FBP30921
Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations

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Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations

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Fee Free Tafe

Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2025.

To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:

a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
of working age

*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.

Fee-Free* TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free training places to eligible Tasmanians wanting to train, retrain or upskill. Places are limited and not guaranteed and applying early is recommended. The number of funded Fee Free* places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Workplace

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 1,900.00
Concession* $ 400.00
Commercial $ 12,320.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Gain the specialised skills and practical knowledge to excel in the wine industry.

The Tasmanian wine industry enjoys national and international reputation for producing premium Australian wines. Advance your career by developing your technical and problem solving ability whilst gaining operational industry experience.

You will learn about implementing a food safety program, quality systems and procedures, occupational processes and reporting, operating vineyard machinery and equipment and gain valuable experience to manage vine disorders and damage, implementing a soil management program, and occupational processes and reporting.

This course is available as an Australian Apprenticeship and also to those working within the Wine industry.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	2 Jan 2025 - 12 Dec 2026	Part-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training.	Workplace	Apply now
South
Clarence	2 Jan 2025 - 11 Dec 2026	Part-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training.	Workplace	Apply now

Fee-Free TAFE eligibility

Fee-free TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free* training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.

The following Tasmanian residents are eligible for Tasmanian Government subsidised training:

Australian citizens
Permanent residents

And Tasmanian residents who have permission for work and study in Australia and:

Are New Zealand citizens with a Special Category Visa
Are holders of a temporary humanitarian visas
Are Tasmanian State Sponsored skill migrant visa holders
Are a dependent (aged over 18) or partner (spouse) visa holder of an eligible applicant.

All other visa holders are ineligible for subsidised training. This includes all bridging visa holders and Tasmanian State Sponsored business visa holders.

Applicants must also meet any specific entry requirements for individual courses.

First Nations Australians, young people (17-24), people out of work or receiving income support, unpaid carers, women facing economic insecurity, women undertaking study in non-traditional fields and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Note: People studying within the education system (up to Year 12), or undertaking a traineeship or apprenticeship are not eligible.

*Your tuition fees are covered; however you may need to cover costs such as textbooks, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

Any additional fees will be identified in course specific information.

Places are limited and not guaranteed and applying early is recommended. The number of Fee-Free places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Entry

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a FBP30921 - Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
BSBWHS311	Assist with maintaining workplace safety
FBPFSY2002	Apply food safety procedures
FBPPPL3003	Participate in improvement processes
FBPPPL3006	Report on workplace performance

Elective units
AHCBIO303	Apply biosecurity measures
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCIRG344	Implement an irrigation schedule
AHCIRG345	Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG347	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMOM202	Operate tractors
AHCMOM213	Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCPCM305	Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPMG301	Control weeds
AHCSOL406	Sample soils and interpret results
AHCWRK309	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
FBPVIT2011	Operate vineyard equipment
FBPVIT2013	Recognise disorders and identify pests and diseases
FBPVIT2015	Carry out basic canopy maintenance
FBPVIT3001	Coordinate vineyard operations
FBPVIT3003	Operate spreading and seeding equipment
FBPVIT3005	Install and maintain vine trellis
FBPVIT3007	Operate specialised canopy management equipment
FBPVIT3008	Operate a mechanical harvester
FBPVIT3009	Monitor and control vine disorders and damage
FBPVIT3010	Implement a soil management program
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
MSL934004	Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
MSL974017	Prepare, standardise and use solutions
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck

Career opportunities

Vineyard Supervisor
Vineyard Manager
Vineyard Owner/Operator

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Vineyard Supervisor
Vineyard Manager
Vineyard Owner/Operator

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Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

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FBP30921 Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations

Fee Free Tafe

Fee Free Tafe

Course overview

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Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Locations, dates & times

Career opportunities

Career opportunities

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FBP30921
Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations