NMIT is the premier provider of industry focused viticulture and winemaking Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees in Victoria, Australia.
NMIT's courses are supported by world-class lecturers and facilities, including a fully operational 100-tonne winery at the Epping Campus, and vineyards located in Ararat, the Yarra Valley, and Eden Park.
At last count NMIT had 40.5 hectares of vines spread across vineyards in Ararat (29), Eden Park (8), Yarra Glen (2) and Whittlesea (1.5)* – we harvested 107.6 tonnes of grapes last year.*
*NMIT Annual Report 2010
Our programs are designed and taught by industry experts to provide the knowledge you will need to work in many various roles in the wine industry, such as vineyard/winery manager, laboratory technician, wine retailer or wine exporter.
NMIT offers many pathways for students to further their studies. Many courses complement each other and allow students to gain deeper knowledge and higher qualifications.
Opportunities for complementary education in different sectors of NMIT’s Higher Education Primary Industries department, where students will complete the same core subjects and have opportunities for electives in different industries.
Student success stories:
- Mathew Froude discovered a passion for winemaking.
- Gabriel rekindled his passion for winemaking with NMIT
Available Courses (7)
Introduction to Wine Grape Growing
This training program is offered online and offsite to students who wish to gain or further their experience in the practical elements of Wine Grape Growing. Completion of these nationally recognised units from the National Training Package will earn you credit towards obtaining the Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations.
Certificate III in Production Horticulture
This workplace based course covers a range of topics that will help students to develop knowledge in theoretical and practical aspects of seasonal and daily production horticulture operations.
Diploma of Production Horticulture
Focusing on viticulture (wine grape growing), the Diploma of Production Horticulture will provide current, practical knowledge and skills in vineyard development and management.
Associate Degree of Viticulture and Winemaking
Viticulture is the production of premium quality grapes and covers vineyard establishment and harvesting, involving the design construction and management of vineyards. Winemaking involves the processing of the grapes, bottling and the marketing of wine. This course provides you with extensive knowledge of vineyard design and management through to harvesting operations, along with how to process, bottle and market the wine that is produced.
Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking
This course provides you with extensive knowledge of vineyard design and management through to harvesting operations, along with how to process, bottle and market the wine that is produced. Develop hands-on expertise in premium grape-growing and winemaking, and learn about every aspect of the wine industry from the grape through to the glass.
Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations
Explore the art of wine grape growing - develop the skills and invest in your property to create a successful vineyard. Learn methods of wine grape production from the comfort of your home online.
Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations
Delve right in to the wine world - acquire or formalise the skills required to operate a vineyard and study online from the comfort of your home.
Higher Ed. Courses (2)
Associate Degree of Viticulture and Winemaking
Viticulture is the production of premium quality grapes and covers vineyard establishment and harvesting, involving the design construction and management of vineyards. Winemaking involves the processing of the grapes, bottling and the marketing of wine. This course provides you with extensive knowledge of vineyard design and management through to harvesting operations, along with how to process, bottle and market the wine that is produced.
Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking
This course provides you with extensive knowledge of vineyard design and management through to harvesting operations, along with how to process, bottle and market the wine that is produced. Develop hands-on expertise in premium grape-growing and winemaking, and learn about every aspect of the wine industry from the grape through to the glass.
Available Short Courses (5)
Introduction to Winemaking
The Introduction to Winemaking short course gives students the opportunity to be guided through the basics of the winemaking process. Each student will make a small batch of wine during the course and learn how to manage a fermentation, rack and fine a finished wine. The course concludes with a bottling day. The completion of the nationally recognised units FDFCELFERA Perform Fermentation Operations (AGW107) and FDFOPTHS2A Clean and Sanitise Equipment (AGW105) will earn you credit towards obtaining the Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations.
Wine Appreciation (Advanced)
This course starts by introducing students to techniques for evaluating wines and identifying the major wine faults. The course then commences a whirl-wind tour of the wine world, stopping at all major regions and varietals. Each session is an in depth look at the history and evolution of wines from each region and is centred on tastings of these wines. Completion of this nationally recognised unit FDFCDSEVAB Evaluate Wines (Advanced) will earn you credit towards obtaining the Certificate III in Food Processing (Wine).
Wine Appreciation
This short course will guide students through the process of evaluating wine. The course starts with an introduction to the basic tastes and students will have an opportunity to understand their own tasting strengths in relation to these basic tastes. The course then progresses to the evaluation of wine. Students will learn how to identify, describe and score different styles of wines using methods used by wine makers and wine show judges. Completion of this nationally recognised unit FDFCDSEWB Evaluate Wines (Standard) will earn you credits towards obtaining the Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations.
WSET Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wines
Enrol now in the internationally recognised WSET Foundation Certificate in Wines. Level 1 is a basic introduction to wine including basic tips for food and wine matching. It appeals both to people entering the wine industry and to the general consumer. The course was developed by the UK-based Wine & Spirit Education Trust and is recognised internationally. NMIT is an Approved Program Provider.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits
Expand your knowledge of the world's wine regions with our internationally recognised WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits. The Level 2 course is a trade qualification for wine employees that aims to give students an excellent all-round product knowledge. It is also suitable for the interested consumer. The qualification focuses on the key grape varieties and regions of the world. The course was developed by the UK-based Wine & Spirit Education Trust and is recognised internationally. NMIT is an Approved Program Provider.
