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Reprint as at 12 May 2011 Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 (SR 1982/119) Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982: revoked, on 12 May 2011, by clause 3 of the Regulatory Reform (Revocations) Order 2011 (SR 2011/99).

Pursuant to the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Act 1953, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries hereby gives the following notice.
Contents 1 2 3 Title and commencement Approval of scheme of examination Revocation Schedule Scheme for the examination of candidates for the Horticultural Sales Certificate (HSC) Page 2 2 2 2 Notice Note Changes authorised by section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 have been made in this eprint.

A general outline of these changes is set out in the notes at the end of this eprint, together with other explanatory material about this eprint.
This notice is administered in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

1 Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 Title and commencement This notice may be cited as the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982.

This notice shall come into force on the 14th day after the date of its notification in the Gazette.
Approval of scheme of examination The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries hereby approves— the scheme submitted by the Examining Board of the (a) Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Incorpor- ated, with the authority of the said Institute, for the examination of candidates for the Horticultural Sales Certificate (HSC), which scheme is set out in the Sched- ule hereto: the revocation by clause 8 of that scheme of the scheme for the examination of candidates for the Horticultural Salesman’s Certificate [HSC (NZ)] of the said Institute, which last-mentioned scheme is set out in the Sched- ule to the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1968 (SR 1968/122).
(b) Revocation The Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examin- ations Notice 1968 (SR 1968/122) is hereby revoked.
Schedule Scheme for the examination of candidates for the Horticultural Sales Certificate (HSC) cl 2 In this scheme, unless the context otherwise requires,— horticultural requisites includes garden tools, fertilis- ers, spray materials, garden furniture, and other goods commonly sold for use in horticulture, but does not in- clude animals, birds, or fish or goods of any description used in connection with keeping animals, birds, or fish cl 1 1 (1) (2) 2 3 1 2 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Schedule identification, in relation to each of the plants, weeds, pests, and diseases which are of more or less general occurrence in New Zealand, means the assigning thereto of its correct common name or of its correct scientific name the Institute means the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Incorporated pesticide shall have the same meaning as in the Pesti- cides Act 1979 plants is to be interpreted in its widest sense, and in- cludes seeds, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and flowers, both indoor and outdoor recommendation, in relation to a pesticide, manure, or fertiliser which is commonly sold in New Zealand, means the assigning thereto of its common name or of its scientific name, and stating the method and purpose of use and any precautions to be observed in its use.
Award of Horticultural Sales Certificate 2 The Institute, on the recommendation of the Examining Board, may issue a Horticultural Sales Certificate to a candidate who complies with all the conditions and requirements hereinafter prescribed and who passes the examinations hereinafter pre- scribed.

3 (1) General requirements The examinations shall be open to candidates who are engaged in the retail sale of horticultural plants and horti- cultural requisites.
(2) Before being eligible to qualify for the Horticultural Sales Certificate, a candidate shall: (a) (b) register with the Institute: satisfy the Examining Board that the candidate is competent to proceed with the examinations of the Institute.
3 Schedule Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 (3) A candidate who has not previously been engaged in horticultural retailing shall, in addition to complying with the conditions specified in clause 3(2)(a) and (b) of this scheme, satisfy the Examining Board that the candidate has attained the standard prescribed by the Examining Board in a practical training programme for horticultural retailing approved by the Examining Board.
The Horticultural Sales Certificate may be awarded only to a candidate who has completed at least 2 years in the retail sale of horticultural plants and horticultural requi- sites.

The Examining Board may, in its discretion, waive com- pliance by a candidate with the requirements of clause 3(3) and (4) if it is satisfied that the candidate has com- plied with substantially similar requirements.
(4) (5) Conduct of examinations 4 (1) The examinations for the Horticultural Sales Certificate shall be held at such times and at such centres as shall be decided by the Examining Board.

(2) A candidate shall give written notice to the Examining Board of intention to sit an examination in such manner as the Examining Board may determine not later than the 31st day of July preceding the date fixed for the conduct of the examination.

Such notice shall be accompanied by payment of the prescribed fee.
5 Examination fees Every candidate for any examination for the Horticul- tural Sales Certificate conducted by the Institute shall pay to the Institute such fee as the Board may prescribe not exceeding $25 in respect of each Part of the examin- ation.

