New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) (Fruit Production) - Viticulture

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From 2023, NMIT and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of
Te Pūkenga, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. See more here.
Locations and dates

Marlborough:

22 August 2022

19 September 2022

23 January 2023

8 May 2023

17 July 2023

21 August 2023

18 September 2023
Length

24 weeks full-time: 22 teaching weeks plus 2 holiday weeks. Currently only offered part-time.
Total credits

90
Fees

2022: $720 plus $180 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2676

Learn about grape production operations and how to make yourself a valuable part of a winegrowing team.

This programme is eligible for fees-free under the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). Please note fees will only be covered under TTAF until 31 December 2022. See the full details here.(external link) Students are advised to enquire about their eligibility for any other fees-free funding when enrolling.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the winegrowing industry with individuals who have the skill and knowledge to supervise operations in winegrowing.

This programme covers the hands-on and theoretical knowledge you need to successfully look after a vineyard and supervise staff.

With study options that allow you to easily study around work, it is perfect for leading-hands and supervisors, or vineyard staff looking to step up the ladder to become a supervisor.

Learn:

Grape production operations throughout the calendar year
Crop protection programmes
Winegrowing management techniques to optimise fruit quality production
Supervision, team building and communication skills

Study Primary Industry Business Management

If you are planning a career in viticulture or winegrowing you'll find the New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management(external link) the perfect way to increase your management skills. Delivered online with block courses throughout the year (aligned with your study) this programme will offer you the opportunity to:

Be able to achieve business and career goals faster
Gain the confidence to present accounts and plans to banks, accountants, and other rural professionals in the best way possible
Make decisions based on sound judgement
Work with your own business' statistics.
Gain ideas and inspiration from colleagues
Have a highly respected, industry-recognised qualification

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

NCEA level 2

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.)

English language requirements

Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme. Ways, in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply); completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3 with any endorsement); approved scores on IELTS tests (Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5); or completion of accepted international equivalents.