Growing Vegetables ‘Successfully’
Christchurch
About the Course:
This hands-on course is designed for people who are
interested or working in the vegetable growing industry. It
is primarily focused on a range of core knowledge and
skills required to work with plants and understand how
they work.
Next Steps:
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Pruning
Pest & Disease
Amenity Landscaping
Course Cost:
$295.00 incl gst
Course Qualification:
Upon successful completion of this qualification you will be
awarded with the Certificate in Horticulture Industry
Practice (Level 3).
Course Delivery:
Delivery is a combination of theory and practical, with
additional work to be completed at home or in the
workplace. In addition to classroom learning, all students
will have access to a shared on-line learning site.
Course Duration:
 11 months, September – August
2016
 Mix of evening and Saturdays
Location/Time:
Waiora Trust. 48 Watsons Road.
Harewood. Christchurch. 10am-2pm or
6pm to 9.30pm.
Course Unit Standards
NO
Title
21555
27210
1802
23783
20560
22191
25158
1
22183
22174
22175
27208
V
L
C
Demonstrate knowledge of weeds and their control
1
2
4
Identify and describe weeds, and methods of prevention and control
1
3
6
Recognise common pests, diseases, and disorders important to vegetable
production
6
4
4
Grow and maintain plants in containers from seed
1
1
5
Grow nursery crops in containers
3
3
10
Demonstrate knowledge of factors which influence plant growth
1
2
5
Demonstrate knowledge of the vegetable production industry
1
2
5
Prepare and sow outdoor seedbeds manually
5
1
5
1
2
5
Demonstrate knowledge of soils and fertilisers
1
2
5
Demonstrate knowledge of soil properties and their effect on plant growth
1
3
10
Identify and describe plant pests, diseases, and disorders, and methods of
prevention and control
1
3
8
Plant out horticulture crops by hand
PO Box 16508, Hornby, Christchurch, New Zealand
Ph 03 343 3470 – Fax 03 343 3469 – Free Phone 0800 444 313
www.agribusiness.ac.nz
Email: abtchristchurch@agribusiness.ac.nz
N.Z.Q.A. Accredited Training Providers
27213
27215
21045
22188
12395
829
4
Identify and interpret agrichemical product information, and demonstrate
knowledge of safety with agrichemicals
1
2
5
Prepare to apply, and apply, agrichemicals using hand held equipment
1
2
5
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of compost making in organic horticulture
1
3
5
Demonstrate knowledge of irrigation systems used in horticulture
1
2
5
Install an irrigation system
3
3
5
Plant Nomenclature
4
2
5
Maintain hand tools and service small engines used in horticulture
5
2
5
To complete this course you will need to commit to completing the assessments associated with
the unit standards above. Minimum 80% attendance is compulsory for completion, with the
additional expectation of participation within the shared online learning site
21555 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify weeds, and the ways they survive
and spread; and describe methods of weed prevention and control, and the relationship between weed control
and plant life cycles.
27213 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and interpret information for an
agrichemical product; describe the routes of entry of agrichemicals into the body when being used, types of
agrichemical poisoning, and the role of respirators; describe safety procedures when working with
agrichemicals; and identify the symptoms and first aid management of agrichemical poisoning sourced from
safety data sheets.
27215 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare and apply agrichemicals using hand
held equipment; and dispose of surplus mix, decontaminate, clean and store equipment, and complete
documentation.
23783 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify parts of seeds and germinated
seeds; sow and germinate seeds in containers; maintain and prick out seedlings; grow and maintain plants in
containers; and keep a diary record of the growth of plants from sowing of seeds to the growing on stage.
20560 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for potting or pricking out plants;
prick out, pot up or pot on nursery crops; and grow-on container nursery crops.
4 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify the range of tools and equipment used
in horticulture; sharpen three hand tools using files, oilstones or grindstones, and electric bench grinders; and
check and service two stroke and four stroke small engines used in horticulture.
