| Job | Qualification | Possible job/career expectations |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Farmhand | Certificate I in Rural Operations | Farm assistant jobs are usually the beginning of a career in the viticulture industry. Work undertaken usually involves working under direct supervision and can include: planting and pruning vines and picking grapes; carrying out basic post harvest processes such as grading and sorting. |
| Farmhand | Certificate II in Agriculture or Production Horticulture | The production horticulture farmhand is likely to be involved in a wide range of growing and harvesting tasks under limited supervision. Tasks could include: operating tractors and equipment; undertaking irrigation activities; establishing and maintaining vines; treating weeds, pests and diseases. |
| Tradesperson | Certificate III in Agriculture or Production Horticulture | The production horticulture tradesperson has responsibility for a number of workers and planting, growing and harvesting activities including: preparing soils for planting; implementing vine plantings and maintenance programs; coordinating harvesting; and supervising work site activities. |
| Supervisor | Certificate IV in Agriculture or Production Horticulture | The production horticulture supervisor likely to have significant responsibilities in managing planting, growing and harvesting activities including: developing wine nutrition programs; supervising staff, machinery and supplies; operating within budgets. |
| Manager | Diploma of Agriculture, Production Horticulture or Rural Business Management | A viticulture manager is likely to have significant responsibilities in managing vineyard activities including: property planning and management; crop management and production; staff management; business planning and operations. |
| Business Manager | Advanced Diploma of Agriculture, Production Horticulture or Rural Business Management | The production horticulture business manager has the primary responsibility to ensure that the vineyard enterprise is successfully managed. Responsibilities may include: business planning; managing people, physical resources and business capital; marketing and promotion. |
