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What’s it like to be a Viticulturist?
Viticulturists plan, supervise and coordinate the growing of selected grape
varieties for the production of wine, dried fruit or table grapes.
Viticulturists spend a lot of time outdoors in vineyards, but also work
indoors in laboratories, offices and grape processing facilities.
Knowledge of science and business management is increasingly important in
viticulture.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Viticulturist earn an average of $849 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $44148 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- interested in horticulture or agriculture
- good analytical and problem-solving skills
- able to make accurate observations
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- good organisational skills
- flexibility and adaptability
- enjoy outdoor work
- willingness to live and work in regional areas
- able to manage plant allergies and hay fever.
This job also involves:
Full use of hands/fingers
Use of precision or semi-precision tools or instruments or deft hand movements
are required for these occupations. Included are jobs where poor co-ordination
or incomplete use of hands or fingers may make tasks dangerous or difficult to
undertake.
Good vision for detail
These jobs require you to be able to see clearly to examine items close-up. It
covers jobs where poor vision e.g. tunnel vision, could make the work place
unsafe or the job difficult to undertake, e.g. draftsperson working with
detailed drawings; checkout operator reading dockets; work requiring good
hand-eye co-ordination for working with precision or semi-precision tools.
Handling chemicals/greasy items
These jobs involve the daily handling of substances which may cause irritation
to skin, eyes, etc., and may aggravate dermatitis or other medical conditions.
Hot, cold or humid environment
These jobs are generally performed in an unusually hot, cold or humid
environment, so may be unsuitable for people who have diabetes or other
conditions aggravated by extremes of temperature or humidity.
Mainly outdoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day outdoors, exposed to the weather. They may report
back to an office, station, depot or other central site.
Physical effort
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs require daily physical
exertion, such as bending and twisting, lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing,
carrying or other effort where physical fitness is required. People with
heart, back or other conditions who should avoid physical strain may wish to
avoid these jobs.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Chemistry
School subjects that include some aspects of CHEMISTRY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a chemistry-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Rural Studies
School subjects that include some aspect of RURAL STUDIES provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an rural studies subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Viticulturist
Viticulturists may perform the following tasks:
- manage the operations of the vineyard, including soil management, irrigation, and disease and weed control
- direct and oversee general growing activities such as harvesting and pruning
- liaise with grape buyers and winemakers
- monitor grape maturity to ensure their quality and calculate the correct time for harvest
- recruit, supervise, manage and train winery workers involved in the production and harvesting of grapes
- give guided tours, conduct tastings and advise visitors about various aspects of wine and grapes
- keep records of techniques used and harvest outcomes for each season.