Course details

Summary

The programme is designed to introduce students to a broad range of topics associated with horticultural technology, production and management. Students also have the opportunity to develop applied computing and problem solving skills. The Diploma study programme is prescribed (ie all courses are compulsory) and comprises of eight courses covering computing, propagation, horticultural management system, soils, plants studies and engineering.

Practical Work
A period of Practical Work is a requirement of this qualification and full details are available in the handbook.

A summary of requirements is provided:
• 12 weeks in total on at least two different types of horticultural units.

Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
• Pass eight compulsory courses (120 credits)

Entry criteria

Applicants must hold one of the following: NCEA Level 2, a minimum of 40 credits over four subjects recognised by Lincoln University as suitable for entry to this diploma. The literacy and numeracy requirements for university entrance are also required. The list of subjects is reviewed periodically and applicants who have taken subjects other than those listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A maximum of 24 credits in any one subject will be counted towards the total. A National Certificate in Agriculture at Level 4 or higher obtained through an approved polytechnic institution or any equivalent qualification.

They should also have obtained an overall CAE and FCE score of 169, with no individual component less than 162; PTE of 50 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 42; Lincoln University English Language of LU EL 65%; NZCEL of Level 4 (Academic Endorsement).