New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 4)

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From 2023, NMIT and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of
Te Pūkenga, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. See more here.
Locations and dates

Marlborough:

15 August 2022

19 August 2022

Select either August 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

2022: $7,392 plus $240 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

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). Please note fees will only be covered under TTAF until 30 June 2023. Find full details about the fund here.(external link) Students are advised to enquire about their eligibility for any other fees-free funding when enrolling.

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.

Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) | 2023 update

Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF)(external link) funding ends on 31 December 2022.

This affects ākonga (students) currently on 2022 TTAF funded programmes(external link) that extend into 2023, plus those considering starting in the second half of 2022 on programmes that will extend into 2023.

The portion of fees not covered by TTAF funding will be met by Te Pukenga, with no cost to ākonga for the 6-month period to 30 June 2023.

This does not cover first-time enrolments in 2023 on programmes that were previously TTAF eligible.

However, some ākonga will have the 2023 portion covered by their Tertiary Education Commission Fees Free entitlement.

If you require any further clarification, please contact enrolments@nmit.ac.nz

Entry requirements

Applicants under 20 years old

Achieved NCEA Level 2 – (credits in Numeracy, Science or English desirable).

Applicants 20 years or over

No minimum academic requirements.

English language requirements

You must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level.

If your first language is not English you should have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall Academic score of at least 5 issued within the last two years with no less than 5 in any band or equivalent.

Other requirements

This programme has aspects that require a certain level of physical strength and fitness. You must be physically capable of completing all aspects of the programme.
Please note that Wineries have drug and alcohol restriction requirements.

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