27208 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to identify a range of plant pests, diseases and
disorders based on their signs and symptoms, describe the life cycles of plant pests and plant diseases and the
environmental factors that contribute to disease opportunity and describe plant pest, plant disease and plant
disorder prevention and control methods relevant to a specified primary sector and precautions for their use.
27215 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare and apply agrichemicals using hand
held equipment; and dispose of surplus mix, decontaminate, clean and store equipment, and complete
documentation.
PO Box 16508, Hornby, Christchurch, New Zealand
Ph 03 343 3470 – Fax 03 343 3469 – Free Phone 0800 444 313
www.agribusiness.ac.nz
Email: abtchristchurch@agribusiness.ac.nz
N.Z.Q.A. Accredited Training Providers
27210 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify, weeds commonly found in a
specified primary sector and describe the effects of weeds in a specified primary sector industry, methods and
implications of weed prevention and control and precautions when using weed prevention and control methods.
22174 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the composition of soil; identify soil
texture and structure; describe two soils using the New Zealand Soil Classification; and describe the role of
fertiliser for plant health and growth.
21045 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the process of
composting and the characteristics of suitable materials; make compost using a selected method; describe and
test for characteristics that determine compost quality; and describe application of compost in horticulture.
22191 Purpose: People credited with this unit are able to: identify environmental factors which influence
vegetative and fruit growth; identify other factors which influence vegetative and fruit growth; demonstrate
knowledge of a specific crop which is grown using environmental techniques to improve plant production and
crop quality.
22188 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the importance of
irrigation in horticulture production, identify and describe the range of irrigation systems used in New Zealand
horticulture, describe a typical irrigation system and identify the water sources for irrigation systems.
12395 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to install a system for horticultural irrigation,
and install automatic controls under supervision.
25158 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the commercial
vegetable crops grown in New Zealand, and the marketing and distribution channels for vegetable crops in New
Zealand.
1 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: cultivate soil using hand tools; recognise and
apply fertilisers and lime; prepare a seedbed by hand for sowing; sow seed by hand in outdoor seedbeds using
broadcast or drilling methods; and maintain seedbed to seedling stage of growth.
22183 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to: select plants for planting out; prepare
growing media; plant by hand; and maintain post planting care of plants.
829 Purpose: This unit standard is for people working, or intending to work, in horticulture. People credited with
this unit standard are able to: state how plant names are given or changed; use correct nomenclature for
naming plants; and identify four unfamiliar plants.
22175 Purpose: People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the formation of soil, describe the
soil water properties of soil, describe the chemical properties of soil, describe the biological properties of soil
and describe how modifying soil properties can influence plant growth
1802 Purpose: This unit standard is for people working in any kind of vegetable production. People credited
with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of and recognise pests, diseases & disorders of a
vegetable crop.
PO Box 16508, Hornby, Christchurch, New Zealand
Ph 03 343 3470 – Fax 03 343 3469 – Free Phone 0800 444 313
www.agribusiness.ac.nz
Email: abtchristchurch@agribusiness.ac.nz
N.Z.Q.A. Accredited Training Providers
Course Timetable:
Date
Subject
Venue
Thursday
September 24th
Course Introduction. Site walk round
Naming of Plants
Wai-ora Trust. 48
Watsons Road.
Harewood. Ch Ch.
Naming of plants Continued
Compost – Setting up bins
Wai-ora Trust
Practical.
Preparing ground & Sowing seeds
Wai-ora Trust
Weeds – Lifecycles and identification
Compost – Components (C:N)
Botany – manipulating conditions for crops
Wai-ora Trust
Weeds – importance to vege industry
Growing in containers
Wai-ora Trust
22191
Weeds – indent test and finish up
Irrigation – systems and parts
Wai-ora Trust
21555
Compost – measurement
Irrigation – how to use
Wai-ora Trust
27210
Plant out crops by hand- Practical
Wai-ora Trust
1
Irrigation assessment
Containers – where are we up to?