General conditions 6 (1) Part A specified in this scheme may not be taken until the candidate has completed at least one year of satisfactory experience in the retail sale of horticultural plants and horticultural requisites.
4 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Schedule (2) (3) (4) Parts B and C of this scheme may not be taken until the candidate has completed at least 2 years of satisfactory experience in the retail sale of horticultural plants and horticultural requisites and has passed Part A.
The Examining Board may, in its discretion, waive com- pliance by a candidate with the requirements of clause 6(1) and (2) if it is satisfied that the candidate has com- plied with substantially similar requirements.

To obtain a pass in Part C specified in clause 7 of this scheme a candidate must attain the standard required in all sections of the examination.
Subjects of examination The subjects of and requirements for the examination for the Horticultural Sales Certificate shall be— 7 Part A (Written)—Two Two-Hour Papers The topics specified in the First Column below and in relation to that topic its practical application specified in the Second Column below and set opposite that topic.

Each paper may contain questions relating to any of the topics and the practical application of that topic.

1.
1.

Topic Plant Studies (Note: Candidates will be re- quired to have only an elementary knowledge of botany, soils and plant nutrition and the practical application thereof to gardening and maintaining plants in retail outlets.)

(a) botanical Nomenclature and Classifi- cation.

(i) botanical classification and the binomial system Practical Application knowing relationships in plant breeding, budding, grafting, pollination, compatibility, and controlling pests, diseases and weeds.
(ii) (iii) (iv) botanical and common names.

using botanical names and confusion caused by use of common names.

preparing catalogues, planting lists, signs and labels.

describing plants.

writing botanical and horticul- tural names.

common botanical terms used to describe plants and plant parts.

identifying and 5 Schedule Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 Topic (v) classification according to life cycles and growth.
Practical Application sowing, planting, and selling annual biennial, and perennial seeds and plants at the right time.

(b) plant Cells.

(i) (ii) structure and function of plant cells.

vegetative cell division.

(c) the Root.

(i) (ii) root function.

root systems; tap and fibrous roots, adventitious roots.

(iii) root structure, both external and internal.

(iv) functions of root tissues.

(v) root modifications.

(vi) Mycorrhiza.

(d) the Stem.

(i) (ii) stem functions.


structure and growth of herba- ceous and woody dicotyledon stems and of monocotyledon stems.

Functions of stem tis- sues.

(iii) stem modifications both above and below ground.

(e) the Leaf.

(i) leaf shapes, arrangements and modifications.

modifying roots by wrenching and root pruning; damaging by cultivation and incorrect watering.

propagating by root cuttings; spreading perennial weeds by cultivation.
recognising the effects on roots of poor drainage, insufficient watering of plants in open ground, and of insufficient and excessive watering of plants in containers.

recognising the effects on roots of excessive fertiliser use and soluble salts.

propagating by tuberous roots; selecting climbing plants.

inoculating soil and seeds.

propagating dicotyledons by budding, grafting cuttings; Propagating and layering.

monocotyledons that have spe- cialised stems by vegetative methods.
Wound healing; ringbarking.

propagating by rhizomes, run- ners, bulbs, corms and tubers.

Selecting climbing plants.

describing identifying and plants.

Recognising possible cultural needs.

6 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Schedule (ii) (iii) Topic leaf structure.

functions of leaf tissues.

Pho- tosynthesis and conditions af- fecting it-light, CO2.

Transpi- ration and conditions affecting it-temperature, humidity.
(iv) respiration (in all plant parts) and conditions affecting it.

(f) the Flower.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) and parts of the flower; flower inflorescence structure types.

Monoecious dioecious plants.

Pollination, fertilisa- tion, cross-pollination, com- patibility and incompatibility.

Hybrids and hybrid vigour.

and botanical and popular use of term fruit.

classification of main fruit types.

(g) influence of the Environment.

Envir- onmental factors and their effect on plant growth.

(h) soils.
(h) soils.

Practical Application recognising effects of poor and excess light; providing adequate light in greenhouses and display areas; ensuring an adequate supply of CO2 in greenhouses and display areas; propagating under mist.

De- termining causes of wilting; controlling heat and humid- ity in greenhouses, shops and other display areas.

controlling in plants during propagation and subsequent growth.

respiration describing plants.


and identifying pollinating fruit trees, bushes, vines and fruiting ornamen- tals; selecting suitable pollina- tors.

