308195 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Viticulture

GradCertVit(Curtin)

Introduction
This course provides skills in viticulture and education for employment as technical officers and viticulturalists both in Australia and overseas. It provides a scientific background to, and an understanding of, the principles of viticulture, and the relationship between grape and wine quality. An understanding of the resource management associated with viticulture and an understanding of viticultural practices is developed.

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

Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one semester full time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
The principles and practices associated with viticulture and their relationship to grape and wine quality. The Viticultural Environments of Western Australia, Pest and Disease Management, Vineyard Factors Affecting Wine Quality. Management of viticultural resources, decision-making in viticulture with special reference to climates, soils, grape cultivars and root stocks.

Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute Agricultural Science (AIAIS).

Career Opportunities
Graduates will find employment with industries associated with viticulture.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

307285 v.1 Viticulture Project 501 5.0 25.0

307288 v.1 Viticulture Resource Management 501 5.0 25.0

308036 v.1 Viticulture Principles 501 5.0 25.0

308037 v.1 Grapevine Pests and Diseases 501 5.0 25.0

100.0

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2004 Margaret River Campus Semester 1 Y
2004 Margaret River Campus Semester 2 Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.