New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 5) (Winegrowing)

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Locations and dates

Marlborough:

Flexible intakes available
Study options

Part time
Length

Part time: One day per fortnight in class plus online tutorials - duration 2 years.
Total credits

120
Fees

2022: $800 plus $30 Student Services Levy per course, 2023: $822 plus $30 Student Services Levy per course

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

NZ2666

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.

If you have gained significant operational experience in the viticulture industry or have transferrable skills in horticulture production operations, this programme will take you to the next step as a winegrower.

Much of the programme (150 hours) will be delivered through your workplace with support from 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(external link).

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(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(external link).

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.

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