NZ Certificate in Winegrowing (Level 4)
Growing & Vines
A course by
EIT
A part-time on campus or online programme teaching viticulture, winegrowing, and vineyard supervision, ideal for those entering or progressing in the wine industry.
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Core skills this course teaches
Supervise vineyard team
Supervise and provide instruction to team members using a range of effective communication and interpersonal skills relevant to the viticulture sector.
Monitor sustainable winegrowing operations
Implement and monitor sustainable winegrowing operations to achieve grape quality specifications.
About This Course
This one-year, part-time Level 4 certificate is designed for both new and experienced vineyard workers wishing to step up to leadership or supervisory roles in winegrowing. The programme covers technical and practical aspects of grape growing, vineyard management, sustainable production, grape protection, and effective team leadership. It incorporates the NZ Certificate in Horticulture Production (Winegrowing strand), can be completed fully online or onsite, and requires access to a vineyard for practical tasks. Graduates gain skills needed to supervise winegrowing operations, implement sustainable horticultural practices, and support vineyard teams.
Course Content
- Introductory Human Resources (supervising and motivating a team, conflict resolution)
- Winegrowing Environment (soil management, environmental technologies, vineyard layout planning)
- Wine Grape Management (grape physiology, sustainable viticulture techniques, canopy management)
- Pruning and Trellis Systems (pruning methods, trellis and training system identification, team supervision)
- Crop Protection (planning grape protection, pest/disease/weed management, evaluating protection programmes)
- Vintage Operations (harvest timing/parameters, harvest supervision, basic winemaking principles)
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 2; or a qualification at Level 2 or above
Build towards these roles
Vineyard supervisorVineyard leading hand
Build skills in these industries
ViticultureWine ProductionHorticulture
