Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Viticulture

Diploma of Viticulture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC51513
State Code:
J517
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
01/03/2013
Approved Date
03/09/2013
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
670
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 01/03/2013 Current Approved
Description

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

Job Roles: Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qalification include:
Viticulture farm manager.

Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of Ten (10) units of competency comprising four (4) core units and six (6) elective units.

Elective Units of Competency
- select three (3) units from the elective list
- select three (3) additional units from the elective list, or from units packaged in Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course

Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the viticulture industry.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG066 AHCPHT504A Develop a grape production plan 160 Unit of competency
D7151 AHCPCM501A Diagnose plant health problems 45 Unit of competency
D6739 AHCBUS501A Manage staff 35 Unit of competency
D7249 AHCSOL501A Monitor and manage soils for production 24 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

A minimum of three (3) and up to six (6) units to be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6812 AHCDRG501A Design drainage systems 50 Unit of competency
D6889 AHCIRG502A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs 30 Unit of competency
D6890 AHCIRG503A Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems 55 Unit of competency
D6743 AHCBUS505A Develop a marketing plan 35 Unit of competency
D6891 AHCIRG504A Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan 50 Unit of competency
D7100 AHCORG501A Develop an organic management plan 120 Unit of competency
D7070 AHCNAR506A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies 50 Unit of competency
D6765 AHCCHM501A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
D6744 AHCBUS506A Develop and review a business plan 50 Unit of competency
WG067 AHCPHT505A Evaluate wine 90 Unit of competency
D7032 AHCMOM502A Implement a machinery management system 35 Unit of competency
D5235 TLIL5019A Implement and monitor transport logistics 40 Unit of competency
WG068 AHCPHT506A Manage a wine making process 180 Unit of competency
D6702 AHCBIO501A Manage active operational emergency disease or plant pest sites 120 Unit of competency
D7031 AHCMOM501A Manage machinery and equipment 40 Unit of competency
D7095 AHCOHS501A Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes 30 Unit of competency
S8081 BSBRSK501B Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
D6703 AHCBIO502A Manage the implementation of an emergency disease or plant pest control program 120 Unit of competency
D7275 AHCWAT502A Manage water systems 45 Unit of competency
D6740 AHCBUS502A Market products and services 40 Unit of competency
D6745 AHCBUS507A Monitor and review business performance 40 Unit of competency
D6741 AHCBUS503A Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
D6730 AHCBAC505A Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and/or disease control in crops 45 Unit of competency
D7323 AHCWRK501A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program 40 Unit of competency
D6746 AHCBUS508A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports 60 Unit of competency
D7101 AHCORG502A Prepare the enterprise for organic certification 140 Unit of competency
D5323 TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BCW3 AHC51516 Diploma of Viticulture Qualification
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Entry Requirements

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. The qualification is not suitable for direct entry from school.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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