Introduction to the Winegrowing Industry
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
Core skills this course teaches
Understanding grape and wine production factors
List and describe factors important to the production of quality grapes and wine.
Knowledge of grape growing and wine making processes
Describe the basic processes of grape growing and wine making.
Recognition of grape varieties and wine styles
Recognise the differences between major grape varieties and wine styles.
What You're Signing Up For
You’ll learn the ins and outs of the grape and wine industry, including the factors important to grape and wine production quality, basic grape growing and wine making processes, major grape varieties and wine styles, wine marketing fundamentals, consumer behavior, and the role of tourism in the wine industry. The course includes on-campus activities and requires some attendance.
Course Content
- Factors important to production of quality grapes and wine
- Basic processes of grape growing and wine making
- Differences between major grape varieties and wine styles
- Fundamentals of wine marketing and consumer behavior
- Role of tourism in the wine industry
- Citing and summarising references correctly
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Wine Industry
Tourism
Marketing
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in wine production and marketing
Careers in viticulture and enology