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Fruition Horticulture deliver the Lincoln University – Diploma in Horticulture (L5) as a regional programme in either the Bay of Plenty (contact wendybradley@fruition.net.nz) or Nelson (contact gregdryden@fruition.net.nz) regions. It is run as an evening course to fit around work commitments.
There are eight papers to complete in total (four papers offered per year) over two 12 week semesters. You may choose to do one or two of the papers offered per semester. Semesters typically run from January to April/May depending on the region and mid-July to late October.
With the L5 diploma you learn how to grow the crops, gain an understanding of plant botany and health, and cover budgeting and planning management skills. A practical report is required and can be completed near the end of study. Fruition Horticulture can provide advice on this report closer to the time.
If you want to enquire if the Lincoln Diploma is right for you, please contact Wendy Bradley wendybradley@fruition.net.nz (Bay of Plenty), or Greg Dryden gregdryden@fruition.net.nz (Nelson) for more information.