Viticulture - Online Course

The Viticulture course has been developed for those working in farming, winemaking, or would like to long term!

In the course you will start off by learning about the wine industry and the types of climate conditions needed for particular varieties of grapes to grow and wine to be made. You will then go on to learn about how to grow a successful harvest and the principles of wine making.

If you would like to be a winemaker long term, it is important to understand the fundamentals of the grapes and requirements to grow them first and the Viticulture course covers this for you.

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Course Outline
Course Code: 
BHT220
Duration: 
100 hours - Access for 12 months
Delivery: 
Online & Correspondence
Certificate: 
Statement of achievement
Lesson Structure: 
  1. Introduction: Describe the nature and scope of the Viticulture industry both locally and worldwide.
  2. Climate & Soils: Identify suitable climate and soil conditions for vineyard site establishment
  3. Selecting Grape Varieties: Select and evaluate appropriate grape varieties for different situations.
  4. Vineyard Establishment: Develop a procedure to establish a vineyard.
  5. Grapevine Culture Part A (Training & Pruning): Specify the techniques used in the culture of grape vines (Training & Pruning Grapevines).
  6. Grapevine Culture Part B (Weeds, Pests & Diseases): Specify the techniques used in the culture of grape vines (Weed, Pest & Disease Control).
  7. Grapevine Culture Part C (Irrigation & Feeding): Specify the techniques used in the culture of grape vines (Irrigation & Feeding).
  8. Improving Grape Quality: Explain different ways to ensure or improve grape quality.
  9. Harvesting & Selling: Specify procedure for harvest and post-harvest treatment and formulate market strategy for vineyard products.
  10. Wine: Explain the basic principles of wine making.
Aims - the learning objectives of the course: 
  • Choose an appropriate site for a vineyard.
  • Simple Soil tests.
  • Measuring PH of the soil.
  • Water content of soil.
  • Choose appropriate grape varieties for different situations.
  • Develop criteria to be considered when selecting which grape varieties to grow.
  • Devise a procedure to establish a vineyard.
  • Specify the techniques used in the culture of grape vines.
  • Specify a procedure for harvest and post-harvest treatment of grapes.
  • Formulate marketing strategies for vineyard products.
  • Explain the basic principles of wine making.