World of Wine – Cellar Operations

This diverse programme is the first step towards completing a Level 3 NZ Certificate in Cellar Operations. In the first year you’ll explore both the local and international wine industry, including sustainable wine tourism, cellar door and restaurant operations and wine industry logistics.

Learn about the history, geography and climate of the main grape growing areas of the world and how these influence wine style.

You’ll also learn about vineyard technology, including how to use specialised equipment such as drones, water monitoring technology and laser guided tractors. In cellar operations you’ll get to experience the basic workings of a cellar environment and the different equipment used.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of winemaking processes and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of the stages of red, white and sparkling winemaking in a winery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of quality management procedures used in wine production.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the management of waste and waste products in the winemaking process.
• Work and communicate effectively within a team in a commercial wine cellar operation.

Note: If circumstances change there could be a mix models of delivery e.g online, face to face one day per week or block options.