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.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. Applicants employed for a minimum of three years by a wine producer 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

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 and 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 of Agricultural Science.

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 essential study materials.

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		All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2007	Margaret River Campus	Semester 1		Y
2007	Margaret River Campus	Semester 2		Y
2008	Margaret River Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	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.