VitIculture and wine studies Okanagan valley

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1 VitIculture and wine studies Okanagan valley Viticulture Certificate Winery Assistant Certificate Wine Sales Certificate Viticulture and Wine Studies Short Courses

2 Are you passionate about wine and eager to learn more? Okanagan College, located in the heart of wine country in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, is the perfect place to learn what it takes to grow the best grapes and produce, sell and enjoy the best wines. Prepare to start your career in the wine industry with our Viticulture, Winery Assistant or Wine Studies Certificate programs. Expand your professional knowledge with our viticulture and wine studies short courses. Explore the wine and food offered by this beautiful region in our wine enthusiast courses.

3 VitIculture, winery Assistant and wine sales certificate programs Drink in one of the best parts of the Okanagan with a career in the flourishing B.C. wine industry. Get your start with the Viticulture, Winery Assistant or Wine Sales certificates at Okanagan College. In just a few months, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to either farm a vineyard, work in a wine cellar, or work in wine sales. We believe learning should be hands-on and connect you with what s really happening in the wine industry. That s why our programs, taught by experienced professionals, include fieldtrips, guest speakers, a vineyard, wine shop or winery work experience placement and sensory wine tasting. Our certificate programs prepare you for entry into the wine industry, and our graduates have gone on to become award winning winemakers and vineyard managers with national and international experience. Today, our alumni can be found in many of the province s bustling vineyards and wineries.

4 VITICULTURE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM In the Viticulture Certificate program you will gain the skills and knowledge to farm a vineyard or seek employment in viticulture. The program is comprised of 267 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of work experience at a vineyard. The program is offered part-time or full-time. WINE 21 Introduction to Grapes and Wine VIT 22 Introduction to Grape Growing VIT 23 Vineyard Management VIT 04 Operation, Management and Safety of Vineyard Equipment VIT 13 Practicum You will learn: The scientific principles underlying grape growing for the purpose of wine production The various influences on grape quality Terminology Vineyard management including human resource and financial management Vineyard equipment operation, maintenance and safety

5 WINERY ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM In the Winery Assistant Certificate program you will gain the knowledge and skills to work alongside the many master winemakers in our region. The program is offered part-time and is comprised of 258 hours of classroom instruction and 50 hours of practicum in a winery. WINE 21 Introduction to Grapes and Wine WINE 22 Introduction to Winemaking WINE 23 Cellar Management WINE 24 Quality Control and Public Relations WINE 14 Practicum You will learn: The scientific principles underlying grape and wine production The influences on wine quality Terminology Winery equipment operation and maintenance Harvest and crush Sanitation and safety Sensory evaluation of wines Marketing and sales practices

6 Wine Sales Certificate Program In the Wine Sales Certificate program you will gain the knowledge and skills to work in the exciting sales side of the wine industry. The program is offered part-time and is comprised of 147 hours of course work and 30 hours of practicum in the industry. WINE 21 Introduction to Grapes and Wine WS 01 Introduction to Wine Sales WS 02 Retail Sales WS 03 Wine Shop and Winery Promotions WS 04 Class Project WS 11 Work Experience You will learn: An introduction to grape growing and winemaking An overview of legal regulations and standards within the industry Marketing and sales strategies Knowledge of wine shop management Winery promotions

7 Viticulture and wine studies short courses Professional Development for Industry Already work in the wine industry and want to learn more? We offer a range of short courses in enology, viticulture and wine business to support our local industry. For example: Wine chemistry Wine microbiology Sensory evaluation Wine Enthusiasts Grapevine pruning GIS for vineyard management Wine law and business Forklift Occupational First Aid Confined Space New to wine? Already a connoisseur? We offer a range of wine appreciation courses to satisfy your thirst for knowledge. There s so much to learn, from the history of B.C. wine to food and wine pairing, and the practice is a lot of fun.

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