Events for November 23, 2024 - November 23, 2024

Do you want to take your wine knowledge to the next level?  The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines provides an industry standard introduction to the main styles of wine available to front-line staff involved in the service or sale of wine.  This qualification aims to deliver the product knowledge and skills required to prepare [...]

A practical workshop on introductory vineyard pruning for wine grape production.  The session will focus on the basics of spur pruning for vine balance and vine health.  It will also cover cane pruning so that we make informed decisions when choosing the appropriate pruning style. This year local viticulture legend Sam Costanzo will be providing [...]

This workshop will help you understand the basics of pumping water and irrigation design, which are prerequisites to maintaining an efficient irrigation system and trouble shooting problems before they cost you money.  Practical elements of the course include those tasks that ensure each plant in your vineyard receives an equal share of the irrigtion system [...]

Discover the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and shut down a range of manual and basic bottling and packaging equipment and to perform associated manual tasks in a bottling and packaging environment. Cost:$100 Click here for information. We are currently taking bookings for this workshop.  For all enquiries, please call 07 4685 [...]

Vine nutrition is important for grape production since nutrients have a number of crucial functions in vegetative and reproductive growth. Soil is fundamental to so many aspects of life. Yet it is something generally taken for granted. It is critically important for our collective future that we manage our soil resources with a long-term view [...]

A workshop that will cover a number of areas that are critical to driving successful cellar door operations, including; Delivering a seamless guest experience before, during and after their visit. Cost: $100 Click here for information. We are currently taking bookings for this workshop.  For all enquiries, please call 07 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au.

For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making.  Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality.  You will learn ... • the key factors in the production [...]