Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Viticulture

Diploma of Viticulture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC51516
State Code:
BCW3
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
559
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/12/2017
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 21/12/2017 Current Transition (Replaced)
1.00 27/06/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of managers in the viticulture industry.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, the qualification assumes that a learner has current or past work experience where operational or technical skills have already been gained and a production management level of responsibility exists.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- ten (10) units of competency:
- four (4) core units plus
- six (6) elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- four (4) units must be selected from the electives listed below
- two (2) units may be selected from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAT18 AHCPHT504 Develop a grape production plan 160 Unit of competency
BAN68 AHCPCM501 Diagnose plant health problems 45 Unit of competency
BAP63 AHCBUS501 Manage staff 35 Unit of competency
BAL45 AHCSOL501 Monitor and manage soils for production projects 24 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAT31 AHCDRG501 Design drainage systems 50 Unit of competency
BAR39 AHCIRG502 Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs 60 Unit of competency
BAN52 AHCIRG503 Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems 100 Unit of competency
BAS76 AHCIRG504 Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan 100 Unit of competency
BAU06 AHCORG501 Develop an organic management plan 120 Unit of competency
BAO80 AHCNAR506 Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies 50 Unit of competency
BAQ77 AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
BAS61 AHCBUS506 Develop and review a business plan 50 Unit of competency
BAR82 AHCPHT505 Evaluate wine 90 Unit of competency
BAM54 AHCMOM502 Implement a machinery management system 35 Unit of competency
AVI45 TLIL5019 Implement and monitor transport logistics 40 Unit of competency
BAP35 AHCPHT506 Manage a wine making process 180 Unit of competency
BAS59 AHCBER501 Manage active operational emergency disease or plant pest sites 120 Unit of competency
BAQ17 AHCMOM501 Manage machinery and equipment 40 Unit of competency
AUM52 BSBRSK501 Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
BAQ84 AHCBER502 Manage the implementation of an emergency disease or plant pest control program 120 Unit of competency
BAN98 AHCWAT502 Manage water systems 45 Unit of competency
BAN39 AHCWHS501 Manage work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
BAP17 AHCBUS502 Market products and services 40 Unit of competency
BAP50 AHCBUS507 Monitor and review business performance 40 Unit of competency
BAS51 AHCBUS503 Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
BAS69 AHCBAC505 Plan and manage long-term weed, pest or disease control in crops 45 Unit of competency
BAO47 AHCWRK501 Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program 40 Unit of competency
BAO59 AHCBUS508 Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports 60 Unit of competency
BAS57 AHCORG502 Prepare the enterprise for organic certification 140 Unit of competency
AVH94 TLIR4002 Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J517 AHC51513 Diploma of Viticulture Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEY2 AHC51519 Diploma of Viticulture Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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