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Diploma of Viticulture


 National Code: AHC51524
 TAFE SA Code: TP01550


2025 start

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.

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42 months 

Part Time

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Barossa Valley

844307

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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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.

Fees

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.

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    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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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    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 (AHC51524)
    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

  • Course Units

    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
    Manage a wine making process 200
    Manage workplace health and safety processes 90
    Oversee vineyard practices 80

Further Information

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Diploma of Viticulture
TP01550
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