New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) (Wine Growing) NZ Certificate in Horticulture Production (Winegrowing) New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) (Wine Growing)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Whether you're just beginning your journey in the wine industry or are a seasoned professional looking to dig deeper into vineyard management, our flexible program offers the perfect solution.
Grow your skills, know-how and job performance and gain recognition by your employer as you complete this programme at your own pace over one year, aligning with a vineyard production cycle.
This program is ideal if you have prior vineyard experience and aim to move into a supervisory role or can apply your existing skills to the winegrowing industry.
It doesn't matter which wine region you work in, you can learn flexibly with self-directed online study and on-the-job components.
Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to:
- Supervise and effectively communicate with team members in the viticulture sector
- Implement and oversee sustainable winegrowing operations to achieve grape quality standards
- Establish and monitor sustainable wine grape protection programs for optimal grape quality
- Evaluate and apply sustainable winegrowing techniques for desirable wine quality.
Embark on this rewarding journey and unlock the potential of your wine industry career today.
Programme delivery
Combined with self-directed study and one on-campus class per week, much of the learning has been designed to integrate the practical and work-based components in your day-to-day work at your employer's/own vineyard or the NMIT vineyard.
Study from wherever you are based
It doesn't matter which wine region you work in, you can learn flexibly with self-directed and online study and on-the-job components.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
- NCEA level 2 or;
- A qualification at Level 2 or above or;
- Evidence of relevant knowledge and experience in a primary industries environment, including literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1). In this case, the applicant may be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence.
Other requirements
- 16 years of age at the time the programme commences
- Be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes
English language requirements
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those applicants whose first language is not English should have:
- NZCEL Level 3 with any endorsement; or
- IELTS 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or
- Completion of accepted international equivalents
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.