Diploma of Viticulture
AHC51519
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Online Classes & Face to face Workshops
Diploma of Viticulture - AHC51519
Course Overview
This course sets students up for an exciting career in the world of Viticulture. Whether you're a passionate newcomer or currently employed in the industry, our qualification is designed to cater to your learning needs.
Through this comprehensive course, students will gain valuable knowledge and skills in various aspects of viticulture. Participants will learn how to effectively apply essential biosecurity measures, develop a strategic grape production plan, monitor and manage soils for optimal production, and efficiently manage water systems.
The Diploma of Viticulture offers two different streams depending upon the student's needs and desired outcomes from undertaking the training. The viticulture stream is for individuals looking to move into vineyard management or a technical role in the viticulture industry. The winemaking stream is for individuals looking to own or operate a small vineyard and pursue making their own wine.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
This course prepares graduates to work in a range of roles such as:
- Vineyard Manager
- Supervisor or Foreperson
- Grape Liaison Officer
- Grape Purchasing Officer
- Viticultural Technical Officer
Further study
After graduating, students might like to undertake further study with the Bachelor of Viticulture or Wine Science offered by Charles Sturt University.
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
Choose a location below to learn more about when this course is offered and on which days you’ll need to attend.
Wangaratta - Tone Road
(2 commencing soon)
Viticulture Stream - Starts On: 02-Sep-2024 - Part time - Online Classes & Face to face Workshops - Applications Close: 12-Aug-2024
Wine Stream - Starts On: 02-Sep-2024 - Part time - Online Classes & Face to face Workshops - Applications Close: 12-Aug-2024
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 10 units: 6 core and 4 elective.
Core units
6 unit(s)
- AHCBAC509 Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops
- AHCBIO305 Apply biosecurity measures
- AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements
- AHCPHT508 Develop a grape production plan
- AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production
- AHCWAT503 Manage water systems
Elective units
7 unit(s)
- AHCPCM501 Diagnose plant health problems
- AHCPHT409 Develop a crop regulation program
- AHCPHT507 Evaluate grapes for production
- AHCPHT509 Evaluate wine
- AHCPHT510 Manage a wine making process
- AHCWHS402 Maintain workplace health and safety processes
- AHCWRK410 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Attendance & commitment
General public blended delivery (both winemaking and viticulture streams) | 3 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Spend 8 hours per week researching and completing assessments.
- Attend residential schools in September in Year 1, May & October in Year 2, and May in Year 3.
- Attend 1-hour weekly webinars.
- Consolidate learning while working in the industry.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Wine tasting
- Grape sample processing
- Knowledge questions
- Portfolios
- Simulated demonstration
- Roleplay
- Projects
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Before being accepted into the course applicants:
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they will likely complete the course successfully.
- Students must be employed in a vineyard for a minimum of 2 days per week.
- The minimum age for this course is 18.
- Students must also be able to attend residential schools in September in Year 1, May & October in Year 2, and May in Year 3.
Inherent requirements
- Working in this industry may involve seasonal work, with some peak activity periods during the year based on the grape growing schedule. Extended working hours during these peak periods, which may vary depending on the employer and also the grape growing region, the delivery and assessment of this course will take into account these variations.
- Students need the physical stamina to carry out physical outdoor tasks such as pruning and soil sampling.
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:
- are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2024 and may change without notice.
- will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.
Course Fees consist of 3 different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - cover the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
- an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
- Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts, and booklets, e-Learning resources, and associated license access fees and excursions.
- Student Services Fee (SSF) - contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
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Student support
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Learning support
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.
Support for personal issues
We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.
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Disability support
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Counselling services
We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.
Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.
Further information is provided at course induction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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