Learn the practical and business skills to start and run a gardening maintenance operation, backed by an ICOES-accredited Certificate of Achievement.
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Upon completion, you receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES, CPD Standards Office, and recognised by the International Approval & Recognition Council (IARC).
Access experienced tutors via phone and email during business hours for unlimited guidance throughout your course.
Study whenever suits you with 6 months of course access and approximately 200 hours of content. No exams, ever.
Instant access to the Career Centre upon enrolment, including CV templates, free personalised CV review, LinkedIn profile review, interview coaching, personalised career planning, and connections to top recruiters and employers.
Receive a free Virtual Student ID Card with access to over 150,000 discounts in New Zealand and around the world, plus access to the CCH eBook Library with over 50 titles.
Verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass upon completion to stand out to employers on SEEK.
Earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits that enhance your professional growth.
Additional certification issued alongside the course.
Optional module covering digital marketing using AI tools, included as part of the Start Your Own Business with Xero & AI component.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.
Payment Plan – $29 per week. 10-day money back guarantee.
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This course has no formal entry requirements, making it accessible to complete beginners. No prior gardening or business experience is needed. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current enrolment conditions.
A weekly payment plan may be available to spread the cost. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and any payment options.
Students receive 6 months of course access and the content covers approximately 200 hours of learning. Because study is self-paced, you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
The course is delivered entirely online by The Career Academy NZ. It is self-paced, so you study whenever suits you. There are no scheduled classes and no exams at any stage.
No work placement is included in this course. The content is designed to build practical and business knowledge through online study. If hands-on experience is a priority, consider supplementing the course with local voluntary or paid garden work.
On completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, and recognised by the International Approval and Recognition Council (IARC). The credential can also be verified through SEEK Pass. This course is not a government-accredited qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
This course covers both the hands-on gardening knowledge and the business fundamentals needed to operate a garden maintenance service. Students learn how to manage clients, price jobs, handle garden waste, and maintain residential and commercial properties. Around 200 hours of content is spread across 6 months of access.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course suits people who want to turn a passion for gardening into a self-employed income, or who are already doing garden work and want to formalise their skills. No prior experience is required, and there are no exams at any point.
Study is entirely online and self-paced, so students can fit learning around work and family commitments. Unlimited tutor support is available by phone and email during business hours throughout the course.
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