308182 v.1 Graduate Diploma in Viticulture

GradDipVit(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050731F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

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.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree from a recognised institution. Applicants may also be considered on the basis of the relevance and equivalence of their qualifications and experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Viticulture.

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 of Agricultural Science.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will find employment with industries associated with the viticulture industry.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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
307285	v.2	Wine Industry Project 501	5.0	25.0
307288	v.2	Viticulture Resource Management 501	5.0	25.0
308036	v.2	Viticulture Principles 501	6.0	25.0
308037	v.2	Grapevine Pests and Diseases 501	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
307287	v.2	Wine Industry Project 502	5.0	25.0
308038	v.2	Viticulture Practices 502	5.0	25.0
308039	v.2	Water Resource Management 502	5.0	25.0
308040	v.2	Sensory Evaluation 502	5.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal
2008	Margaret River Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Margaret River Campus	Semester 2	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.