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.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 2 years
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.
Leadership and team management in a viticulture context
Apply leadership and relationship management skills to work with or lead teams in vineyard settings.
What You're Signing Up For
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
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production at Level 4 or equivalent academic achievement
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Viticulture
Wine industry
Horticulture
Future employment opportunities might be
Vineyard manager
Viticulturist
Winery worker with viticulture knowledge