Fee Free Tafe
Fee Free Tafe

Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2024.
To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:
- a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
- of working age
*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.
Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmania Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.
Course overview
Back to Primary Industries, Horticulture & EnvironmentLocations
- North
- Alanvale
- South
- Clarence
Attendance options
- Full-time
- Part-time
Study type
- On-site
- Workplace
- Mixed Learning
2024 Tuition fees
- Subsidised $ 1,339.00
- Concession* $ 390.00
- Commercial $ 8,070.00
- Fee-Free TAFE NO FEE
Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.
Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.
The Tasmanian wine industry continues to grow with an increasing number of people establishing their own vineyards or finding employment within the industry. So if you’d like to join a flourishing industry… get yourself a qualification in Wine Industry Operations!
This course provides key vocational skills for people who are working – or wish to work – within a production or production support role within the wine industry. For students based in the workplace, learning is on-the-job, with some on campus learning. If you’re campus based, learning is conducted one day per week on campus. This course will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge you need for cool climate wine grape production.
As well as developing your skills carrying out canopy maintenance, planting vines by hand and pruning, you will learn how to train vines, take and process vine cuttings and pick grapes by hand. You’ll also learn how to recognise disorders, identify pests and diseases, as well as prepare and apply chemicals under supervision.
As part of the course, you will also learn how to implement a food safety program and procedures, apply quality systems, and participate in effective work health and safety processes.
On successful completion of this course, you will be prepared to seek employment or progress your career in the wine and viticulture industry. You may also like to continue your studies in this area and undertake FBP30921 - Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations.
Note – this course is available to both apprentices and non-apprentices.
Locations, dates & times
Campus | Date | Attendance/Duration | Study type | Apply/Enquire |
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North | ||||
Alanvale | 16 Jan 2023 - 23 Dec 2024 | Part-time This course is available State-wide, and you can enrol at any time provided you have employment at a vineyard. You will have workplace-based visits and scheduled campus-based training. | Workplace | Apply now |
Alanvale | 8 Feb 2024 - 28 Nov 2024 | Part-time This is an On-Campus Course. One day per week except on school and public holidays Thursdays 9.00am - 3.30pm Conducted on the Alanvale Campus with off-campus practical opportunities/excursions. | On-Site | Apply now |
South | ||||
Clarence | 16 Jan 2023 - 23 Dec 2024 | Part-time This course is available State-wide, and you can enrol at any time provided you have employment at a vineyard. You will have workplace-based visits and scheduled campus-based training. | Workplace | Apply now |
Clarence | 8 Feb 2024 - 28 Nov 2024 | Part-time This is an On-Campus course. Held on Thursday, 1 day per week - except public & school Holidays. 9.00am - 3.30pm Block K - Clarence Campus Require own transport to attend excursions | On-Site | Apply now |