Our Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology majoring in Viticulture and Winemaking will give you a leading edge in the competitive Australian wine industry. We'll drink to that! Viticulture and Winemaking The Viticulture and Winemaking major provides you with extensive knowledge of vineyard management operations, plant physiology and wine chemistry. The program provides a unique hands-on experience with premium grape-growing and winemaking facilities, covering every aspect of the wine industry from the grape to the glass. Major subjects include: Wine chemistry Vineyard management Plant biology Wine marketing Viticulture engineering Wine making The Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology viticulture and winemaking major offers a distinctive program in Australian viticulture education, providing students with a fulfilling and professional career across all streams of the winemaking industry. Delivery Learn while you work! We offer a flexible delivery program in this major with online self-directed learning, workshop events and virtual evening classes. As us how this works. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) You can seek RPL where your work or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. Academic Credit is granted on a case-by-case basis, according to our Academic Credit policy and associated procedures. Applications for Academic Credit will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic academics and where appropriate, industry experts. Code: HEPIBAT Modes of Delivery: Class based, Combination Assessment Methods Subjects are assessed in a variety of ways including exams, practical exercises, case studies, demonstrations and assignments Units of Study Credit points are a basic measure of student workload. All subjects are given a credit point value. Most subjects at Melbourne Polytechnic are 12 credit points. A normal full-time annual workload is 96 credit points. The academic year is divided into two main semesters; full-time students usually enrol in 48 credit points each semester, part time students usually enrol in 24 credit points each semester or less. Pathways to further study Successful completion means you could go on to undertake post-graduate courses, particular a Master’s degree in Agriculture Career Pathways Graduates can expect to gain employment in all aspects of the Viticulture and Winemaking industry, in Australia and also overseas