308195 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Viticulture
GradCertVit(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 052811A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years
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 wuality. 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.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 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 | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: January 28, 2005
CRICOS provider code 00301J