry has a range of roles and career paths. You could work here in New Zealand or take your skills overseas.

The following programmes are free^ under the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF).

Programmes
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) with a strand in Amenity (parks and gardens)
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) with a strand in Amenity (parks and gardens)

To return to the full list of programmes available under the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) click here.



Give horticulture and landscaping a shot with free study at MIT^.

Demand for places within these programmes is high, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you're ready to start your application, apply now.


Come join us, where the best makers are made.

^Free study for this qualification may be available to you under the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). If you’re enrolled in an eligible programme, TTAF will automatically cover your fees from 1 July 2020 until 31 December 2022. Visit https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/fund-finder/targeted-training-and-apprenticeship-fund/faqs-for-learners/ for eligibility criteria and more information. Students must be eligible to study as a domestic student and meet any other entry criteria as required. Some costs may also apply. Free study is subject to funding confirmation. Note: if your programme of study goes beyond 31 December 2022, your courses after this date will be subject to applicable course costs. Please talk to us at that time though, as you might be eligible for fees-free study or other options to cover the rest of your tuition fees.