Viticulture Level 1
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement 16 or more semester units
The Viticulture Level 1 Certificate of Achievement is designed for students preparing for careers such as vineyard plant management, vineyard pest management, vineyard irrigation, or fertilizer sales. Some level 1 positions might be titled vineyard technician, crew/equipment supervisor, or assistant vineyard supervisor.The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement 16 or more semester units in Viticulture Level 1 will:
- Use basic ideas and concepts in viticulture, including biology, and ecophysiology of vines and grape cultivars, to work in the viticulture industry.
- Assess and differentiate the effects of viticultural activities and processes in final grapes and wines produced phenology using sustainable and ecological processes.
Program Requirements
A total of 23 units is required for the certificate. Required core courses (17 units):
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VEN 102 | Introduction to Viticulture | 3.0 |
| VEN 120 | Viticulture Operations 1 | 3.0 |
| VEN 121 | Viticulture Operations 2 | 3.0 |
| VEN 125 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4.0 |
| VEN 130 | Integrated Pest Management | 4.0 |
Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VEN 122 | Viticulture Operations 3 | 1.0 |
| VEN 135 | Grapevine Physiology | 1.0 |
| AG 149 | Cooperative Work Experience: Occupation | 1.0 - 8.0 units |
| VEN 307 | Vineyard Irrigation | 3.0 |
| VEN 324 | Small Acreage Grapegrowing | 1.0 |
| VEN 330 | Harvest Boot Camp | 0.5 |
| VEN 331 | Practical Wine Appreciation | 0.5 |