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Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

On-site
Workplace
Mixed Learning

2027 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 1,505.00
Concession* $ 301.00
Commercial $ 9,030.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Leading Hand (Vineyard)

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Work among the vines. Learn by doing. Grow your future.

Develop practical skills for a career in Tasmania’s vibrant wine industry. This qualification is ideal for people already working in, or looking to enter, vineyard and wine production roles. Workplace-based learners combine on-the-job training with TasTAFE workshops, while campus-based students attend training one day per week.

You'll gain hands-on experience in cool-climate wine grape production, including canopy management, vine planting, pruning, vine training, propagation, and grape harvesting. You'll also learn to identify pests, diseases, and vine disorders, and safely prepare and apply chemicals under supervision.

Training also covers food safety, quality assurance and workplace health and safety, providing a strong foundation for working effectively within the wine and viticulture industry.

Graduate ready to begin or advance your career in vineyard operations and wine production. You may also choose to continue your studies with FBP30921 - Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations.

Note – This qualification is available to both apprentices and non-apprentices.

Training also covers food safety, quality assurance and workplace health and safety, providing a strong foundation for working effectively within the wine and viticulture industry.

Graduate ready to begin or advance your career in vineyard operations and wine production. You may also choose to continue your studies with FBP30921 - Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations.

Note – This qualification is available to both apprentices and non-apprentices.

Information Sessions

Campus	Date	Location	Times
South
Clarence	Monday, 26th Oct 2026	Clarence Campus, K Block, Level 3, Room K3.01, 4a Bounty Street, Warrane	3:30pm
Clarence	Friday, 30th Oct 2026	Clarence Campus, K Block, Level 2, Room K2.04, 4a Bounty Street, Warrane	1:30pm

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	2 Jan 2026 - 20 Dec 2027	Part-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training.	Workplace	Apply now
South
Clarence	2 Jan 2026 - 20 Dec 2027	Part-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training.	Apprentices/Trainees	Apply now

Entry

There are no essential entry requirements for this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

If the elective units AHCCHM304 and AHCCHM307 are chosen, then an additional fee of $65.50 will apply.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Although not required, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Upon enrolment TasTAFE supply students a Microsoft Office license for the purpose of completing your study; including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Defender (Internet Security). TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a FBP20521 - Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
FBPFSY2002	Apply food safety procedures
FBPOPR2070	Apply quality systems and procedures
FBPWHS2001	Participate in work health and safety processes

Elective units
AHCCHM201	Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCIRG219	Assist with low volume irrigation operations
AHCMOM202	Operate tractors
AHCMOM213	Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCSOL203	Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
FBPVIT2003	Hand prune vines
FBPVIT2004	Pick grapes by hand
FBPVIT2008	Train vines
FBPVIT2009	Plant vines by hand
FBPVIT2010	Take and process vine cuttings
FBPVIT2013	Recognise disorders and identify pests and diseases
FBPVIT2015	Carry out basic canopy maintenance
FBPWIN2002	Communicate wine industry information
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck

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FBP20521
Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations

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