152321 v.2 Associate Degree in Viticulture


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

Introduction

This course prepares students in the skills of 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. It also provides a sound business management framework for the application of technology in moderngrape and wine production.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None. One TEE mathematics subject, Chemistry and Biology desirable. Applicants who have not passed TEE mathematics will be required to pass approved bridging units.

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) may receive some recognition of prior learning in this course.

Duration and Availability

The course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study at both the Bentley Campus and Margaret River Education Centre. It is desired that students gain practical experience in vineyards, cellars and wineries, during vacation periods.

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 vital study materials.

Special Note

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

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
11247 v.4   Grape and Wine Production 101 5.0 25.0
303226 v.2   Horticulture Plant and Soil Resources 101 5.0 25.0
303227 v.2   Communications 101 2.0 12.5
303309 v.1   Mechanisation 101 3.0 12.5
7078 v.6   Chemistry 141 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
12617 v.2   Irrigation Science and Soil Technology 102 5.0 25.0
13464 v.4   Wine Microbiology 102 5.0 25.0
13465 v.2   Wine Chemistry 102 5.0 25.0
13498 v.3   Vine and Grape Physiology 102 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
12616 v.2   Wine Production 201 5.0 25.0
13321 v.4   Viticulture Principles 201 4.0 25.0
308401 v.1   Wine Science 201 5.0 25.0
308402 v.1   Grapevine Pests and Diseases 201 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
12614 v.3   Wine Science 202 5.0 25.0
12615 v.4   Viticulture Practices 202 4.0 25.0
12620 v.3   Sensory Evaluation 202 5.0 25.0
13495 v.2   Water Resource Management 202 5.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2005 Margaret River Campus Semester 1   Y      
2005 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.



 

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