New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations
NMIT
Subject area
Food (excluding Seafood) Processing Technology
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the wine industry with people who have skills and knowledge to work independently as a cellar hand in commercial wine making operations.
Graduates will be able to process grapes, manage vintage operations, and carry out wine production processes.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Academic: 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: This programme is open to international students. All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at the level of the programme. Those students whose first language is not English must have an acceptable level of English Language prior to enrolment in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include: * Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply) * Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3 with any endorsement) * An international English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 5.5 (with at least 5.0 in each band) issued within the last two years Or completion of accepted international equivalents Other: The Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 4) has aspects that require a certain level of physical strength and fitness. Students must be physically capable of completing all aspects of the programme. Please note that Wineries have drug and alcohol restriction requirements. Applicants need to be aware they may be subject to drug and alcohol testing while completing their workplace learning. Applicants need to be experienced cellar staff and be employed by a winery for the duration of the programme delivery. Special Entry: In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted admission to the programme on the approval of the Curriculum Manager or delegate, by providing evidence which shows the applicant's ability to successfully undertake the programme with a reasonable likelihood of success.
Detailed requirements
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Duration
1 Year
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National Graduate Outcomes
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 422 733
Phone: (03) 546 9175
Fax: (03) 546 3325
Email: info@nmit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nmit.ac.nz
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