Fruit Production for Profit (Level 5)

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Course Overview

Want to upskill and become an effective manager in the fruit production industry?

This one year part-time course is designed for people already employed in the horticulture industry who manage financial data for an orchard block of one hectare or more.

You'll develop all the financial and management skills needed to operate an orchard profitably.

Many students choose this training scheme after completing the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4).

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive:

Fruit Production for Profit (Level 5)

Locations	To be confirmed
Next intake	To be confirmed View more details
Study options	1 year part-time This course is offered part-time over a full production period in an orchard management context. Classes are short block courses and tutorial sessions on-campus and you'll submit your coursework online.
Total credits	36
Indicative Fees	To be confirmed for domestic students View full fees information
Eligibility	View entry criteria

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Career opportunities

This course makes assistant managers, managers and owner-operators more efficient and effective in their existing roles, and enhances their ability to plan, budget, evaluate, and report the financial performance of the horticulture operation.

These new skills may also open up higher level opportunities within the industry.

Topics you'll cover

Horticultural Operations and Business Planning
Horticultural Business Skills
Horticultural Business Environment

Course Fees

Indicative Fees *	To be confirmed for domestic students

Please note, fees for our 2025 intakes are yet to be confirmed. Once they are, we will update our website to reflect the new 2025 fee amount.

Your final fee may vary if:

you have a choice of topics/papers to study
the qualification excludes GST
there are extra course materials to purchase
student levies apply

We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.

* Important fee information, and hints and tips

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Student Loans and Allowances

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Course Entry Information

Entry criteria

NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2, OR
A Level 3 qualification in horticulture, agriculture, OR
Show equivalent skills and knowledge, OR
Evidence of ability to complete academic and any other course requirements.

Standard Entry Criteria

Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.

Other Considerations

Your application will be reviewed to ensure entry criteria has been met. The following selection criteria will then apply:

You must:

Be employed in the horticulture industry and/or have access to financial data for an orchard block of one hectare or more
Have access to the internet and a computer or other internet capable device for the submission of assignments
Be competent in using Word and Excel to the level required for the course. You will be assessed for competency at the induction tutorial.

English language requirements

Level 5 certificate or diploma IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.

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Course Locations and Intake Information

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Study options

1 year part-time
This course is offered part-time over a full production period in an orchard management context. Classes are short block courses and tutorial sessions on-campus and you'll submit your coursework online.