GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
3 years
Advance your viticulture career with this 3-year part-time diploma covering vineyard management, sustainable practices, and business operations. Ideal for employed vineyard workers seeking supervisory and managerial roles.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and employed in a vineyard for a minimum of 2 days per week (or be an owner-operator working on their own vineyard) with access to a vineyard manager and vineyard records. You must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels, and undertake a Pre-training Review interview. You will need a laptop/computer with internet access and the physical stamina to carry out outdoor tasks such as pruning and soil sampling.
The course comprises 10 units: 6 core and 4 elective. Core units include: Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops; Apply biosecurity measures; Manage enterprise staff requirements; Develop a grape production plan; Monitor and manage soils for production; and Manage water systems. Elective units include: Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program; Develop a crop regulation program; Evaluate grapes for production; and Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices. Topics covered include vineyard establishment and management, canopy management to optimize grape quality and yield, pest and disease management, irrigation and water management, grape production management including monitoring vine health and managing nutrition, sustainable viticulture practices, and business management skills.
GOTAFE is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) with national recognition delivering quality vocational education. The provider offers comprehensive support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance. GOTAFE's blended delivery model combines weekly webinars with residential schools and workplace learning, allowing students to consolidate knowledge while working in the industry. The institution is committed to inclusive education and provides tailored support for diverse learners.
Graduates may be eligible for roles including Vineyard Manager, Viticulturist, Irrigation Manager, Pest and Disease Manager, Vineyard Operations Manager, Vineyard Consultant, and Grape Production Manager. After graduating, participants might undertake further study in the Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology or related qualifications in agriculture, horticulture, or agribusiness. The qualification opens pathways to supervisory and managerial positions within the viticulture and wine production industries.
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