Program Summary
VITICULTURE - Certificate of Achievement
2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025
The Viticulture certificate will prepare students to work in the grape or wine industry as a technician, member of a management team, or in other positions related to grape production. The coursework provides a strong foundation in soil, water, and plant science, and includes two classes devoted solely to grape production. Knowledge and skills gained in this program will help students on the job to analyze viticultural decisions and troubleshoot challenging situations.
Career Opportunities
Viticulturist, Winery Representative, Grape Buyer
Required Courses
Units: 15.0
AGPS 230
PRINCIPLES OF IRRIGATION
3.0
AGPS 241
INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE
3.0
AGPS 242
INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE
3.0
AGPS 250
INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE
3.0
AGPS 251
VITICULTURE PRACTICES
3.0
Total: 15.0
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate how to prune, train and adjust crops
Written/typed Homework, Quizzes and Tests/Exams, Case Studies/Discussion, Group Class Presentation
Estimate yield and conduct sugar, soil and plant samples
Written/typed Homework, Quizzes and Tests/Exams, Case Studies/Discussion, Group Class Presentation
Determine irrigation needs of the grapevine and identify how irrigation systems are built and maintained
Written/typed Homework, Quizzes and Tests/Exams, Case Studies/Discussion, Group Class Presentation
Explain vine nutrition and how to apply nutrients
Written/typed Homework, Quizzes and Tests/Exams, Case Studies/Discussion, Group Class Presentation
Relate soil knowledge to fertilizer and irrigation strategies
Written/typed Homework, Quizzes and Tests/Exams, Case Studies/Discussion, Group Class Presentation
Develop basic strategies to control weeds, pests and diseases
Written/typed Homework, Quizzes and Tests/Exams, Case Studies/Discussion, Group Class Presentation
Select appropriate viticultural practices to reflect the goals and economic status of the vineyard
Written/typed Homework, Quizzes and Tests/Exams, Case Studies/Discussion, Group Class Presentation