How do I become a vineyard hand
Get qualified to work as a vineyard hand with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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In Australia, a full time Vineyard Hand generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working as a Vineyard Hand has dropped slightly over the last five years. There are 4,500 Vineyard Hands currently working in Australia. This work is found in areas of Australia where conditions are suitable for making wine.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
A Diploma of Viticulture is a great qualification if you’re planning a career as a Vineyard Hand. This two year course covers all aspects of growing grapes and producing wine.
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A Vineyard Hand attends to the daily duties involved in growing and harvesting grapes. Your job might involve preparing soil or planting vines and ensuring the grapes are in good health. You might have to irrigate the crop, control weeds or pick the grapes when they’re ready. A Vineyard Hand may also prepare the fruit for sale or for wine production by getting it packaged and ready for transport.
A Vineyard Hand will need to be able to operate a range of equipment and tools and be able to perform a lot of physical work. You’ll need to be ready to work in a range of weather conditions and be able to follow instructions. Vineyard Hands need good attention to detail and will often have to attend to several tasks at once. You’ll often be working as part of a team so you’ll need to be a good communicator.
