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Jaimie Byrne

Front of House - Morrison Street Cafe

Cert Prof. Rest. Wine & Bar Serv.

Jamie Byrne says she can earn $80 a week in tips and she puts that down to the training she received on NMIT's Certificate in Professional Restaurant, Wine and Bar Service.

“I get such a buzz from giving good customer service and it’s even better when you get a tip. I’ve learnt what good service is all about and I know how to give it now.”

Since Jaimie graduated with her certificate last year it’s been all go. She’s moved from a part-time position at Hopgoods in Nelson to a full-time front of house job at Morrison Street Café and she couldn’t be happier.

“I loved working at Hopgoods – it’s a great team and very professional attitudes and it’s given me the experience I needed to move to a full-time position.”

Hopgoods owner Kevin Hopgood says taking on qualified staff makes a real difference.

“When I see that they have the NMIT certificate on their CV I know they’ll have a good grounding in the basics are they’ll be flexible enough to be able to work across many areas. From my point of view, as an employer, it’s a big tick in their favour.”

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Viticulture & Wine Courses

Situated in the heart of Marlborough wine country, NMIT offers viticulture courses and wine courses at certificate and diploma level plus a pathway to the Lincoln University Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology degree, studied at NMIT's Marlborough campus. Our Diploma in Viticulture and Wine Production can also be studied online and part-time for those currently employed and/or outside of the Marlborough region.

The NMIT Marlborough campus boasts top quality wine facilities, including an on-site vineyard, winery and modern, well-equipped lab facilities. The laboratory facility is situated within the Marlborough Wine Research Centre. Marlborough Winegrowers Association, Sustainable Viticulture and Wine Marlborough also have their offices within the Research Centre. This ensures students have the opportunity for plenty of hands-on vineyard practice and interaction during their study of wine.

The Marlborough region is New Zealand's largest and fastest growing wine region, producing 52 percent of New Zealand's total wine production. This makes it one of the best places to study wine in New Zealand.

Certificate in Vineyard Practice

Gain the practical skills to work in the vineyards of New Zealand or further afield, or establish your own.

Self-paced study
Available through distance learning
Covers pruning, propagation, pest and disease control, machinery and more!

Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology

After completion of the NMIT Diploma in Viticulture and Wine Production you can apply for the third year of the Lincoln University Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology, which can be studied independently at NMIT's Marlborough Campus.

Emphasis on the integration of grape growing and wine-making
Includes 18 weeks practical work experience
Covers site selection, planting material, vine management, harvest parameters and more!

Diploma in Viticulture and Wine Production

Love wine? Study at NMIT in the heart of New Zealand's wine industry.

Grow your own grapes, make your own wine
Develop wine tasting skills and other forms of wine analysis
A pathway to Lincoln University Bachelor of Viticulture & Oenology

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