Technology Trends Micro-Credential - Fruition Horticulture

Technology Trends in Horticulture
Micro-Credential

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Why Technology Trends in Horticulture ?

Technology Trends in Horticulture is now available as a standalone micro-credential course or as part of the full Fruition Diploma in Horticulture Production. This course will develop students’ ability to critically analyse products or technologies and successfully introduce them into a horticultural workplace.

Course Schedule:

Orientation Night: 9 September 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Weekly Live Classes: Wednesdays, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (from 10 September to 26 November 2025)
Compulsory three day Field Trip: Tuesday 30 September to Thursday 2 October

The cost of this micro-credential in 2025 is $1,280 NZD including GST.

Why This Course Could Change Your Career

This course will develop your ability to critically analyse products or technologies and successfully introduce them into a horticultural workplace..

Meet Your
Course Tutor

Sandy Scarrow

Bachelor of Horticultural Science
Post Graduate Diploma in Horticulture, Business and Administration

Sandy was born into a horticultural family and made production horticulture her career when, after graduating with a Bachelor of Horticultural Science from Massey, she began working as a Horticultural Advisor with MAF 36 years ago. Over that time, Sandy has worked with growers and the wider industry to implement technological changes that have lifted production and improved other outputs.

About the micro-credential
Technology Trends in Horticulture

Learning Outcomes

LO 1: Apply different models of technology adoption for new products, techniques or technologies within a horticultural business.

LO 2: Evaluate and trial emerging technology to gain advantage in business productivity.

LO 3: Research and outline an action plan to achieve successful adoption of new technology

LO 4: Recommend a technology enhancement to contribute to increased productivity in a horticulture workplace

Course Content

The course consists of 12 weekly sessions, every Wednesday from 4pm-9pm, as well as a 3-day field trip in Week 4. Further information will be given to all learners before commencement and in the first weeks of the course.

Week 0: Orientation

Week 1: Technological Solutions – Definitions & Trends

Week 2: Innovation within Horticulture

Week 3: Technology Trends Across Horticulture Sectors

Week 4: Compulsory 3-Day Field Trip – Production Systems & Tech Trends

Week 5: Finance & Technology – Business Case Economics

Week 6: Risk Assessment for Technology Adoption

Week 7: Innovation in Focus – Enterprise Strategic Response

Week 8: Evaluation of Technological Solutions

Week 9: Technology Adoption Models

Week 10: Planning for Successful Technology Adoption

Week 11: Study Week / Checkpoints

Week 12: Presentations & Final Assessment

Key Dates

See below for key dates relating to the micro-credential course ‘Technology Trends in Horticulture’.

1st July 2025 – Applications Open

8^th September 2025 – Applications Close

9^th September 2025, 4:00pm-5:00pm – Orientation

10^th September 2025, 4:00pm-9:00pm – Week 1

30^th September to 2^nd October 2025 – Field Trip (Three days – compulsory)

26^th November 2025 – Final Day of course (Week 12)

Entry Criteria

There are no prerequisites. Entry to the programme of study will be in order of receipt of applications and enrolments by applicants who meet the entry criteria required under the programme regulations and have appropriate capabilities to complete the programme of study successfully.

Successful completion of a Level 4 Certificate or above (or equivalent), preferably in the Primary Industries subject area, OR

For applicants 20 years or older without the above academic criteria, evidence of relevant knowledge, experience, and the ability to undertake tertiary study at the diploma level is required. In this case, the applicant must participate in an enrolment interview to verify the evidence.

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the Fruition Diploma in Horticulture Production, where they supply evidence to satisfy the Academic Committee of their ability to succeed in the programme.

Students must demonstrate significant workplace experience (e.g. a supervisory and/or management role OR equivalent) within the horticulture industry.

Students will be required to provide evidence that they can progress through the programme of study. This may require any or more of the following:

Pre-Enrolment Interview
Challenge assessments
Submission of a portfolio of work

Further details about entry criteria are contained in the supporting documentation.

How To Apply

To Apply for the ‘Technology Trends in Horticulture’ micro-credential, fill out the Online Application Form and select ‘Micro-Credential Paper – ‘Technology Trends in Horticulture’ as your chosen programme of study.

Choose Level 6: Diploma in Horticulture Production if you want to apply for the entire Diploma and not just this micro-credential.

After receiving your application, we will be in touch to confirm your eligibility and enrolment status.

What The
Graduates Say

Don’t take our word for it, hear from employees and employers around New Zealand who have taken the “Technology Trends in Horticulture” course or the full Fruition Diploma!

"I feel much more confident when it comes to industry trials or research discussions. The course has enabled me to critique the results more confidently. " - Bryn

"I am definitely more engaged as an employee, I see every job completely different now, and I am much more confident and can be sure of myself." - Ryan

"Fruition Education has helped me look for innovative ways to approach everyday scenarios." - Nicola

"It's relatable to work. Very flexible in the areas that you can learn in. It allowed me to achieve high quality education levels." - Kyra

"I speak highly of Fruition Education. I found them incredibly supportive. I could work full-time and study. You explained things really well in class." - Alice

"Because the assignments were business-centric, the work our employees did through the Fruition Diploma really added value to the business" - Andrew

Get ahead of
the competition

Are these skills applicable to your management position and moving up the career ladder?
Check out some of the career-specific learning you will receive by taking the “Technology Trends in Horticulture” course.

Innovation within Horticulture

Innovation in Focus – Enterprise Strategic Response

Technology Adoption Models

Technology Trends Across Horticulture Sectors

Evaluation of Technological Solutions

Planning for Successful Technology Adoption

Industry-leading case studies, understanding the WHY of how New Zealand's leading businesses are so good at what they do.

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About The Fruition
Level 6 Diploma

This micro-credential course is equivalent to one of six papers that make up the full Fruition Level 6 Diploma, our Horticulture Production course that is completed over two years.

Fruition is offering this single “Technology Trends in Horticulture” paper as a micro credential, meaning you can gain knowledge from this amazing course without having to commit to the full diploma.

We offer our credentials with the intention to seek approval for these to be stacked towards the Fruition Diploma of Horticulture.

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