The Kurri Kurri campus of TAFE NSW is pleased to advise that enrolment is now open for a new Diploma of Viticulture course to commence on 24 April in Term 2 of this year. And even better news, this course will be Fee Free for those who meet the basic Smart and Skilled requirements (Australian Citizen with a NSW address).

Course Details:

Part time - 2 years/8 study Terms

2 x 3hr online sessions per week (school holidays excluded) + approx. 4 hours/week personal study time

1 x 3 day training/assessment block each Term at the Kurri Kurri campus winery

10 x units of study

 The units of study in this course are:

• AHCBAC509 – Plan and manage long-term weed, pest, and disease control in crops
• AHCBIO305 – Apply biosecurity measures
• AHCBUS511 – Manage enterprise staff requirements
• AHCPHT508 – Develop a grape production plan
• AHCSOL505 – Monitor and manage soils for production
• AHCWAT503 – Manage water systems
• AHCPHT509 – Evaluate wine
• AHCWHS502 – Manage work health and safety processes
• AHCPHT510 – Manage a wine making process
• AHCPHT413 – Oversee vineyard practices

More information can be found on their information leaflet HERE.

Ready to take the next step….you can enrol HERE for this course.