311714 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Wine Industry

Introduction

This course provides a highly flexible study program that enables students to develop a study plan to suit their needs around the structure of three majors: viticulture, or oenology. The wine industry is characterised by considerable crossover among core activities. For example, it is not uncommon for people engaged in wine production roles to also include responsibilities for, or interactions with, both viticulture and wine marketing. Likewise, people engaged in viticulture roles are often required to drawn on technical aspects of wine production and sensory evaluation of wines. This course enables students to obtain a solid scientific and practical understanding of their major of choice while also being able to select related units from other majors. The courses are suited to people who are currently employed in the wine industry who wish to advance their career options or those seeking to enter the industry. Students who are entering the industry with a limited science background are also able to select foundation units to assist with their transition.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. Applicants employed for a minimum of three years within the wine industry in a management function may apply on the basis of prior learning.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

One year full-time or equivalent part-time. The course is available from the Margaret River Education campus and can be completed on a part-time basis externally (with intensive practical periods).

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Award II

Graduate Certificate in Wine Industry (311707)

Course Organisation

Students are required to select one of two majors - viticulture or oenology. Each major has a number of required and optional units. All students must complete a one-unit research project on a topic of their choice related to their major.

Professional Recognition

Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership to the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this Graduate Diploma may find employment in viticulture, wine making, wine marketing and or/wine tourism industries within Australia and overseas. The wine industry remains a strong employer of graduates and this program is also highly suited to individuals who are currently employed within the industry who wish to advance their career opportunities.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.