GOTAFE

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Diploma of Wine Technology

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Are you a wine lover? Then this course could be exactly what you need to make a career out of it.

This course is designed to give students the skills and knowledge to work in the winery industry or take on the management of a small owner-operated wine-making business.

There are four streams offered for this course - students can choose between the plant health stream, business and grape production stream, soils & water stream, and the winery stream.

Delivery mode

GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 218 Tone Road, Wangaratta

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

GOTAFE entry requirements

  • Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy and numeracy levels for the course are met.
  • Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
  • Be over the age of 18.
  • Be employed for a minimum of two days per week in the wine industry.
  • Students must attend a two-week placement organised by the student in their final year. This may be undertaken at their regular workplace if employed

Technology requirements

  • A laptop/computer with internet access, including access to YouTube.
  • Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
  • General stationary (pens, pencils, rulers).
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $16,740 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$16,740
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$16,740
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with GOTAFE to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $16,740 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Wine Technology will prepare you for the following roles.

Vineyard Manager

A Vineyard Manager is responsible for producing a quality crop of grapes for sale or for wine production. You’ll oversee all aspects of planting, g...

Avg yearly income $95,992
Entry barriers Low

Winemaker

A Winemaker oversees the process of producing wine for sale. Your duties will depend on the time of year and the stage of production the wine is at...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

About GOTAFE

GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.