New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 4)

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Locations and dates

Marlborough:

16 August 2021

13 September 2021

Select either September or November block course after you apply.
Study options

The programme is taught part time over one year with block course options.
Length

One year part-time
Total credits

120
Fees

2021: $7350 plus $240 Student Services Levy; 2022 Fee TBC

A Compulsory Student Services Fee also applies ($240 for fulltime students).
Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection. View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2723

In this hands-on programme you'll gain the skills required to carry out cellar work, supervise and mentor less experienced staff.

This programme is eligible for fees-free under the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). Find full details about the fund here.(external link)

You will spend a large portion of your year developing your skills on placement. The programme provides opportunities for students to process grapes, manage vintage operations and carry out wine production processes.

This qualification is designed to upskill current industry employees, enabling them to increase essential knowledge. Should you have already completed Level 3 and already work in a winery you may apply to cross credit the following first 4 courses:

Communication and Team Building
Winery Equipment
Vintage Preparation
Vintage Management

On completion of the programme, you will have the skills and knowledge to work independently as a cellar hand in a commercial wine making operation and supervise and train less experienced cellar staff.