In this course you will learn how to write plant names correctly, according to the age old tradition laid down by Carl Linneaus in the 18th century.
You will also have the opportunity to create a collection of pressed plants, learn about plant families, and identify a range of plants used in Horticulture
- Teacher: Anna Matuszek
- Teacher: Antoinette van der Weerden
In this six month program you will learn the skills to maintain parks, gardens and recreational areas. Gain industry unit standards embedded within our 12 x modules offering involving; plant identification, maintain irrigation, monitoring pests and diseases, amenity border plants, plant propagation, amenity turf grass, amenity hard assets, soils & plant growth, amenity machinery, work flow practices, amenity pruning, and plant & maintain plants.
- Teacher: Brent Barber
- Teacher: Coralie Hugill
- Teacher: Anna Matuszek
The aim of this module is to to develop student's knowledge and skills in establishing and maintaining plant collections.
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Teaching/Learning Methods
A variety of blended learning methods are employed to facilitate learner-centred learning.
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This is the place for tutors to send out announcements and other important information. Please ensure you receive these via email or that you check back here frequently during the module.
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Timetable and Module Booklet.
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Contact Details:
Phone: (07) 834 8800 or 0800 2WINTEC
Office: Centre for Science and Primary Industries, Cobham Drive (Gate 2), Wintec Gardens Campus.
Office Hours: Our hours vary so please request an appointment prior to showing up.
Programme Administrator:
Cheryl Brooks ext: 7921 cheryl.brooks@wintec.ac.nz
Programme and Module Co-ordinator:
Brent Barber ext: 3502 brent.barber@wintec.ac.nz
- Teacher: Denis O'Brien
- Teacher: Antoinette van der Weerden
In this course you will learn how to write plant names correctly, according to the age old tradition laid down by Carl Linneaus in the 18th century.
You will also have the opportunity to create a plant collection, and learn about plant families, and identify a range of plants used in Amenity Horticulture
- Teacher: Rachel Axcell
- Teacher: Brent Barber
- Teacher: Jayne Hartstone
- Teacher: Coralie Hugill
- Teacher: Rachel Kreymborg
- Teacher: Chris Lord
- Teacher: Emily Ranginui
- Teacher: Antoinette van der Weerden
In this course you will learn how to write plant names correctly, according to the age old tradition laid down by Carl Linneaus in the 18th century.
You will also have the opportunity to create a plant collection, and learn about plant families, and identify a range of plants used in Amenity Horticulture