# Viticulture Level 1 (Certificate of Achievement)

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Viticulture and Enology

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**Award Type:** Certificate of Achievement

The Viticulture Level 1 Certificate of Achievement is designed for students preparing for careers such as vineyard plant management, vineyard pest management, vineyard irrigation, or fertilizer sales. Some level 1 positions might be titled vineyard technician, crew/equipment supervisor, or assistant vineyard supervisor.

**The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Viticulture Level 1 will:**

1.  Use basic ideas and concepts in viticulture, including biology, and ecophysiology of vines and grape cultivars, to work in the viticulture industry.
2.  Assess and differentiate the effects of viticultural activities and processes in final grapes and wines produced phenology using sustainable and ecological processes.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **A total of 23 units is required for the Level 1 certificate.** | |  |
| **Required core courses (17 units):** | | 17 |
| VEN 102 | Introduction to Viticulture | 3 |
| VEN 120 | Viticulture Operations 1 | 3 |
| VEN 121 | Viticulture Operations 2 | 3 |
| VEN 125 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
| VEN 130 | Integrated Pest Management | 4 |
| **Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following:** | | 6 |
| VEN 122 | Viticulture Operations 3 | 1 |
| VEN 135 | Grapevine Physiology | 1 |
| AG 149 | Work Experience Education | 1 |
| VEN 307 | Vineyard Irrigation | 3 |
| VEN 324 | Small Acreage Grapegrowing | 1 |
| VEN 330 | Harvest Boot Camp | 0.5 |
| VEN 331 | Practical Wine Appreciation | 0.5 |
| **Total** | | **23** |