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Rebecca Andres
Curriculum Specialist
South Central Coast
Allan Hancock College
CTE Dean
Margaret Lau
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Program Details
Viticulture Level 1
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Viticulture, Enology, and Wine Business (010400)
08/15/22
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 graduateof the certificate of achievement in viticulture level 1 will:
- Use basic ideas and concepts in viticulture, including biology, and ecophysiology of vines and grape cultivars, to work in the viticulture industry.
- Assess and differentiate effects of viticulture activities and processes in final grapes and wines produced using sustainable and ecological processes.
Enrollment completer projections is 15. This is based on current course enrollment projections and previous awards in the 01 Top Code.
Fall 2021
VEN 102 Intro to Viticulture 30
VEN 120 Viticulture Practices I 25
VEN 125 Soils 30
VEN 130 Integrated Pest Management 20
VEN 324 Small Acreage Viticulture 25
VEN 330 Harvest Boot Camp 20
Spring 2022
VEN 121 Viticulture Practices II 25
VEN 124 Grapevine Physiology 20
VEN 307 Vineyard Irrigation 20
VEN 331 Practical Wine Appreciation 20
Summer 2022
VEN 122 Viticulture Practices III 25
| Program Award | Annual 2016-17 | Annual 2017-18 | Annual 2018-19 | Annual 2019-20 | Annual 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S.T. 011200 | 4 | ||||
| A.S.T. 010300 | 1 | 4 | |||
| A.S. and Cert 010100 | 3 | 5 | 7 | ||
| A.S. and Cert 010400 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| A.A. 010400 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Totals | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 33 |
Source:https://datamart.cccco.edu/Outcomes/Program_Awards.aspx
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The goal of this program is to provide students with skills and knowledge for entry-level employment in the viticulture industry. This is achieved through courses designed to introduce students to basic ideas and concepts in viticulture, viticultural activities and processes, annual vineyard activities, grapevine phenology, sound viticultural decisions, and production of quality fruit and healthy vines.
The Viticulture & Enology program offers excellent college-level education and hands-on experience conducing students to obtain an Associate Degree or Certificates, transfer to four-year institutions, or expand their knowledge and practice experience in these areas
Course Units and Hours
23
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Course Report
The Viticulture Level 1 – Certificate of Achievement requires completion of 23 semester units (17 required core units)
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VEN 102 | Introduction to Viticulture | 3 |
| VEN120 | Viticulture Operations 1 | 3 |
| VEN121 | Viticulture Operations 2 | 3 |
| VEN 125 | Soils and Plant Nutrition | 4 |
| VEN130 | Integrated Pest Management | 4 |
| Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following: | ||
| VEN122 | Viticulture Operations 3 | 1 |
| VEN135 | Grapevine Physiology | 1 |
| AG149 | Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational | 1 - 8 |
| VEN307 | Vineyard Irrigation | 3 |
| VEN324 | Small Acreage Grapegrowing | 1 |
| VEN330 | Harvest Boot Camp | 0.5 |
| VEN331 | Practical Wine Appreciation | 0.5 |
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEN 102 | Intro to Viticulture | 3 | Y1 Fall |
| VEN 120 | Viticulture Operations 1 | 3 | Y1 Fall |
| VEN 125 | Soils and Plant Nutrition | 4 | Y1 Fall |
| VEN xxx | Selected | 1.5 | Y1 Fall |
| VEN 121 | Viticulture Practices 2 | 3 | Y1 Spring |
| VEN 130 | Integrated Pest Management | 4 | Y1 Spring |
| VEN xxx | Selected | 3 | Y1 Spring |
| VEN xxx | Selected | 1.5 | Y1 Spring |
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02/14/22 - 04:47 PM
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