Otago Polytechnic

Course Details

Diploma in Viticulture (Level 5)

Course Description

Do you want to extend your practical ability and develop viticultural management skills in the winegrowing industry? Then this Diploma is the perfect solution as it is offered from our Central Otago campus which sits in the fourth largest grape growing region in New Zealand. The focus of this programme is the cool climate production of quality wine grapes, and using sustainable wine growing and organic wine growing principles. Sound technical and management skills are essential in the wine growing industry and gaining this qualification will open doors within the industry, both nationally and internationally. Benefit from the expertise of highly experienced lecturers and the mix of online resources and assessments, classroom teaching and fieldtrips. For those studying part-time, one to two block courses are held in Central Otago in the winter months.

Course Duration

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1year

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Diploma in Viticulture (Level 5) Otago Polytechnic