Using F1 hybrids.

and identifying describing plants.

selecting plants for specific purposes (such as shelter and specimens) in particular soil and climatic conditions.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) origin and development of soils; soil texture; soil struc- ture; characteristics of sand, silt, clay, loam and organic soils, soil pH.
plant nutrition and availability of nutrients.

soil improvement.

compost and other organic ma- terial and their uses.

recognising suitable soils for gardens and plant growth; pH test kits.

using soil test kits.

improving drainage and fertil- ity.

making and using compost; applying mulches.

7 Schedule Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 Topic (v) fertilisers and manures and their analysis, uses and application; lime.
Practical Application choosing and applying fertilis- ers and lime.

2. plant Health.

(a) plant Growth.

causes and symptoms of poor growth in plants; pests, diseases and physio- logical disorders.

recognising common causes of poor growth in plants; pests, diseases and physiological dis- orders.

(b) Prevention and Control.

methods of prevention and control by exclusion and by cultural and chemical means.

3. plants on Display.


controlling common pests, dis- eases and physiological disor- ders in the home garden and in retail plant outlets.

watering and fertilising.

the care and maintenance of plants on display.

maintaining suitable tempera- tures, humidity and light inten- sity in shops and other display areas.

providing shade and protection from wind and frost in outdoor display areas.

maintaining plants in a healthy attractive condition.

4. displays.

the arrangement and maintenance of displays.


5. salesmanship.

personal qualities and attributes of a good salesman; characteristics and traits of cus- tomers; sales techniques.

arranging and maintaining displays of seeds, plants and horticultural requisites.

Writ- ing directional signs and signs for plants and displays; writ- ing labels.

dealing with customers; sales techniques; handling com- theft; plaints and questions; cash, cheque and credit card transactions.
Part B (Written)—Two Two-Hour Papers The topics specified in the First Column below and in relation to that topic its practical application specified in the Second Column below and set opposite that topic.

Each paper may contain questions relating to any of the topics and the practical application of that topic.

8 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Schedule 6.

Weed Control.
Weed Control.

Topic Practical Application Methods mulching, chemicals and cultural practices.

of weed control; cultivation, Controlling weeds by cultivation; soil and other conditions necessary for good weed control; spreading weeds by cultivation.

Mulching using suitable ma- terials; applying mulches.

Controlling weeds in lawns.

7.

Pesticide Legislation.

8.

Legislation covering the safe use of pesticides in the home garden and their display, sale and storage in retail outlets.

Lawns.
Lawns.

(a) soil and other conditions necessary for good lawns.

Lawn preparation, sowing and maintenance.

(b) non-grass lawns.

9.

Planting.

Soil and other conditions growth.

and mosses Controlling lichens.

Selecting herbicides for spe- cific purposes in the home gar- den such as before sowing or planting, among shrubs, and on paths and waste areas.

Applying herbicides.

Storing, selling and using pes- ticides.


preparing seed bed; applying fertilisers; pre-sowing weed control; selecting suitable seed mixtures; sowing and treating new lawns.

maintaining established lawns; renovating old lawns.

preparing and selecting suit- able planting methods for laying non-grass lawns.

plants and sites Preparing shrubs, vegetables and hedges.

trees, for rose beds, flowers, 9 Schedule Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 10.
Sowing.

The germination process; soil and other condi- tions necessary for germination.

11.

Care of House Plants.

Conditions and treatment necessary for good growth and health of house plants.

12.

Pruning.

Reasons for pruning; pruning principles.

13.

Propagation.

14.

15.

Methods suitable for home gardeners; cuttings, layering, division, budding and grafting.

Drainage.

Need for drainage.

Drainage systems suitable for home gardens such as open drains, field tiles and perforated plastic pipes.
Garden Construction—(Using materials com- monly stocked by garden centres.)

paving materials.

(a) (b) (c) ornamental garden pools both fibre- glass and polythene lined.

low maintenance gardens using peb- bles, bark and similar materials.

Planting and caring for bare root, balled and container grown plants, bedding plants, vegetable seedlings, herba- ceous perennials, bulbs, corms and tubers until established.

Preparing soil for sowing in gardens and seed beds; sow- ing; growing seedlings; thin- ning.
Sowing in seed boxes; using suitable composts; pricking out.

