{"product_id":"viticulture-vineyard-management-cpd-course","title":"Viticulture \u0026 Vineyard Management | CPD course","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\u003cu\u003e \u003c\/u\u003eand management and are supported in developing the ability to interpret observations and data, to make informed, sustainable, and economically viable viticultural recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"modules\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module will include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapevine biology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotosynthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespiration \u0026amp; transpiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimate analysis for viticulture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYield economics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVineyard Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVineyard establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable and regenerative practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Operating Procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective record keeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulatory requirements \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning outcomes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn successful completion of this module a student will be able to: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Identify the structural features of a grapevine and describe their function  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Describe the biological mechanisms that govern grapevine growth and development \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Apply the principles of winter pruning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Employ professional practices connected to a vineyard setting  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Make sustainable recommendations for vineyard scenarios \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"requirements\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplicable to each module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGCSE English at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following qualifications are recommended prior to applying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Pass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 3 qualification such as A Level (two subjects)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBTEC Extended Diploma (MPP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to HE in a related subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe also consider applicants with relevant industry experience if over 21 years of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents with English as an additional language will be required to have gained IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eApplicants wishing to progress onto an undergraduate course would need to meet the minimum entry criteria for that specific course which typically includes a Level 3 qualification with UCAS Tariff points (56 points and above).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plumpton College","offers":[{"title":"17\/09\/2026 - 17\/06\/2027","offer_id":57425098604917,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/3139\/8885\/files\/In_Plumpton_vineyard_copy.jpg?v=1744017733","url":"https:\/\/store.plumpton.ac.uk\/products\/viticulture-vineyard-management-cpd-course","provider":"Plumpton College","version":"1.0","type":"link"}