QUALIFICATION

Diploma of Viticulture


National Code: AHC51519
TAFE SA Code: TP01172


Description

Take your career to the next level with the Diploma of Viticulture, the industry standard qualification for vineyard supervisors and viticulture farm managers. You'll develop specialised knowledge in viticulture, including grape production, soil and crop management, irrigation systems and biosecurity measures. Gain an in-depth understanding of the wine making process and how to manage vineyard practices.

Duration
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42 months 

Part Time

Locations & Applications

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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements

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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Classes are scheduled around seasonality with face to face classes and independent learning. This qualication can take up to 42 months for completion.

Industry Conditions and Skills
It is recommended that you have access to a vineyard to be able to undertake some units within the qualifcation.

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 42 month course
Full Fee
$1,842
$12,892

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

  • Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes

    Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include Viticulture farm manager, Vineyard supervisor, Junior manager.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of Viticulture (AHC51519)
    This course includes skills in managing staff, diagnosing plant health problems, developing a grape production plan and monitoring soils for production. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 4 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings
  • Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply biosecurity measures 100
    Develop a grape production plan 180
    Manage enterprise staff requirements 140
    Manage water systems 120
    Monitor and manage soils for production 120
    Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops 130

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Diagnose plant health problems 120
    Evaluate grapes for production 140
    Evaluate wine 200
    Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs 50
    Manage a wine making process 200
    Manage work health and safety processes 90
    Oversee vineyard practices 80
    Prepare estimates quotes & tenders 120
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