This course provides students with skills in vineyard management and winemaking, educating them for roles as vineyard managers, technical officers, marketing agents and wine makers both in Australia and overseas. The course covers the biology of the vine, provides a scientific background to, and an understanding of, the principles of vineyard management and winemaking, and the relationship between grape and wine quality. It also provides a sound business management framework for the application of technolgy in modern grape and wine production. Applicants who have not passed TEE Mathematics will be required to pass an approved bridging unit. TEE Biology provides useful preparation.
Alternative pathways are available for mature age students.
Students in the Associate Degree in Viticulture may apply to transfer into this course, with each individual case considered on its merits. Advanced Standing Applications for advanced standing are assessed on an individual basis. Students are required to undertake a period of 24 weeks practical experience in vineyards, cellars and wineries. This may be completed part-time or during vacation periods. Intermediate Awards A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Associate Degree in Viticulture may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Director, Muresk Institute of Agriculture.