The Certificate has been designed in consultation with the Kiwifruit Contractors Association and New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated for people employed to carry out the work on Kiwifruit orchards.

By the time students have successfully completed this programme, they will, as graduates, be able to:

• Demonstrate the specific skills required to carry out the seasonal tasks during the Kiwifruit growing season.
  
• Demonstrate commitment to work consistently and ethically as a valuable team member within the orchard operation.
  
• Maintain their personal health and safety while completing the seasonal tasks.

To enrol or gain more information contact Linda Harley, Programme Co-ordinator on (027) 436 9134 or click here to E-mail Linda Harley. A copy of the brochure is available for download by clicking on the link below.

1 JUNE 2010 - Fruition Horticulture’s planning for the Lincoln programme is greatly assisted by you enrolling as soon as possible. Please let Fruition know what papers you intend to enrol in for Semester Two by phoning 07 928 5350, or emailing Denise at Fruition. In addition to making contact with Fruition please also send your enrolment to Lincoln University as soon as possible. If you require an enrolment form ask for one when speaking with Denise, or email Wendy Bradley to request one.

Papers Offered - Semester Two 2010 & Semester One 2011

A copy of Fruition's Newsletters is available for download below and has been produced by Fruition Horticulture with more information about the full contents of the courses being offered and other information relevant to studying with Lincoln University.

28 May 2010 - Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is recruiting now for the following programmes:

National Certificate in Horticulture Level 4 part time cadet programme

• June 2010 start Edgecumbe Campus
• June start Tauranga – limited spaces available
• Fee $142

Quality Assurance: 2 courses available

• 5 day block course – Fee $364
• 3 day block course – Fee $231
• Your facility or Polytechnic Facility
• 14-18 June; 21-25 June

Please contact Jan Bell for more information on 0800 267 7659 extn: 6886 or 027 234 2534

Introduction to Avocado Production

• Soils module starts 17 May – Fee $248
• Pest and disease module starts 20 July – Fee $231

Fruit Production for Profit (New Course)

• For managers, supervisors, contractors, growers
• Classes start 29 June 2010

Want to know more, a copy of the flyer is available for download below for your invitation to attend an information launch about this programme.

Horticultural Cadet Programme

National Certificate in Horticulture (Fruit) - Level 4

• Are you looking for a challenge?
• Are you looking for new opportunities?
• Are you looking to develop your skills and knowledge?
• Do you have the desire to move up in the kiwifruit industry?

WE MAY HAVE THE COURSE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!

• 3 Years part time (about 20 days per year)
• Starts February each year, breaks for the harvest, ends in December
• Focuses on orchard management and post-harvest practices including:
  * Pests and Diseases * Weeds * Soils & Fertilisers * Plant Science
  * Pruning & training * Pollination & thinning * Grafting * Tractors
  * Quality Control * Packaging & packing * Crop estimation & maturity
• Classes are a mix of theory and practical components
• Students include field staff, post-harvest staff, supervisors, growers, service industry staff, contractors
• Successfully completing this national qualification will enable you to become an effective leader in the horticultural industry

For further details please contact:

• Lesley Mochan, BOP Polytechnic, (027) 252 7004 or (07) 544 0920
• Paul O’Brien, EBOP Industry Relationship Co-ordinator, NZKGI, (027) 644 2719 or (07) 325 2194
• NZKGI Office (07) 574 7139 or (0800) 232 505

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