Wai-ora Trust
22188
12395
Practical.
Wai-ora Trust
Course Catch Up
Wai-ora Trust
6.00pm-9.30pm
Thursday
October 8th
Assessment
due
6.00pm-9.30pm
Saturday
October 10th
9.00- 5.00pm
Thursday
October 22nd
6.00pm-9.30pm
Thursday
November 5th
829
6.00pm-9.30pm
Thursday
November 19th
6.00pm-9.30pm
Thursday
December 3rd
6.00pm-9.30pm
Saturday
December 12th
9.00am-5.00pm
Thursday
December 17th
6.00pm-9.30pm
Saturday
January
16th
9.00am-5.00pm
Thursday
February 5th
6.00pm-9.30pm
PO Box 16508, Hornby, Christchurch, New Zealand
Ph 03 343 3470 – Fax 03 343 3469 – Free Phone 0800 444 313
www.agribusiness.ac.nz
Email: abtchristchurch@agribusiness.ac.nz
N.Z.Q.A. Accredited Training Providers
1802
Thursday
February 12th
Compost – where are we up to
Plant out crops by hand
Wai-ora Trust
Pest and disease – intro & ident
Soils – formation and structure
Wai-ora Trust
Visit to Farmers Market, Potager Garden and
Market Garden
TBA
6.00pm-9.30pm
Thursday
March 3rd
6.00pm-9.30pm
Saturday
March 13th
9.00am-5.00pm
March 13th
9.00am-5.00pm
Pest and disease – lifecycles & ident
Soils – Texture, what will it support
Wai-ora Trust
Thursday
Containers – project
Wai-ora Trust
March 31st
Plant out crops – Project
6.00pm-9.30pm
Pest and disease – finish up
Thursday
Vege industry – what is grown where
April 14th
Soils – Nutrients and minerals
Thursday
Saturday
March 17th
6.00pm-9.30pm
27208
23783
Wai-ora Trust
6.00pm-9.30pm
Thursday
Agchems – data sheets
April 28th
Soils - Fertilisers
Wai-ora Trust
22174
6.00pm-9.30pm
Agchems – Callibration and practical
spraying
10c Craft Place
Course Catch Up
Wai-ora Trust
Thursday
Vege industry – Whats it worth?
Wai-ora Trust
May 26th
Soils – Finish up
Saturday
May
7th
22175
9.00am-5.00pm
Thursday
May 12th
6.00pm-9.30pm
6.00pm-9.30pm
Thursday
Agchem – Assessment
June 9th
Hand tools and machinery
Wai-ora Trust
6.00pm-9.30pm
PO Box 16508, Hornby, Christchurch, New Zealand
Ph 03 343 3470 – Fax 03 343 3469 – Free Phone 0800 444 313
www.agribusiness.ac.nz
Email: abtchristchurch@agribusiness.ac.nz
N.Z.Q.A. Accredited Training Providers
27213
27215
4
Wai-ora Trust
22183
25158
Wai-ora Trust
21045
Containers finish up
Wai-ora Trust
20560
Course Review
Wai-ora Trust
23 Thursday
Vege Industry finish up
June 23rd
Compost - testing
6.00pm-9.30pm
24 Thursday
July 7th
Plant crops by hand
6.00pm-9.30pm
25 Thursday
August 4th
6.00pm-9.30pm
26 Thursday
August 18th
6.00pm-9.30pm
Note: Tutors will be available 30 minutes before and after each class for tutorial and Q & A
PO Box 16508, Hornby, Christchurch, New Zealand
Ph 03 343 3470 – Fax 03 343 3469 – Free Phone 0800 444 313
www.agribusiness.ac.nz
Email: abtchristchurch@agribusiness.ac.nz
N.Z.Q.A. Accredited Training Providers