Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science | |||
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Qualification Type | Bachelor Degree | |||
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Level | 7 | |||
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Credits | 360 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The aim of the Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science programme is to produce work ready graduates with specialised knowledge and practical skills who will successfully contribute to the local, national and international viticulture, wine science and wine making industries. Students will gain a range of practical and technical skills as well as an in-depth theoretical understanding of viticulture and wine science. The programme will focus on both practical and scientific contributions to the New Zealand wine industry. Students will have a hands on approach to learning which focuses on vocational outcomes. The expertise of the local Hawke's Bay viticulture and wine industry and wider New Zealand winegrowing industry will provide students with an engaging learning environment, which will ensure relevancy of knowledge in an industry setting.
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of the Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science will 1. Work effectively in the winegrowing industry 2. Apply a range of scientific knowledge and skills in winegrowing contexts 3. Present solutions to winegrowing challenges 4. Evaluate global developments and phenomena influence the field of winegrowing and take initiative to incorporate these into their work practices 5. Locate, evaluate and utilize information from a diverse range of sources to inform winegrowing related issues and practices 6. Practise winegrowing in a legal, sustainable, ethical and culturally appropriate manner 7. Communicate and collaborate to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of individuals, teams and organisations in the wine industry 8. Independently pursue further learning opportunities in the wine industry
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Education pathways |
Postgraduate study in Viticulture, Winemaking or Wine Business. Entry pathways from Levels 3 and 4.
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Entry Requirements |
he academic entry requirement for the BVWSc is either * University Entrance, as defined by the NZQA; or * evidence regarded as sufficient by the Head of School of the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study; or * at the discretion of the Head of School, where the applicant is over 20 years of age and demonstrates the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study. Applicants with a first language other than English must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include: (i) completion of a programme of study in which English was the language of instruction (subject to the conditions in EIT's Database for English Language Proficiency (DELP)), (ii) approved scores on IELTS tests, namely an Academic score of 6 with no band lower than 5.5, or (iii) accepted international equivalents achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment
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Education Organisation | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 4048 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2019-07-04 15:17:29.54 | |||
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Last Reviewed | 2020-03-03 15:17:44.0 | |||
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Content |
Plant Science; Chemistry in Wine Science; Fundamentals of Wine; Introduction to Wine Business; Microbiology; Viticulture in the Field; Winery Engineering; Wine Business Management; Winegrowing Industry Experience; Wine Sensory Science; Wine Quality; Statistics and Research Preparation; Viticulture Science; Viticulture Practice; Wine Sensory Assessment; Research Project; Sustainable Winegrowing; Vine Health; Wine Business Establishment; Flavour Farming; Eine Microbiology; Wine Chemistry; Vineyard Management; Wine Marketing and Sales.
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