New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations
Learn how to support the winemaker and become an integral part of the day-to day operation of a winery.
The first six weeks you will have an introduction into the wine industry, basics of winemaking and also practice the tasks required to work successfully in a cellar vintage crew.
The practical days out in wineries increase through the programme.
This leads to the opportunity of a paid practical vintage placement for 7-8 weeks while classes are paused to allow for uninterrupted support to vineyards.
Post-vintage the last course, Wine Management Post-Fermentation will be taught in part-time classes.
If you are keen to see if you want to have a career in the wine industry, this is the perfect programme for you. It gives you a pathway into winery work, if you have no current experience.
Campus Information
Marlborough Campus
Nestled among mountain ranges, fertile plains, intricate waterways and thriving aviation, aquaculture and viticulture industries, our Marlborough campus delivers real world learning at its finest.About 20 minutes walk from Blenheim city center
Intakes
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You will be taught and supported in your studies by experienced, industry-savvy tutors and support staff from a wide range of countries. The NMIT staff professional development programme means your learning experience is current with international best practice.
The programs are developed in consultation, and delivered in partnership, with local companies, organizations and industries. You will meet and be taught by experts from your future profession. In many programmes you will experience placements that give you a taste of your new career.
PSW Opportunity
Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)
- Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
- Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ
Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:
- Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
- Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)
Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)
- Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
- Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)
Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)
- Duration: 3 years
- Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand
- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.
- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.
- Not allowed for part time students.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Certificate and Diploma Programmes (Equivalent entry to New Zealand NCEA Level 1 or 2)
Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
Degree Programmes
(Equivalent entry to New Zealand NCEA Level 3
Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
Certificate at Level 3
General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5.
Certificate at Level 4
General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.
Certificate or Diploma at Level 5
Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.
Certificate or Diploma at Level 6, Diploma or degree at Level 7, Graduate Certificate or Diploma at Level 7
Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.
Post-graduate Diploma or Post-graduate Certificate at Level 8, Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8, Master’s Degree at Level 9, Doctoral Degree at Level 10
Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.
- Course Code: NZ2722
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
12500 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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