Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations
NZQF Level 3

About the course

Step into the wine industry with confidence!

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

  • For applicants under 20 years of age: NCEA Level 1 is required.
  • For applicants 20 years of age and over: there are 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.

About the provider

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough. 

NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute. Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs. 

You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.

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