Vineyard
Usual entry point
- Vineyard Hand
What would help you get a job
- Any previous experience pruning or spraying
- Experience driving tractors or similar machinery
- Written and verbal communications skills
- Mathematical aptitude
- Certificate 1 in Viticulture
- Forklift Licence/ Truck Drivers Licence
- Understanding of chemicals and their uses
- Preference to work outdoors enjoy gardening or physical work
- Demonstrated ability to “stick at” manual work
First Aid Certificate
What type of work
- Pruning vines or harvesting grapes – may operate a mechanical pruner or harvester
- Mixing and spraying chemicals to control weeds
- Straining wires, replacing posts, constructing trellises
- Driving Tractor
- Soil preparation and fertiliser application
What Type of training
- VET Certificate of Viticulture
- Forklift licence
- Truck Drivers Licence
- Certificate in Farm Chemicals
Opportunities for promotion
- Assistant supervisor
- Assistant vineyard manager
- vineyard manager
- Viticulturist
Related jobs in the field
- Technical Officer
- Irrigation Officer
- Agribusiness Manager
Additional benefits in the work
- Opportunity to travel and work regionally
- potential to own a vineyard after years of experience working for others