Certificate in horticulture: Viticulture (distance learning)
Garden Design Academy
Duration: 700 Hours
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(£1,200 - start at any time)
Detailed information
| Duration: | 700 Hours |
|---|---|
| Price: | Contact us (£1,200 - start at any time) |
| Type: | Training |
| Method: | Multimedia |
| Accreditation: | Garden Design Academy |
| Prepares for: | Commercial grape production |
| Geared towards: | Professionals |
| Requirements: | Reasonable general education |
| Internship: | No |
| Students per class: | 6 |
Do you need further information?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course program
A distance learning programme providing effective training for those working or wishing to work in grape and wine production.
We run a number of different Certificates in Horticulture, all with the same essential horticultural science modules but each with lessons aimed at a particular industry sector. They form an excellent basis for the education of our future experts and professionals.
The Garden Design Academy Certificate in Horticulture (Viticulture) provides approximately 700 hours of study in 30 modules, 15 of which are specific to the Viticulture industry.
Based in the French Touraine wine production district and with Marie-Chanta'ls family connections in Bordeaux, we take are particular interest in this course. It was developed by an international team of experts, giving relevence throughout the wine growing world.
Working with Colin Elliott, an experienced professional hoticulturist, this CD-based course provides the information you need to make the jump into a career in wine-grape production.
The 30 lessons are outlined as follows:
Core subjects:
Introduction To Plants
Parts of the Plant
Plant Culture - Planting
Plant Culture - Pruning
Plant Culture - Irrigation and Machinery 1
Soils and Media
Soils and Nutrition
Seeds and Cuttings
Other Techniques
ID and Use of Plants - Landscape Application
ID and Use of Plants - Problems
ID and Use of Plants - Indoor/tropical plants
Pests
Diseases
Weeds
Crop specific lessons:
Introduction To Viticulture
Introduction To Grapevines
Propagation Of Grapevines
Improving Grape Quality
Climate & Other Factors In Siting Vineyards
Grape Varieties & Selection
Establishing A Vineyard
Harvest & Post-harvest Handling
Managing A Vineyard
Machinery & Equipment
Irrigation
Plant Nutrition
Agricultural Chemicals
Supervision
Increasing Efficiency
Each lesson ends with assignments to test your knowledge and reinforce your learning; these are sent to your tutor for marking and comments.
A excellent and comprehesive course of study from the Garden Design Academy for those serious about progressing in this vibrant industry.
We run a number of different Certificates in Horticulture, all with the same essential horticultural science modules but each with lessons aimed at a particular industry sector. They form an excellent basis for the education of our future experts and professionals.
The Garden Design Academy Certificate in Horticulture (Viticulture) provides approximately 700 hours of study in 30 modules, 15 of which are specific to the Viticulture industry.
Based in the French Touraine wine production district and with Marie-Chanta'ls family connections in Bordeaux, we take are particular interest in this course. It was developed by an international team of experts, giving relevence throughout the wine growing world.
Working with Colin Elliott, an experienced professional hoticulturist, this CD-based course provides the information you need to make the jump into a career in wine-grape production.
The 30 lessons are outlined as follows:
Core subjects:
Introduction To Plants
Parts of the Plant
Plant Culture - Planting
Plant Culture - Pruning
Plant Culture - Irrigation and Machinery 1
Soils and Media
Soils and Nutrition
Seeds and Cuttings
Other Techniques
ID and Use of Plants - Landscape Application
ID and Use of Plants - Problems
ID and Use of Plants - Indoor/tropical plants
Pests
Diseases
Weeds
Crop specific lessons:
Introduction To Viticulture
Introduction To Grapevines
Propagation Of Grapevines
Improving Grape Quality
Climate & Other Factors In Siting Vineyards
Grape Varieties & Selection
Establishing A Vineyard
Harvest & Post-harvest Handling
Managing A Vineyard
Machinery & Equipment
Irrigation
Plant Nutrition
Agricultural Chemicals
Supervision
Increasing Efficiency
Each lesson ends with assignments to test your knowledge and reinforce your learning; these are sent to your tutor for marking and comments.
A excellent and comprehesive course of study from the Garden Design Academy for those serious about progressing in this vibrant industry.
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course location
Garden Design Academy
The Garden Design Academy - specialist tutors offering distance learning courses in Garden Design, Landscaping, Gardening and Horticulture.
We have over 70 courses suitable for all levels of student, from the amateur gardener to degree level professionals.
Located in the Loire Valley of central France, the Garden Design Academy also provides English language residential tuition in garden design and CAD and an ever increasing range of subjects including study tours of the gardens of the Loire Valley.
We have over 70 courses suitable for all levels of student, from the amateur gardener to degree level professionals.
Located in the Loire Valley of central France, the Garden Design Academy also provides English language residential tuition in garden design and CAD and an ever increasing range of subjects including study tours of the gardens of the Loire Valley.
