Winery Equipment and Structures

Growing & Vines

An examination of the buildings and equipment used for wine processing, fermentation and storage, including the current legal requirements for wineries.

NZ$1,155

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)


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.

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Explain vineyard machinery

Identify and explain the functions of vineyard and related machinery.

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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)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Viticulture

  • Winemaking

  • Agricultural Engineering

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Winery operations

  • Vineyard management

  • Wine industry technician

  • Viticulture equipment specialist