Vineyard Management
Vineyard Management training includes instruction and hands-on training in the basic knowledge and technical skills required for successful employment in the cool-climate wine industry as a vineyard manager. Training is appropriate for employees or potential employees of vineyards or for people wanting to establish such a business. Practical skills will also be emphasized and students will gain on-the-job work experience through the Cooperative Work Experience program.
For more information about this program contact Al MacDonald at 503.584.7254 or D. Craig Anderson at 503.399.6565.
Program outcomes
Students completing the Certificate will:
- Evaluate the potential of a site for vineyard development through soil and environmental analysis.
- Perform skills necessary for the seasonal vineyard operations of pruning, disease and pest control, grapevine canopy management, and crop regulation.
- Prepare related reports to track ripening data, vineyard pesticide applications, fertilizer requirements, and canopy measurements.
In addition to the Certificate outcomes, students completing the AAS will:
- Project timing of vineyard operations and make correct decisions on relevant grapevine management choices.
- Use knowledge of government regulations related to vineyard operations, OSHA rules, employment requirements, pesticide application postings, and field sanitation requirements.
- Use computer skills to track vineyard operations, prepare and utilize budget information.
- Research and develop a vineyard business management plan.
Vineyard Operations
Course work for the Vineyard Operations Certificate includes instruction and hands-on training in the basic knowledge and practical skills required for successful employment as a vineyard technician or for people wanting to establish a vineyard.
For more information about this program contact Al MacDonald at 503.584.7254 or D. Craig Anderson at 503.399.6565.
Getting started
The first step to entering this program is to take part in an assessment process which includes taking the college's free placement test and meeting with Counseling and Career Services. You may need to complete pre-program courses. Then, your advisor will help you develop an individualized program of study, which may include one or more of the following:
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| CA121A | 1 | |
| (if less than 25 wpm) | ||
| MTH020 | 3 | |
| RD090 | 3 | |
| WR049 | 4 |
If you have questions about the requirements, call Counseling and Career Services at 503.399.5120 or 503.399.6071. Failure to be assessed may delay your entry into program classes.
Vineyard Management
Certificate of Completion
In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the entire program listed below are books, $865; class fees, $95; universal fee, $234. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.
You may earn a Certificate of Completion by successfully completing these 39 required credit hours:
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| Term 1 | ||
| CS101 | 3 | |
| VMW101 | 3 | |
| VMW110 | 4 | |
| WR115 | 3 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| Term 2 | ||
| MTH052 | 3 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| VMW111 | 4 | |
| VMW261 | 4 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| PSY104 | 3 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| VMW112 | 4 | |
| VMW260 | 4 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| VMW113 | 4 | |
COM051, ED229, MTH052, MTH062, MTN081, PSY101, PSY104, WR115, WR121 meet related instruction requirement.
Vineyard Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Getting started
The first step to entering this program is to take part in an assessment process which includes taking the college's free placement test and meeting with Counseling and Career Services. You may need to complete pre-program courses. Then, your advisor will help you develop an individualized program of study, which may include one or more of the following:
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| CA121A | 1 | |
| (if less than 25 wpm) | ||
| MTH060 | 4 | |
| RD090 | 3 | |
| WR115 | 3 |
If you have questions about the requirements, call Counseling and Career Services at 503.399.5120 or 503.399.6071. Failure to be assessed may delay your entry into program classes.
Vineyard Management
Associate of Applied Science
In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the entire program listed below are books, $1,565; class fees, $179; universal fee, $582. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.
You may earn an Associate of Applied Science degree by successfully completing these 97 required credit hours:
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| Term 1 | ||
| CH121 | 5 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| MTH070 | 4 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| SPN111 | 3 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| VMW101 | 3 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| CH122 | 5 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| CS101 | 3 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| VMW105 | 3 | |
| or | ||
| SPN112 | 3 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| VMW111 | 4 | |
| WR121 | 3 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| Term 3 | ||
| CH123 | 5 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| CH172 | 3 | |
| VMW112 | 4 | |
| WR227 | 3 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| Term 4 | ||
| VMW113 | 4 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| SP111 | 3 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| VMW110 | 4 | |
| VMW280D | 0 | |
| Vineyard Management elective* | 6 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| PSY104 | 3 | |
| (or higher) | ||
| VMW122 | 3 | |
| VMW261 | 4 | |
| VMW280D | 0 | |
| Term 7 | ||
| VMW252 | 3 | |
| VMW260 | 4 | |
| VMW280D | 0 | |
| Vineyard Management elective* | 3 | |
| *Vineyard Management electives (select 9 credit hours): | ||
| BI131 | 4 | |
| BI132 | 4 | |
| BI133 | 4 | |
| BOT201 | 4 | |
| BOT202 | 4 | |
| BOT203 | 4 | |
| CA091 | 3 | |
| CS125A | 3 | |
| CS125E | 4 | |
| HOR211 | 3 | |
| SPN112 | 3 | |
| SPN113 | 3 | |
| VMW102 | 3 | |
| VMW131 | 3 | |
| VMW132 | 3 | |
| VMW134 | 3 | |
| VMW170 | 3 | |
| WLD051 | 5 | |
COM051, ED229, MTH052, MTH062, MTN081, PSY101, PSY104, WR115, WR121 meet related instruction requirement.
Updated March 2007 by the College Advancement Department.


