Winery Equipment and Structures
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
An examination of the buildings and equipment used for wine processing, fermentation and storage, including the current legal requirements for wineries.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Main Campus, Lincoln


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Understand winery equipment
Understand the workings and equipment in a winery.

Explain vineyard machinery
Identify and explain the functions of vineyard and related machinery.

Discuss wine industry regulation
Discuss regulation in the wine industry.
What You're Signing Up For
This course covers the buildings, equipment, and structures necessary for wine processing, fermentation, and storage. Students will also learn about the current legal requirements for wineries, and understand the mechanical and engineering contributions essential for modern viticulture and enology operations.
Course Content
- Winery buildings and structural requirements
- Wine processing equipment and operations
- Fermentation and storage methods
- Legal and regulatory requirements for wineries
- Vineyard and related machinery
- Principles in mechanics, hydraulics, and irrigation
- Frost control techniques
- Vineyard support structures
- Role of engineering in winery and vineyard operations
What you need to know first
Principles of Wine Science (WINE-202)

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Viticulture
Winemaking
Agricultural Engineering

Future employment opportunities might be
Winery operations
Vineyard management
Wine industry technician
Viticulture equipment specialist


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