Diploma of Viticulture
This qualification covers management work in vineyards and the wider grape-growing industry. It includes planning grape production, managing weeds, pests and diseases, biosecurity, soils, water systems and staff. People who already manage vineyards may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- AHC51519 Diploma of Viticulture (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Vineyard managers and senior vineyard staff who plan and run grape production and want a formal qualification.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Vineyard manager
- Viticulturist
- Farm manager
- Vineyard supervisor
Qualification structure
10 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: 2 must be from the electives listed below. 2 from the remaining electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core units
6 units- AHCBAC509Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops
- AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
- AHCBUS511Manage enterprise staff requirements
- AHCPHT508Develop a grape production plan
- AHCSOL505Monitor and manage soils for production
- AHCWAT503Manage water systems
Elective units
24 units- AHCBER503Manage active operational emergency disease or pest sites
- AHCBIO301Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest
- AHCBUS513Market products and services
- AHCBUS514Negotiate and monitor contracts
- AHCBUS515Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
- AHCBUS516Develop and review a business plan
- AHCBUS518Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
- AHCCHM501Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
- AHCMOM311Operate precision control technology
- AHCMOM501Manage machinery and equipment
- AHCMOM502Implement a machinery management system
- AHCORG509Prepare and manage organic or biodynamic certification
- AHCORG514Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan
- AHCPCM406Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
- AHCPCM507Diagnose plant health problems
- AHCPHT409Develop a crop regulation program
- AHCPHT507Evaluate grapes for production
- AHCPHT509Evaluate wine
- AHCPHT510Manage a wine making process
- AHCWHS503Manage workplace health and safety processes
- AHCWRK410Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- AHCWRK521Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
- TLIL5019Implement and monitor transport logistics
- TLIR4002Source goods/services and evaluate contractors
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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