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

Locations and dates
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Length

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

90
Fees

2023: $744 plus $180 Student Services Levy

A Student Service Fee applies (2025; $2.17 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.

N.B. The 2026 SSF final fee is currently subject to consultation with learners.
National qualification code

NZ2676

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

This qualification aims to provide the winegrowing industry with individuals with the skill and knowledge to supervise operations in winegrowing.

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

With study options that allow you to study around work easily, 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.