Courses

These programmes are suitable for both DOMESTIC and INTERNATIONAL students. Anyone interested in building a career in New Zealand’s horticulture industry is welcome to apply.

These courses are delivered on commercial production sites by teachers with strong industry experience.
FIAT encourages and supports students on all programmes to take part-time work in the industry during their studies to gain practical exposure to industry practice and broaden their career options once they have completed the programme.

School leavers should consider the Level 4 (one-year) or Level 5 (two-year programmes). Candidates who have completed other post-secondary studies (and may want to change their career path) or have some industry experience can be considered for the Level 5 (one-year) programme.

All programmes are fully approved and accredited by NZQA (the New Zealand Qualifications Authority).

Domestic students are eligible for subsidised fees funded by the Tertiary Education Commission and may be eligible for StudyLink funding. Students may also be eligible for zero-fees funding.

For downloading application forms, please go to the Enquiry Form & Registration Form

To develop your professional and sustainable career in horticulture, you can join us and be part of the success story happening right now in New Zealand.

“The future of agriculture is not input-intensive, but knowledge-intensive” – José Graziano da Silva, former FAO Secretary-General.