Potting up, re-potting, using suitable composts.

Watering, controlling pests and diseases, feeding and gen- eral maintenance of house plants.

Pruning fruit trees, bushes, and vines, roses, and commonly grown ornamental shrubs.

Disbudding and stopping Propagating common garden plants by these methods.

Digging open drains.

Installing field tiles and plastic pipes.

laying paving slabs and bricks.


installing fibreglass garden pools and constructing poly- thene lined garden pools.

installing low maintenance gardens.

16.

Hand and motorised tools and equipment used by home gardeners.

10 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Schedule Characteristics and safe use of home garden tools and equipment.

Choosing and using home gar- den tools and equipment.

17.

Greenhouses and Shadehouses.


Greenhouses and shadehouses suitable for use by home gardeners; characteristics of covering materials.

Organisation and Management.

18.

Controlling light, temperature and humidity in greenhouses.

(a) (b) staff control and staff training.

elementary business practices.

implementing staff control and staff training techniques.

buying; advertising; planning; stocktaking.


Part C —Oral and Practical The topics specified in the First Column below and in relation to each such topic its practical application specified in the Second Column below and set opposite that topic.

Candidates may be examined on the practical application of the topics specified in PARTS A and B of this scheme and shall, in addition, be required to answer a question or questions relating to safety in the handling and use of horticultural requisites.
Topic Plant Identification Culture and Use.

(Specimens may include plants other than ornamentals weeds such as fruit and shelter).

Weed Identification and Control.

Pest and Disease Identification.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Display Preparation.


Practical Application Identifying plants commonly found in home gardens in the relevant area, giving botanical and common names and the main points about their charac- teristics and culture such as hardiness, height and spread, flowering time, uses, soil and climatic requirements.

Identifying weeds common in the rele- vant area, giving common names and recommendations for control.
Identifying common pests, diseases and physiological disorders, giving common names and recommendations for prevention and control.

Supplying information needed to pro- duce signs suitable for plant displays such as plant size, plant names, cul- tural information and sign layout.

11 Explanatory note Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 Topic Practical Application Writing and attaching plant labels.

5.

Tools and Equipment.

6.

7.

Plant Care.


Salesmanship.

8. Business Practices.

Arranging a display of plants or horti- cultural requisites or a display of both plants and horticultural requisites.

Using and caring for garden tools.

Maintaining plants in retail outlets in- cluding watering, spraying, feeding.

Dealing with customers and questions frequently asked by customers; ex- plaining and demonstrating the use of garden equipment and tools.
Handling cash, cheque and credit card transactions; checking delivery dock- ets, invoices, statements and other business documents; stocktaking; use of telephone and other services.

Revocation 8.
Revocation 8.

The scheme for the Examination of Candidates for the Horticultural Salesman’s Certificate [HSC (NZ)] of the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Incorporated, which scheme is set out in the Schedule to the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1968 (SR 1968/122), is hereby revoked.

R L G Talbot, in the place of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Explanatory note This note is not part of the notice, but is intended to indicate its gen- eral effect.
12 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Explanatory note This notice gives effect to a new scheme for examination for the Horticultural Sales Certificate (HSC) of the Royal New Zealand In- stitute of Horticulture.

It replaces the scheme for examination for the Horticultural Salesman’s Certificate [HSC (NZ)] of the Institute.

Issued under the authority of the Regulations Act 1936.

Date of notification in Gazette: 20 May 1982.


13 Notes Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Examinations Notice 1982 Reprinted as at 12 May 2011 Contents 1 2 3 General About this eprint List of amendments incorporated in this eprint (most recent first) General This is an eprint of the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horti- culture Examinations Notice 1982.

The eprint incorporates all the amendments to the notice as at 12 May 2011.
The list of amendments at the end of these notes specifies all the amend- ments incorporated into this eprint since 3 September 2007.

Relevant provisions of any amending enactments that contain transitional, savings, or application provisions that cannot be compiled in the eprint are also included, after the principal enactment, in chronological order.

About this eprint This eprint has not been officialised.
For more in- formation about eprints and officialisation, please see http://www.pco.parliament.govt.nz/eprints/.

List of amendments incorporated in this eprint (most recent first) Regulatory Reform (Revocations) Order 2011 (SR 2011/99): clause 3 Notes 1 2 3 14