Agriculture and Horticulture

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Agriculture and Horticulture

Study for an exciting career in agriculture and horticulture in a wide range of certificate and diploma programmes in New Zealand’s premium food producing region.

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Certificates

Diplomas

Cadetships

Horticulture Cadetship National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (Fruit Production) (Level 4)

Featured Programme

Certificate in Sustainable Horticulture (Growing & Using NZ Natives) Level 3 – Tairāwhiti

Do you want to develop your own or community land in a sustainable manner?

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Featured Profile

Jonathon Newby, Horticulture Cadetship National Certificate in Horticulture (Advanced) (Fruit Production) (Level 4) Student

My qualification from EIT has enabled me to be employed in the horticulture industry worldwide and also helped me win the NZ National Young Fruit Grower of the Year title.

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Gordon Reid

Students taught by me will be challenged to put the principles learnt in class to the best interests of not only themselves but for the good of the globe.

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GROWSAFE®

GROWSAFE® Training Programmes

Gain or renew your GROWSAFE^®and Approved Handler Certificates through EIT with trainer, Brian Calcinai, one of the longest serving GROWSAFE® trainers in New Zealand. EIT also offers the National Certificate in Agrichemical Supply.

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Facilities

EIT together with Taratahi offer a practical and hands on learning experience. Our rural section runs a 45 ha. sheep and beef farm with sheep and cattle yards and a woolshed. Well stocked tractor and implement sheds provide students with the fencing, handpiece and forestry equipment to learn a wide range of agricultural skills. A demonstration vineyard is sited adjacent to the winery, as well as greenhouses, hydroponics and workrooms.