AHT274 Industry Practice - Subject offered from 2013
Bachelor of Viticulture
Bachelor of Viticulture BViticulture
Online - Wagga Wagga
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)
Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification.
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
AND
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.
NOTE
Successful applicants who do not have an appropriate high school background in chemistry or mathematics are strongly recommended to undertake Introductory Chemistry (SSS010) or Foundation Mathematics (SSS018) in the University's Study Link program prior to commencing study in the course.
Students will require access to a winery or vineyard in order to complete the Industry Experience requirements in the later stages of their course. Experience in commercial wineries and vineyards may include; cellar hand duties, wine making, harvesting, vineyard practices (pruning, irrigation, disease management).
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
The course includes 22 compulsory subjects, totaling 176 points, and 2 restricted electives (16 points).
Compulsory subjects:
AGR202 Food Environment and Culture
AGR237 Property Planning and Development
AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture
AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
AHT274 Industry Practice
CHM115 Chemistry 1A
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
PSC103 Botany
PSC104 Soil Science
PSC215 Plant Physiology
PSC371 Plant Pathology
VIT211 Viticultural Science
IRR200 Principles of Irrigation
VIT405 Integrated Vineyard Management
VIT406 Vine Physiology and Performance
WSC111 Grape and Wine Science
WSC114 Wine Science 1
WSC201 Wine Production 1
WSC216 Sensory Science
AGR220 Extension OR PSC415 Soil Management
Restricted elective subjects:
These subjects can be any subject offered by the School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences. Other subjects can also be chosen upon approval by the Course Director. The Course Director will approve subjects that strengthen the body of knowledge and skills undertaken by the student. Subjects with content similar to, or equivalent to compulsory subjects taught in the course will not be acceptable. Similarly, students must verify that all pre requisites or assumed knowledge are satisfied before undertaking an elective subject.
Distance Education
Year 1
Session 1
AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture
PSC103 Botany
Session 2
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
WSC111 Grape and Wine Science
Year 2
Session 3
WSC114 Wine Science 1 (Commenced)
CHM115 Chemistry 1A
Session 4
PSC104 Soil Science
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
WSC114 Wine Science 1 (Completed)
Summer Session
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
Year 3
Session 5
WSC216 Sensory Science (Commenced)
VIT211 Viticultural Science (Commenced)
WSC201 Wine Production 1 (Commenced)
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (if not completed over summer)
Session 6
WSC216 Sensory Science (Completed)
VIT211 Viticultural Science (Completed)
WSC201 Wine Production 1 (Completed)
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (if not completed over summer or in session 5)
Year 4
Session 7
AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
AGR237 Property Planning and Development
Session 8
IRR200 Principles of Irrigation
PSC371 Plant Pathology
Year 5
Session 9
AGR220 Extension OR PSC415 Soil Management
PSC215 Plant Physiology
Session 10
AGR202 Food Environment and Culture
AHT274 Industry Practice
Year 6
Session 11
[ ] Restricted Elective
VIT405 Integrated Vineyard Management (Commenced)
VIT406 Vine Physiology and Performance (Commenced)
Session 12
VIT405 Integrated Vineyard Management (Completed)
VIT406 Vine Physiology and Performance (Completed)
[ ] Restricted Elective
AHT274 Industry Practice - Subject offered from 2013
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component.
AGR220 Extension - Subject offered from 2007
CHM107 Chemistry 1B - Subject offered from 2011
CHM115 Chemistry 1A - Subject offered from 2016
IRR200 Principles of Irrigation - Subject offered from 2015
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology - Subject offered from 2009
PSC103 Botany - Subject offered from 2017
PSC104 Soil Science - Subject offered from 2015
PSC215 Plant Physiology - Subject offered from 2012
PSC371 Plant Pathology - Subject offered from 2017
PSC415 Soil Management - Subject offered from 2015
VIT211 Viticultural Science - Subject offered from 2016
VIT406 Vine Physiology and Performance - Subject offered from 2016
WSC111 Grape and Wine Science - Subject offered from 2018
WSC201 Wine Production 1 - Subject offered from 2014
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School
Students are eligible for student membership to the Australian Society for Viticulture and Oenology.
Graduated students are eligible for full membership to the Australian Society for Viticulture and Oenology.
For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.
The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.