Viticulture

Viticulture

Course info

Learn to grow grapes!  This is a serious course for vineyard workers, hobby farmers, farm managers, amateur enthusiasts or anyone working or aspiring to work in this industry.

What will you achieve from this course?

After completing Viticulture you will have the knowledge necessary to choose an appropriate site for a vineyard, carry out simple soil tests, measure ph levels and the water content of soil, as well as choose appropriate grape varieties for different situations, devise procedures to establish a vineyard and much much more!

Lessons:

•     Introduction - Describe the nature and scope of the Viticulture industry both locally and worldwide.
•     Climate & Soils - Identify suitable climate and soil conditions for vineyard site establishment.
•     Selecting Grape Varieties - Select and evaluate appropriate grape varieties for different situations.
•     Vineyard Establishment - Develop a procedure to establish a vineyard.
•     Grapevine Culture Part A (Training & Pruning) - Specify the techniques used in the culture of grape vines (Training & Pruning Grapevines).
•     Grapevine Culture Part B (Weeds, Pests & Diseases) - Specify the techniques used in the culture of grape vines (Weed, Pest & Disease Control).
•     Grapevine Culture Part C (Irrigation & Feeding) - Specify the techniques used in the culture of grape vines (Irrigation & Feeding).
•     Improving Grape Quality - Explain different ways to ensure or improve grape quality.
•     Harvesting & Selling - Specify procedure for harvest and post-harvest treatment and formulate market strategy for vineyard products.
•     Wine - Explain the basic principles of wine making.

Course Delivery

This course is able to be completed either online or by correspondence.

Work Load  | Full time: 12hrs per week |  Part time: 6hrs per week |  Total Duration 100hrs

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