ILP Diploma in Viticulture Level 5

Qualification: ILP Diploma in Viticulture - Level 5
Delivery Sites: Blenheim and Hastings.
Content:
Compulsory:
Electives:
12 Credits required from selected papers.

Entry Requirements:
National Certificate in Horticulture Level 4 or similar qualification.

Minimum of 3 years practical experience in viticulture at supervisory or management level OR a minimum of 5 years horticulture experience.

Literacy and numeracy skills.

Computing skills.

Students whose first language is not English must also demonstrate an IELTS score of an average of no less that 5.5

Motivation, enthusiasm and commitment to complete the programme and achieve the qualification.

(Onsite Education intends to ensure that all students wishing to enrol on this programme have access to a site whereby practical training can be offered to those not currently employed within the Viticulture industry).

Fees:
Domestic students: $ 4500.00 + course text books.
International students: $14,000.00 + administration fee $180.00 course text books.

Block Descriptions

Property Evaluation “Compulsory”
Purpose: To provide students with the knowledge with which they are able to assess the viability of a property for viticulture use, select and arrange appropriate procedures for present and future ownership options and prepare and implement a full management plan for the vineyard.

Viticulture Assessment “Compulsory”
Purpose: To provide the students with the ability to develop their assessment and evaluation skills in the key areas of plant health, organics, machinery selection and scientific trials.

Plant Production “Compulsory”
Purpose: Prepare students to competently manage, anticipate and implement the necessary tasks throughout a viticulture season and provide skills that would be of a level expected of an assistant manager or above.

Plant Environment A “Compulsory”
Purpose: Enable students to understand how to modify the plants and the environment in which they are grown to achieve the required outcome for the crop.

Plant Environment B “Compulsory”
Purpose: Assess and control undesired pest diseases, disorders and weeds through application of advanced knowledge of identification and control measures.

Plant Physiology “Compulsory”
Purpose: Develop advanced knowledge of plant physiology through all aspects of the grape growth cycle.

The aim and outcome of the programme:
The purpose of this programme is to extend students practical ability and theoretical knowledge to an advanced level allowing access to managerial positions. This is achieved by creating a career pathway while remaining in active employment in the viticulture industry.