New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Fruit Production) or (Wine Growing) (Level 5)
Growing & Vines
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Gain the skills to become a competent leader in the fruit production or wine grape production industries. Study online and manage an orchard or vineyard while working in the industry.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Work-based/Online
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Manage horticultural or viticultural operations
Graduates will be able to manage horticultural or viticultural operations to ensure fruit or wine grape quality requirements are met.
Apply leadership skills in horticulture or viticulture contexts
Demonstrate competency in leadership within orchard or vineyard environments, coordinating teams and resources.
Optimise fruit/wine grape crop development and quality
What You're Signing Up For
This part-time, online diploma is designed for those currently working in horticulture or viticulture who want to upskill for leadership roles. With a focus on either fruit production or wine growing, students attend block courses tailored to seasonal industry demands and learn to manage operations for orchard or vineyard production quality. Graduates will be able to run fruit or wine grape operations confidently and progress into management roles.
Course Content
- Leadership in the Orchard
- Fruit Crop Development and Quality
- Weather and Fruit Crop Protection
- Orchard Soils, Water and Nutrition Management
- Orchard Crop Protection
- Orchard Planning and Management
- Industry Practice - Orchard
- Leadership in the Vineyard
- Wine Grape Development and Quality
- Weather and Wine Grape Protection
- Vineyard Soils, Water and Nutrient Management
- Vineyard Crop Protection
- Industry Practice - Vineyard
- Vineyard Planning and Management
- Block courses for industry-based learning
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) (Fruit Production) (Wine Growing) OR equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Viticulture
Agriculture
Wine Industry
Future employment opportunities might be
Orchard manager
Vineyard manager
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