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ILP Certificate in Viticulture Level 3

Qualification
ILP Certificate in Viticulture Level 3 incorporating National Certificate in Horticulture
Level 2 (Introductory)
Delivery Sites: Marlborough & Hawkes Bay.
Available in other sites when sufficient numbers to commence intake.
Aim and Outcome of Programme
To introduce students to both the practical skills and fundamental theory knowledge required for the Viticulture industry. This certificate will provide the students with an opportunity to have their practical skills recognised, and theory knowledge assessed against Unit Standards registered on the NZQA framework.
Entry Requirements
Open entry.
Enthusiasm for and interest in vineyard related activities.
Currently working in the viticulture industry is an advantage.
Onsite Education ensures that all students wishing to enrol on this programme have access to a site where by practical training can be offered to those not currently employed within the viticulture industry.
Fees
Domestic students: Zero Fees
International Students: This course is not suitable for International Students
Content
Compulsory:

Viticulture Fundamentals VL301
Purpose: To offer students basic theory knowledge in daily operations undertaken in the vineyard incorporating Health and Safety, Botany, Irrigation and Record Keeping.

Vineyard Husbandry VL302
Purpose: To formalise the basic practical skills attained in the vineyard together with forming the foundation of a Viticulture career.
Electives: One Required
Elective A: Hazard Management VL303
Purpose: To offer students an understanding of workplace hazards and methods to detect, reduce or eliminate further hazards.
Elective B: Soil Science VL304
Purpose: To offer students basic theory knowledge in plant processes and soil structure and properties.

National Certificate in Horticulture Level 4 – Viticulture strand

Qualification: National Certificate in Horticulture Level 4 – Viticulture strand
Delivery Sites: Marlborough & Hawkes Bay.
Available in other sites when sufficient numbers to commence intake.
Aim and Outcome of programme:
The purpose of this programme is to allow the students to further their practical ability and theoretical knowledge in order to gain a higher degree of understanding of the viticulture industry and to advance their career within the industry.
Entry Requirements:
Open entry.
Enthusiasm for and interest in vineyard related activities.
Previous or current employment within the Viticulture industry.
(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: $ 500.00 + course text books
International students: $12,000.00 + administration fee $180.00 + course text books
Content:
Compulsory:

Vineyard Husbandry VL302
Purpose: To formalise the basic practical skills attained in the vineyard together with forming the foundation of a Viticulture career.

Vineyard Operations VL401
Purpose: This block is aimed at developing record keeping skills along with “best practice” pest and disease monitoring and control procedures. Students will also be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of frost control methods, yield estimation and plant processes and life cycles.

Electives: Two required – Elective A or Elective B and Elective C or Elective D
Elective A: Hazard Management VL303
Purpose: To offer students an understanding of workplace hazards and methods to detect, reduce or eliminate further hazards.
Elective B: Soil Science VL304
Purpose: To offer students basic theory knowledge in plant processes and soil structure and properties.
Elective C: Supervisory Skills VL 403
Purpose: This course is designed to empower the students with skills to supervise a group of workers and to communicate the requirements of a task to see it through to successful completion.
Elective D: Advanced Vineyard Machinery VL404
Purpose: This course provides students with the necessary theory and practical skills to operate specialist vineyard machinery including a grape harvester.

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.

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