New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 5) (Winegrowing)
Growing & Vines
A course by
NMIT
A two-year part-time diploma empowering current industry professionals to lead, plan, and manage effective and sustainable wine-growing operations throughout New Zealand. Delivered through workplace-integrated learning, on-campus block courses, and online tutorials.
NZ$1,069
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Plan and manage sustainable vineyard operations
Graduates will be able to plan and manage efficient, effective, and sustainable wine-growing operations.
Wine grape protection and quality management
Ability to plan and execute a sustainable wine grape protection programme to achieve grape quality specifications.
About This Course
The New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Winegrowing) is designed for those working in the viticulture industry, lifestyle block owners with vineyards, and winery workers looking to deepen their winegrowing expertise. This Level 5 national qualification, awarded through Te Pūkenga, covers sustainable vineyard operations, leadership, grape development, protection, soils, nutrition, planning, and vineyard practice. The flexible, part-time delivery combines online tutorials, on-campus blocks in Marlborough, and extensive workplace application supported by tutors and industry partners.
Course Content
- Leadership in the Vineyard
- Wine Grape Development and Quality
- Weather and Wine Grape Protection
- Vineyard Soils, Water and Nutrition Management
- Vineyard Crop Protection
- Vineyard Planning and Management
- Industry Practice - Vineyard (Elective)
- Viticulture Research Topic (Elective)
- Work-integrated practical components
- Sustainable winegrowing techniques
- Efficient and effective wine-growing operations
Entry Requirements
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production at Level 4 or equivalent academic achievement
Build towards these roles
Vineyard managerViticulturistWinery worker with viticulture knowledgeSupervisor or team leader in vineyard operationsLifestyle vineyard owner
Build skills in these industries
ViticultureWine industryHorticulture
