Viticulture & Vineyard Management | CPD course
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description: This module aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of grapevine biology, soil science, and plant–environment interactions. It develops essential practical vineyard management skills through hands-on training in operations such as winter pruning, canopy management, spray scheduling, under-vine weeding, while introducing the environmental, physiological, and climatic factors influencing vine growth and productivity. The module also establishes professional vineyard working practices, including health and safety, regulatory awareness, standard operating procedures, and accurate record keeping. Students are introduced to the financial and operational considerations of vineyard establishment and management and are supported in developing the ability to interpret observations and data, to make informed, sustainable, and economically viable viticultural recommendations. Modules This module will include: Soil science Grapevine biology Photosynthesis Respiration & transpiration Climate analysis for viticulture Yield economics Vineyard Management Vineyard establishment Sustainable and regenerative practices Standard Operating Procedures Effective record keeping Regulatory requirements Learning outcomes On successful completion of this module a student will be able to: 1. Identify the structural features of a grapevine and describe their function 2. Describe the biological mechanisms that govern grapevine growth and development 3. Apply the principles of winter pruning 4. Employ professional practices connected to a vineyard setting 5. Make sustainable recommendations for vineyard scenarios Entry Requirements Applicable to each module GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system) GCSE English at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system) The following qualifications are recommended prior to applying: WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Pass) Level 3 qualification such as A Level (two subjects) BTEC Extended Diploma (M…
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  value: 17/09/2026 - 17/06/2027
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