Course details

±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Diploma in Horticulture Production (Winegrowing)
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Build and acknowledge your skills as a winegrower with this programme designed to empower you as a leader with a keen eye for sustainable wine-growing operations.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

or equivalent academic achievement.

English language requirements

If English is not the applicant's first language they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives .

Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment.

  • IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)

Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills. Refer to the .

Other application requirements

Applicants will need to be in current employment in this industry in ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ and be able to attend the on-campus block courses in Marlborough. If you are already a full-time student in the Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking programme, you may be able to study a course/s as an elective.

About the provider

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough. 

NMIT is a ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute. Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs. 

You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.

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