152321 v.2 Associate Degree in Viticulture

AssocDVit(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course prepares students in the skills on vineyard management and winemaking, educating them for roles as vineyard managers, technical officers, marketing agents and wine-makers both in Australia and overseas. The course covers the biology of the vine, provides a scientific background to, and an understanding of, the principles of vineyard management and the relationship between grape and wine quality.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note

Alternative pathways are available for mature age students.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Students who have completed the TAFE Certificate IV in Viticulture, Diploma in Viticulture or a National Certificate in Food Processing (Wine) or units of similar contentfrom another tertiary institution may receive some recognition of prior learning in this course.

Duration and Availability

2 years' full-time study or equivalent part-time and is available externally.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to join the Australian Society of Wine Educators, state industry associations and the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Further Information

For further information about the program, contact staff in the Muresk Academic Office freecall telephone: 1800 246 622, email: muresk@curtin.edu.au or visit our website at www.muresk.curtin.edu.au.

Special Note

The first year is completed at the Bentley campus. Students complete the second year of this course at the Margaret River Education Centre.

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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11247	v.5	Grape and Wine Production 101	5.0	25.0
303227	v.4	Agribusiness Communications 101	1.5	12.5
309728	v.2	Agricultural Soils 101	6.0	25.0
309758	v.2	Horticultural Agronomy 101	2.5	12.5
7078	v.6	Chemistry 141	4.0	25.0
		OR
10009	v.3 #	Chemistry 127	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
13464	v.4	Wine Microbiology 102	5.0	25.0
13465	v.3	Wine Chemistry 102	5.0	25.0
309729	v.2	Agricultural Statistics 102	4.0	12.5
309759	v.2	Horticultural Plants and Grapevine Physiology 102	5.0	25.0
309764	v.2	Irrigation Science and Technology 102	4.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12616	v.4	Wine Production 201	4.0	25.0
13321	v.5	Viticulture Principles 201	4.0	25.0
308401	v.2	Wine Science 201	5.0	25.0
308402	v.2	Grapevine Pests and Diseases 201	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
12614	v.4	Wine Science 202	5.0	25.0
12615	v.5	Viticulture Practices 202	5.0	25.0
12620	v.4	Sensory Evaluation 202	5.0	25.0
13495	v.3	Water Resource Management 202	5.0	25.0
				100.0

Chemistry 127 is to be selected if studying at Margaret River Campus.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2009	Margaret River Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	Margaret River Campus	Semester 2	Y

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.