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New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 3)

At Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Location

New Zealand

Qualification

Certificate III

Fees

NZD13288

(2026)

Duration

20 Week(s)

Next intake

19.01.2027

Entry Score

IELTS

Course info

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.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 20 Week(s)

Fees: NZD13288

Intake	Location
Semester (January), 2027	Blenheim

Entry requirements for Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

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.

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.