Viticulturalists and winery workers plan, supervise and coordinate the growing of selected grape varieties for the production of wine.
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A viticulturalist may:
- manage the propagation and cultivation of the vineyard
- direct and oversee general growing activities
- supervise the maintenance of the vineyard during the off-season
- give guided tours, conduct tastings and advise visitors about various aspects of wine
- keep records of techniques used and harvest outcomes for each season.
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A winery worker may:
- liase with winemakers
- conduct various laboratory tests to monitor the ripening of grapes
- organise the crushing and pressing of grapes
- supervise, manage and train winery workers
- carry out fining and filtration process.
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Winery workers work indoors in laboratories, offices and grape processing facilities. Viticulturalists spend a lot of time outdoors in vineyards.
Scientific knowledge is increasingly important in viticulture and some viticulturalists specialise in the research and development of grape varieties. |
Ways to get into the wine industry are:
· Apprenticeship
· Traineeship
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School based apprenticeship
· Prevocation
TAFE NSW Hunter Institute offers training for the wine industry at Kurri Kurri. All trade training is nationally accredited. We cater for international students, see here for more information.
Our state of the art facilities provide students with a simulated work environment. Teaching at some campuses is flexible. There is a possibility of doing some on the job training in your workplace.
After you complete your apprenticeship you can specialize in different areas. You need to do further studies for this.
For further information on enrolment dates and course options contact the head teacher.
Courses can be customised and/or delivered onsite. Contact the Faculty of Industry and Natural Resources business office on 02 4923 7681.
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