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Jennifer Bound
Winemaker
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Programme studied:
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Bachelor of Wine Science
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Occupation:
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Winemaker
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Place of work:
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Okahu Estate
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Likes:
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Wine, good food, music, the beach, movies, fantasy fiction
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Loves:
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My family, my partner, my good friends, my cat and dogs
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Dislikes:
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Racism, people who only talk and never listen, media propaganda
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Influences:
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Too many
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Dream Job:
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Hosting a television Food, Wine and Travel show
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Best thing about EIT Hawke's Bay:
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The numbers of students in my class were low so it was easy to get to know everyone as well as your lecturer. I never felt like just another number like you do at University, it was more personal. And Marion, who held us all together and kept my spirits high when they were sinking.
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Best thing about Hawke's Bay:
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The sunshine, the clear blue sky and the wine.
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Why did you choose EIT:
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I wanted to do a degree and not a diploma and at the time EIT was the only place offering this. Also I liked the fact that EIT was/is right in the middle of one of NZ’s premium wine growing and making regions so there was a wealth of knowledge to extract.
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Aims and ambitions:
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This year along with my partner and business partners, we are releasing our own wine (all going to plan) and that has been a huge ambition. The next aim is to plant on our land up here in The Far North and build a winery…a wee ways away yet though.
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Anything you'd like to add:
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To this day I believe giving in my job to follow a passion and become a student at EIT studying wine was one of the best decisions I have made. It has been a long hard road so far and I don’t think it is going to get any easier, but I love my chosen career, the path it is taking me on and the passion it brings out in me, even when I am plunging a tank at 5 o’clock in the morning or not sleeping because I am worried about the weather or the wine.
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The EIT Bachelor of Wine Science aims to provide a programme that meets the demand for an applied, industry relevant, New Zealand based graduate level qualification. Consequently, the Bachelor of Wine Science has a strong emphasis on the sciences, plus the technical and management aspects of grapegrowing and winemaking. EIT has a strong relationship with Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Australia, which complements the expertise and resources of EIT, and awards equivalency with the CSU Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science). We also offer a unique double-degree opportunity with our Bachelor of Viticulture. Employment opportunities in the wine industry include careers as: - Winemaker
- Manager in wine industry
- Manager in brewing or food industries
- Research Scientist/Technician
- Laboratory technician/manager
- Owner/operator of a winery
- Wine retailer
Students may elect to exit the programme after successful completion of two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study with a Diploma in Grapegrowing and Winemaking (Level 6). 
Full-time students are expected to complete an average of 120 credits per year. One credit is equal to 10 student learning hours. Learning hours include both classroom and out-of-class work. Typically, a full-time student will take eight courses (15 credits each) each year of study. Classes are held on campus and at local vineyards and wineries in Hawkes Bay. Year One - Botany
- Grape and Wine Production
- Scientific Statistics
- General and Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic and Physical Chemistry
- Wine Science
- Microbiology
- Engineering Physics
Year Two - Wine Production 1
(30 credits, includes North Island/South Island excursion) - Sensory Science
- Viticultural Science
- Structural Biochemistry
- Metabolic Biochemistry
- Food and Beverage Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
Year Three - Wine Sensory Assessment
- Winery Engineering
- Wine Production 2
(includes North Island/South Island excursion) - Wine Microbiology
- Wine Chemistry
- Winery Experience
- Electives - two*
* Students select two elective courses (Level 5, 6 or 7 - 15 credits each) as approved by the Programme Coordinator. These may include: ** Plant Physiology and Vine Physiology must be chosen as electives to gain equivalency with CSU Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science).
Outline for Distance Study Full-time students are expected to complete an average of 120 credits per year. One credit is equal to 10 student learning hours. Learning hours include both classroom and out-of-class work. Typically, a full-time student will take eight courses (15 credits each) each year of study. Classes are held on campus and at local vineyards and wineries in Hawkes Bay. Year One Summer School* Year Two Year Three Structural Biochemistry Metabolic Biochemistry Sensory Science Analytical Chemistry
Year Four Year Five
Year Six
Wine Microbiology Wine Chemistry Winery Experience Elective**
** Students select two elective courses (Level 5, 6, or 7, 15 credits each), as approved by the Programme Coordinator. These may include: *** Plant Physiology and Vine Physiology must be chosen as electives to gain equivalency with CSU Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science)
Two entry points per year: Semester 1: February
Semester 2: July (on-campus part-time only)
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
NZ Citizens/Residents
Entry Criteria A personal interview may be part of the application process.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: Standard Entry A minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, including a minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from an approved subject list, with a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or approved subjects and a minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics or Pangarau, and a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori; 4 credits must be in Reading and 4 credits must be in Writing. The literacy credits will be selected from a schedule of approved achievement standards and unit standards. At least 75 Level 2 NCEA credits in one year in best 4 subjects or
Provisional Entry Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (for example, maturity, life experience, work experience, other study) or Those who narrowly fail to meet the criteria above or Over 20 years of age, with evidence of an ability to undertake tertiary study at degree level or An EIT Hawkes Bay Certificate in Science, Certificate in Grapegrowing and Winemarketing or Certificate in Wine.
Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
It is strongly recommended that students enrolling in this programme have achieved: At least 14 credits minimum at NCEA Level 3 in Chemistry or a C pass in Bursary Chemistry or have studied the EIT Distance Bridging Chemistry course. At least 14 credits minimum at NCEA Level 3 in Physics or Mathematics or a C pass in Bursary Physics or Mathematics or have studied the EIT Distance Bridging Physics/Mathematics course.
English Language Entry Requirement
Students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, approved scores on IELTS (6.0 Academic) tests, completion of accepted international equivalents or completion of an EIT Hawke's Bay assessment. Entry With Credit
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms, including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credits or Recognition of Prior Learning. Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credits if you have passed a very similar course at the same level. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application. Applications for RPL and Cross Credit for a course should be made prior to enrolment in that course and no later than two weeks after the start of the course. For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please contact the Wine Science/Viticulture Secretary 06 974 8000 or 0800 CALL EIT (22 55 348). Additional Distance Study Requirements
For distance study, a student must have the following available to be able to utilise the on-line learning environment and have access to industry. PC that meets the following minimum hardware specification: Intel (or AMD) processor, Pentium III or IV (or equivalent), 600 MHz or higher At least 256MB of RAM A working/active internet connection (minimum 56K modem) Microsoft Windows 2000 professional or Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional, Windows Vista Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Service Pack 1
Access to wineries and vineyards to meet the work experience requirement for the programme and to undertake assignment and practical work required for specific courses.
Distance students must also Be prepared to attend an Orientation and Residential Schools Attend either EIT or an alternative venue at another tertiary Institute (for example, Otago Polytechnic, UCOL, NMIT, CPIT and MIT) to sit examinations.
International Students IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent and high achievement in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Biology at Senior High School. |
For more information see our International Section
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