New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 4)

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Locations and dates
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Study options

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

One year part-time
Total credits

120
Fees

2023: $7,840 plus $240 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies (2024; $2.05 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.

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 support on-the-job training, this hands-on programme will give you the skills to carry out cellar work and build your knowledge to mentor and supervise staff. If you have already completed Level 3 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.

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.