Fruit Production
Learn the specialised skills for a fulfilling career in the fruit production and orchard industries. Build your general horticulture knowledge-base in Central Otago's orchard growing area, setting yourself up for a rewarding horticulture career.
Study our fruit production qualifications and build your knowledge and experience required to grow commercial fruit or wine grapes. Our courses cover a wide range of levels to suit your needs, from entry-level skills right through to developing specialist skills for experienced fruit producers. Graduate with specialised knowledge in orchard development, protection, soil dynamics, and pest control.
The best part of studying with us is our flexible learning options. You can gain practical growing experience on our ten-hectare crop production facility in Central Otago, through your current workplace, or even learn online.
Fruit Production qualifications
Horticulture
Develop your green thumb skills and get paid for doing what you love. Based at our Cromwell campus, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge that horticulturists need when employed in orchards, vineyards, nurseries or any other major commercial operation. Embrace the opportunity to use our campus nursery, and our ten-hectare crop production facility.Duration
1 Year Full-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Cromwell
Career potential
Fruit Grower, Irrigation Technician, Nursery Business Owner, Nursery Worker, Plant Propagator, Vineyard Farmer, Vineyard Supervisor
Horticulture
This programme is for those already working in the fruit production or viticulture industry. A 50/50 mix of theory and practical, you’ll learn online whilst using your workplace as a setting to practice your developing skills. Courses include Soils and Water, Plant Science, Seasonal Tasks, Communication, and Pests, Weeds and Agrichemicals. If you start our part-time programme in 2022, your tuition fees will be paid until 31 December 2022 due to the Government's Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF).Duration
2 Years Full-time
Delivery
Online with block course(s)
Location
Work-based
Career potential
Fruit Grower, Fruit Production, Harvester, Orchard Farmer, Orchard Manager, Vineyard Farmer
Horticulture
Progress your career by gaining the knowledge and skills to become a competent leader in the fruit production or wine grape production industries. Study online to complement your work in the industry and graduate with the skills to manage an orchard or vineyard.Duration
3 Years Full-time
Delivery
Online with block course(s)
Location
Work-based
Career potential
Crop Quality Assurance, Fruit Production Manager, Harvester, Orchard Manager, Vineyard Manager
Explore our Central Otago campuses
Learn beyond the classroom at our regional campuses in Cromwell and Wānaka.
Contact us
If you’re not sure what to study and would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.
