New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 5) (Winegrowing) Build your viticulture skills from anywhere in New Zealand. New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 5) (Winegrowing)
Course details
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About the course
Build and acknowledge your skills as a winegrower with this programme designed to empower you as a leader with a keen eye for sustainable wine-growing operations.
Study while you work anywhere nationwide. Connect with your fellow learners and integrate practical, work-based components into your day-to-day work with expert tutor support. You can also connect with industry partners on-campus during courses and throughout your studies.
Our programme can take you to the next level as a winegrower, whether you have significant operational experience in the viticulture industry or transferrable skills in horticulture production operations.
It is also ideal for:
- Lifestyle block owners with vineyards
- Independent vineyard owners
- Winery workers seeking to upskill their viticulture knowledge, for example, to better understand the close connection between winegrowing and winemaking
Much of the programme (150 hours) will be delivered through your workplace with support from your tutor/Primary ITO, allowing you to integrate the practical and work-based components in your day-to-day work, combined with on-campus block courses.
You will learn leadership and relationship management skills that you can apply to how you work with team members or manage a team.
Upon graduating, you will also be able to contribute to your workplace with the following specialist skills and knowledge:
- Planning and managing efficient, effective, and sustainable wine-growing operations
- Planning and executing a sustainable wine grape protection programme to achieve grape quality specifications
- To achieve a desirable wine quality, you will also build sustainable wine-growing techniques
Want to continue developing your skills? We recommend progressing to the New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industries Business Management.
Programme delivery
This programme is only available part-time for those currently working in the industry. Each course is delivered every second year.
To be awarded the New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Wine Growing), learners need to successfully complete six compulsory courses and one of the two elective courses.
Compulsory courses
Leadership in the Vineyard (HPW501)
Wine Grape Development and Quality (HPW502)
Weather and Wine Grape Protection (HPW503)
Vineyard Soils, Water and Nutrition Management (HPW504)
Vineyard Crop Protection (HPW505)
Vineyard Planning and Management (HPW506)
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production at Level 4 or equivalent academic achievement.
English language requirements
If English is not the applicant's first language they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives [English Proficiency Outcomes Chart](https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/rules-fees-policies/nzqa-rules/approval-recognition-and-accreditation/#:~:text=2022%20are%20revoked.-,Appendix%201%3A%20Internationally%20Recognised%20English%20Proficiency%20Outcomes%20for%20International%20Students,-Rule%2022.2(d "Open external link").
Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment.
- IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)
Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills. Refer to the [English Proficiency Outcomes Chart](https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/rules-fees-policies/nzqa-rules/approval-recognition-and-accreditation/#:~:text=2022%20are%20revoked.-,Appendix%201%3A%20Internationally%20Recognised%20English%20Proficiency%20Outcomes%20for%20International%20Students,-Rule%2022.2(d "Goes to NZQA").
Other application requirements
Applicants will need to be in current employment in this industry in New Zealand and be able to attend the on-campus block courses in Marlborough. If you are already a full-time student in the Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking programme, you may be able to study a course/s as an elective.
About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.