Programme Outline
This qualification is ideal if you have experience working in a vineyard, or are capable of transferring your prior skills and knowledge to the winegrowing industry and want to progress to being able to supervise operations in viticultural production.
You can choose to study on campus or fully online. On campus study entails attending campus four hours per week.
Access to a vineyard is required as all students must complete practical vineyard tasks.
Upon graduating you will be able to:
- Supervise and provide instruction to team members using a range of effective communication and interpersonal skills relevant to the viticulture sector.
- Implement and monitor sustainable winegrowing operations to achieve grape quality specifications.
- Implement and monitor a sustainable wine grape protection programme to achieve grape quality specifications.
- Monitor and assess sustainable winegrowing techniques to achieve desirable wine quality.
To discuss this programme further please contact the Programme Administrator, Jo Rolfe, on 06 830 1913, or email JRolfe@eit.ac.nz
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this qualification are likely to be employed in the winegrowing industry as vineyard supervisor or vineyard leading hand.
Study Opportunities
This qualification may build on the NZ Certificate in Horticulture [Level 3] and may lead on to the Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
- NCEA Level 2; or
- A qualification at Level 2 or above; or
- Evidence of relevant knowledge and experience in a vineyard (or interest), literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1). (In this case the applicant may be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence).
Other Requirements
- Be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those applicants whose first language is not English should have:
- NZCEL Level 3 with any endorsement; or
- IELTS 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or
- Completion of accepted international equivalents
How to Enrol
Step 1 – Check entry requirements
Make sure you have read and understood the entry requirements for your situation and background.
Entry requirements can be different for domestic and international students.
Step 2 – Confirm campus and check key dates
The next intake date(s) for your chosen course and campus are listed in the Course Details panel on this page.
Dates can vary between campuses, so make sure you have selected the campus you wish to study at.
Step 3 – Confirm fees and costs
Visit https://www.eit.ac.nz/fees/ to see the fees for this programme.
Step 4 – Complete any supporting forms
If your course requires any supporting forms, they will be listed below under ‘Supporting Documentation’
Step 5 – Submit your application
You’ll need an up-to-date email address to start your online application.
You’ll also need to know what you want to study – your degree or programme and majors and/or minors, and the courses you plan to take.
You may be asked to submit supporting documentation with your application.
