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This course provides key vocational skills for people who are working – or wish to work – within a production or production support role within the wine industry.
Summary
This course provides key vocational skills for people who are working – or wish to work – within a production or production support role within the wine industry. For students based in the workplace, learning is on-the-job, with some on campus learning. If you’re campus based, learning is conducted one day per week on campus. This course will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge you need for cool climate wine grape production.
As well as developing your skills carrying out canopy maintenance, planting vines by hand and pruning, you will learn how to train vines, take and process vine cuttings and pick grapes by hand. You’ll also learn how to recognise disorders, identify pests and diseases, as well as prepare and apply chemicals under supervision.
As part of the course, you will also learn how to implement a food safety program and procedures, apply quality systems, and participate in effective work health and safety processes.
Career Outcomes
A Leading Hand (Vineyard), also commonly referred to as a Vineyard Supervisor, is a mid-level leadership role responsible for overseeing daily vineyard operations and managing small teams of workers. You act as the critical bridge between upper management (like a Vineyard Manager) and the ground-level crew.