New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) (Wine Growing)

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Study options

Part time
Length

Up to 3 years part time
Total credits

90
Fees

2025: $112-$224 per course (dependent on course selection)

A Student Service Fee applies (2026; $2.50 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2676

Whether you're just beginning your journey in the wine industry or are a seasoned professional looking to dig deeper into vineyard management, our flexible program offers the perfect solution.

Grow your skills, know-how and job performance and gain recognition by your employer as you complete this programme at your own pace over one year, aligning with a vineyard production cycle.

This program is ideal if you have prior vineyard experience and aim to move into a supervisory role or can apply your existing skills to the winegrowing industry.

It doesn't matter which wine region you work in, you can learn flexibly with self-directed online study and on-the-job components.

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to:

Supervise and effectively communicate with team members in the viticulture sector
Implement and oversee sustainable winegrowing operations to achieve grape quality standards
Establish and monitor sustainable wine grape protection programs for optimal grape quality
Evaluate and apply sustainable winegrowing techniques for desirable wine quality.

Embark on this rewarding journey and unlock the potential of your wine industry career today.

Programme delivery

Combined with self-directed study and one on-campus class per week, much of the learning has been designed to integrate the practical and work-based components in your day-to-day work at your employer's/own vineyard or the NMIT vineyard.

Study from wherever you are based

It doesn't matter which wine region you work in, you can learn flexibly with self-directed and online study and on-the-job components.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

NCEA level 2 or;
A qualification at Level 2 or above or;
Evidence of relevant knowledge and experience in a primary industries environment, including literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1). In this case, the applicant may be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence.

Other requirements

16 years of age at the time the programme commences
Be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes

English language requirements

All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those applicants whose first language is not English should have: