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A Vineyard Hand attends to the daily duties involved in growing and harvesting grapes. Your job might involve preparing soil or planting vines and ensuring the grapes are in good health. You might have to irrigate the crop, control weeds or pick the grapes when they’re ready. A Vineyard Hand may also prepare the fruit for sale or for wine production by getting it packaged and ready for transport.
A Vineyard Hand will need to be able to operate a range of equipment and tools and be able to perform a lot of physical work. You’ll need to be ready to work in a range of weather conditions and be able to follow instructions. Vineyard Hands need good attention to detail and will often have to attend to several tasks at once. You’ll often be working as part of a team so you’ll need to be a good communicator.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Vineyard Hand.
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The AHC51519 - Diploma of Viticulture is a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) qualification. Please make an enquiry to find out more about the course such as government funding options, study modes and duration..
Average duration: 12 months.
Become a supervisor at a horticulture farm or production nursery with the AHC40320 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you the latest techniques in plant propagation and growing as well as a range of leadership and administration skills. The course covers: implementing a biosecurity program, operating within a budget, managing work teams, ensuring site work health and safety, chemical management and safety, scheduling irrigation, developing soil and plant nutrition programs, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, horticulture and leadership competencies, plus the latest enrolment dates..
Get a hands-on role at a winery with the FBP30921 III in Wine Industry Operations. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to specialise in either bottling and packaging, cellar door, laboratory work, or viticulture. The course begins with the on-the-job safety, hygiene, and personal performance protocols you’ll need to follow while working at a winery, You’ll then gain technical skills in winery operations allowing your to graduate ready for work. Skillsets vary according to the specialisation electives offered by your RTO and include equipment and machinery use, cleaning and sanitising, applying quality standards, and workplace communication. Enquire now for the list of course providers, specialisation electives (and their availability), as well as upcoming course dates..
In Australia, a full time Vineyard Hand generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working as a Vineyard Hand has dropped slightly over the last five years. There are 4,500 Vineyard Hands currently working in Australia. This work is found in areas of Australia where conditions are suitable for making wine.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Diploma of Viticulture is a great qualification if you’re planning a career as a Vineyard Hand. This two year course covers all aspects of growing grapes and producing wine.
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Here are some potential career pathways within production horticulture and winemaking. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Production Horticulture
Farmhand
$960 weekly pay
Nursery Hand
Nurseryperson
Vineyard Hand
Agronomist
$1,150 weekly pay
Farmer
$1,350 weekly pay
Horticulturalist
Nursery Manager
Organic Farmer
$1,440 weekly pay
Seed Technician
Winemaker
Agricultural Consultant
$1,950 weekly pay
Agricultural Manager
$1,600 weekly pay
Winemaking
Cellar Door Manager
Vineyard Manager
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