New Zealand Horticulture Industry Training Organisation

Mission Statement

To provide excellent, innovative and relevant training for our stakeholders that empowers individuals and enables horticultural industries to create wealth for New Zealand.

Background

NZHITO was established in 1992 as an incorporated society recognised for charitable purposes.

It was set-up by various sector bodies of the Horticulture Industry as the Education Standard Setting Body for the Horticulture Industry. NZHITO is responsible for the co-ordination and facilitation of all Horticulture Industry education and training requirements.

Since 1992, NZHITO has developed and registered 335 Horticulture unit standards, 12 National Certificates and 1 National Diploma of Horticulture on the National Qualifications Framework.

The NZHITO currently has 834 apprentices and trainees training with the organisation. (Jan 2002)

The various sector organisations who collectively "own" NZHITO are;

• NZ Recreation Association - Amenity Industry (Parks and Reserves etc)
  
• NZ Fruitgrowers Federation
  
• NZ Vegetable and Potato Growers Federation
  
• Nursery and Garden Industry Association of NZ
  
• FloraFed - Flower Industry
  
• Landscape Industries Association of NZ
  
• Forest Nursery Growers Association
  
• NZ Arboriculture Association
  
• NZ Professional Florists Inc

Purpose of NZHITO

The New Zealand Horticulture Industry Training Organisation (NZHITO) has been established to raise the skill levels within the horticulture industry.

This is achieved through the development of industry standards and the national qualifications that are registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

The qualifications that have been registered reflect the various sectors requirements.

NZHITO co-ordinates the training programmes for all those people employed in the industry.

a) Main Functions of NZHITO in Training:

• Set horticulture training standards (unit standards and qualifications)
  
• Administration of subsidised training
  
• Administration of training agreements between employee, employer and
  
  NZHITO
  
• Arranges the provision of training, through either On-job or Off-job packages or
  
  specifically targeted training days
  
• Offers a wide range of training advice to employees and employers
  
• Negotiates off-job training with Providers
  
• To work with the industry to promote career pathways and training opportunities
  
  available within the industry sectors.
  
• To manage training, registration and moderation of Work Place Assessors and
  
  that system.

Nine NZHITO qualifications are registered on the National Qualifications Framework.

Clicking on the qualification title takes you through to the NZQA website where you can find out the requirements of each qualification.

Qualifications Available Through NZHITO:

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in Horticulture (Introductory) (Level 2)

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in Horticulture (Level 4) with optional strands in Amenity Horticulture, Floristry, Fruit Production, Landscape, Nursery Production, Organic Horticulture, and Viticulture

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in Horticulture (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands in Amenity Horticulture, Floristry, Fruit Production, Landscape, Nursery Production, Organic Horticulture, and Viticulture

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in Horticulture (Arboriculture) with strands in Ground Worker, Consultant Climber, Transplant Worker, Basic Climber, Advanced Climber, and Utility Worker

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in Horticulture (Floriculture) (Level 4)

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in Horticulture (Forest Nursery Production) (Level 4)

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in Horticulture (Plant and Garden Supply Retailing) (Level 4)

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in Horticulture (Vegetable Production) (Level 4)

NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Horticulture (Level 6)

For more information on any of these qualifications, please contact us

Tel:

(03) 964 4738

Fax:

(03) 964 4737

Address:

Po Box

8638,

Christchurch

New Zealand

Email:

hortito@xtra.co.nz

Website:

http: //www.hortito.org.nz/

Tel:

(03) 964 4738

Fax:

 (03) 964 4737

Address:

Po Box

8638,

Christchurch

Email:

hortito@xtra.co.nz

Website:

 http: //www.hortito.org.nz/