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Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
ViticultureCourse specialisation
Schedule
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
Duration
2 yearsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
28 Apr 2025First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
9 Apr 2027Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Class time
4 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
10 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Course fees
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Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday and Wednesday with evening classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
A 2-day block attendance per term at TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri Campus Winery, over the 2-year duration of the qualification
Additional study time of 6 hours per week to complete assessment tasks
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks
Skills assessments: projects
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Submission of a logbook e.g. keeping a record of the relevant experience gained at your industry-specific workplace is crucial
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
Work experience provides you with exposure to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Mandatory work placement is not required in this course, however we strongly recommend you undertake work experience with a suitable industry employer. You are responsible for arranging your own work placement. Our team can offer support and guidance to assist you.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Access to a computer with reliable internet, webcam and headset with microphone
Access to a commercial vineyard and associated winery or the ability to attend all practical assessment blocks held at Kurri Kurri Campus winery
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Viticulture qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 10 units of competency, including 6 core and 4 speciality units.
Core units - 6
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in cropsAHCBAC509
Apply biosecurity measuresAHCBIO303
Manage enterprise staff requirementsAHCBUS511
Develop a grape production planAHCPHT508
Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Kurri Kurri
Campus facilities
Free parking
Bike racks
Library
Café
Water fountains
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Cultural space
Yarning circle
Accessible toilet
Ambulant toilet
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