Viticulture Level 3

Award Type: Certificate of Achievement

This viticulture level 3 certificate of achievement is designed for students who completed viticulture levels 1 and 2 certificates of achievement in preparation for advancing careers in vineyard management, vineyard pest management, fertilizer sales, vineyard irrigation, and mid-level management roles in vineyards and related facilities including sustainable, organic, and biodynamic practices. Some positions might be titled vineyard manager, research viticulturist, or production supervisor.

The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Viticulture Level 3 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 effects of viticultural activities and processes in final grapes and wines produced using sustainable and ecological processes.
3. Identify effects on different soils in viticulture and analyze precision viticulture practices and be able to use the information for continuous vineyard improvement.
4. Assess and apply sustainable ecological vineyard practices and modern technologies.
5. Apply and follow checks and controls (audits) to whole vineyard operations.
6. Explain and describe federal, state, and county regulations related to vineyard management including development, pesticide use, worker safety and the environment.