Specialist Facilities
Teaching Staff
The Learning Enviornment
Course Duration
Entrance Requirements
Application Procedures
Recognition of Prior Learning
Bridging Courses
Tuition Fees
Assessment Methods
Course Outline

Course Location and Department

Epping Campus

Faculty of Earth Science

Specialist Facilities

NMIT has established the vineyards and wineries as research and commercial facilities designed to industry standards. NMIT's vineyards are at Eden Park, Yarra Glen, Ararat and Mulwala. NMIT has wineries at its Epping and Ararat campuses.

NMIT has extensive regional vineyards and state of the art wineries with specialist equipment to enable students to learn and experiment under supervision. Specialised equipment includes fully automated irrigation systems, computerised weather stations, fertigation systems, frost control systems, farm tillage and soil analysis systems. Heavy equipment includes a modern mechanical harvester.

NMIT's wineries have the latest equipment for the commercial production of wine including rotary fermenters, bottling lines, presses, crusher/destemmer and quality tanks. Specialist equipment for wine tasting is provided at the NMIT Primary Industries Production Training Centre. Together, these specialist facilities support teaching, hands-on supervised practice and NMIT's applied research.

Teaching Staff

The Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking is taught by qualified academic staff supported by highly experienced industry practitioners. .

The Learning Enviornment

. A supportive learning environment with small classes and supervised hands on experience.
. Practical involvement with industry through NMIT's viticulture and winemaking facilities and through field trips and industry experience.
. A combination of theory and its application in industry scale facilities supported by academic staff and industry practitioners.

Course Duration

Full time: 3 years

Entrance Requirements

. Successful completion of Year 12 VCE with Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics or recognised equivalent, or
. Successful completion of a TAFE Diploma course in viticulture or winemaking, or
. Relevant industry experience where applicants can demonstrate capacity to undertake work at degree level.

Mature age entry where applicants can demonstrate capacity to undertake work at degree level.

An additional requirement for international students is:

. 300 to 500-word report describing the reason for applying for the course.
. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.

Application Procedures

Apply through NMIT's International Office, email: international@nmit.vic.edu.au

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants may seek recognition for prior learning where work of an advanced and related nature has been undertaken.

Bridging Courses

Bridging courses that cover the essential knowledge required for first-year subjects are available.

Tuition Fees

AUD $12,000 each year

No amenities fees are charged for any higher education courses.

Assessment Method

The method of assessment may include a combination of examinations, assignments, tests, group and individual reports and projects, essays, practical tasks, literature reviews, journals, presentations, interviews, case studies and class participation.

Course Outline

This outline for this course is located at the Bachelor of Viticulture & Winemaking page on the NMIT website.

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