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Certificate in Wine (by distance)

Programme Overview

Location

Taradale Hawkes Bay Campus

Study Options

By distance, Part-time

Length

2 years

  • Outline

    The Certificate in Wine is designed to enable students to develop skills and knowledge in:

    • Winemaking
    • Vineyard Management
    • Winery Management
    • Vineyard Establishment
    • Wine and Juice Analysis
    • Sensory Evaluation of Wine
    • Winery Engineering

  • Duration

    The programme commences in February however it is possible to enrol at a later time as the programme is designed to be flexible.

  • Entry

    This programme is open entry, which means that there are no formal academic requirements, but a high level of motivation and interest is recommended.

    Applicants must be over 18 years of age on 1st Feburary of the year they apply for entry into this programme.  Applicants under 18 years may be provisional accepted into the programme but restricted in which courses they are enrolled in until they turn 18 years of age.

  • Study Pathways

    Further study opportunities:

    • Diploma in Grapegrowing and Winemaking
    • Diploma in Wine Marketing
    • Bachelor of Wine Science
    • Bachelor of Viticulture
    • Bachelor of Viticulture/Bachelor of Wine Science (Concurrent)

  • Career Opportunities

    Possible jobs and career opportunities can include: 

    • Vineyard Manager
    • Contractor
    • Grower Liaison
    • Technical Field Representative
    • Assistant Winemaker
    • Vineyard Leading Hand
    • Owner/operator of winery/vineyard
    • Cellar Hand
    • Cellar Master
    • Winery Laboratory Technician
    • Cellar door/wine sales and marketing

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