New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Fruit Production) or (Wine Growing) (Level 5)
Growing & Vines
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Gain the skills and knowledge to become a competent leader in the fruit production or wine grape production industries. Study online, part-time, to develop the expertise needed to manage an orchard or vineyard.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Manage horticultural or viticultural operations
Be able to oversee orchard or vineyard production activities to ensure the quality requirements for fruit or wine grapes are met.
Apply leadership in horticulture contexts
Demonstrate operational leadership and make informed decisions to improve horticultural and viticultural outcomes.
Implement crop protection strategies
Apply weather, soil and pest management knowledge to protect and enhance fruit and wine grape yield and quality.
What You're Signing Up For
This diploma is designed for those working in the horticulture or viticulture sectors, aiming to advance to operational leadership roles. Delivered mainly online with block courses to fit industry schedules, the programme covers fruit or wine grape production with two focus streams: orchard (fruit) and vineyard (wine). Graduates will be able to manage horticultural or viticultural operations, ensuring crop quality requirements are met, and progress further in higher study or management roles.
Course Content
- Leadership in the Orchard/Vineyard
- Fruit/Wine Grape Development and Quality
- Weather and Crop Protection
- Soils, Water and Nutrition/Nutrient Management
- Crop Protection
- Orchard/Vineyard Planning and Management
- Industry Practice - Orchard/Vineyard
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) (Fruit Production) or (Wine Growing) OR equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Viticulture
Agriculture
Food & Beverage
Future employment opportunities might be
Orchard Manager
Vineyard Manager
Crop Supervisor
Horticulture Operations Leader
Viticulture Technician
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