Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Viticulture

Diploma of Viticulture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC51519
State Code:
BEY2
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
21/10/2019
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
594
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 21/10/2019 Current Approved
Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of those in management roles within the viticulture industry.
Individuals with this qualification will take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They must analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No 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:
- six (6) core units plus
- four (4) 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:
- two (2) must be from the electives listed below
- two (2) from the remaining electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All six (6) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAT83 AHCBIO305 Apply biosecurity measures 90 Unit of competency
OBJ56 AHCPHT508 Develop a grape production plan 160 Unit of competency
OBK33 AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements 35 Unit of competency
OBJ32 AHCWAT503 Manage water systems 45 Unit of competency
OBJ50 AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production 24 Unit of competency
OBK39 AHCBAC509 Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops 45 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Two (2) electives must be chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBJ64 AHCORG507 Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan 120 Unit of competency
BAQ77 AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
OBK28 AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan 50 Unit of competency
BAN68 AHCPCM501 Diagnose plant health problems 45 Unit of competency
OBJ57 AHCPHT507 Evaluate grapes for production 125 Unit of competency
OBJ55 AHCPHT509 Evaluate wine 90 Unit of competency
BAR67 AHCBIO302 Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs 50 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
OBJ54 AHCPHT510 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
OBJ31 AHCWHS502 Manage work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
OBK30 AHCBUS513 Market products and services 40 Unit of competency
OBK31 AHCBUS514 Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
BAN08 AHCMOM311 Operate precision control technology 90 Unit of competency
OBJ30 AHCWRK512 Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program 40 Unit of competency
OBK26 AHCBUS518 Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports 60 Unit of competency
OBK29 AHCBUS515 Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders 80 Unit of competency
OBJ63 AHCORG508 Prepare the enterprise for organic or biodynamic certification 140 Unit of competency
AVH94 TLIR4002 Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCW3 AHC51516 Diploma of Viticulture Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BJS3 AHC51524 Diploma of Viticulture Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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