Name of qualification: National Certificate: Horticulture
SAQA ID 66589, 120 credits, NQF Level 2
Mode of delivery: Blended
This qualification provides learners with a comprehensive base of portable skills that will enable
them to progress within all spheres of the horticultural industry.
A Learner achieving this qualification will be able to work effectively and productively within the field
of horticulture knowing how to:
Identify the major soil types and their uses in plant propagation and landscaping.
Utilize manual irrigation systems to provide the correct application of water to plants.
Produce ornamental plants from stem cuttings.
Apply pest control practices in plant production and landscaping.
Utilize the principles and practices of providing plant care and nutrition for ornamental plants
and landscapes.
Recognition of common ornamental plants and their uses.
Minimum admission requirements :
- Passed Pre Assessment (need to work on this – literacy and numeracy test)
- Signed Application Form
- Grade 12 (Diploma/Bachelor Pass) – Certified Certificate
- Certified ID Copy
- CV
- Learnership Qualification requirements:
- Tax Number
- Bank Letter
- Unemployment affidavit
- EEA1 Form (unemployed learners)
- Drs Letter (if applicable)
- Confirmation of employment / fixed-term contract
- Work-Based Learnership Agreement
- Self-funded Qualification requirements:
- Proof of payments
- Payment plan agreement form (For payment plans)
- Proof of employment/ income
Target Market :
- School leavers, SMME owners, RPL general workers
Employment opportunities :
- Landscape construction and maintenance.
- Amenity horticulture.
- Sports turf.
- Arboriculture.
- Plant propagation.
- Interior plantscaping.
- Retail nurseries