Winery and Viticulture Technician
Post Secondary

Winery and Viticulture Technician

Two Years | Ontario College Diploma
Program Code 0738
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus

The Niagara College Winery & Viticulture Technician program trained me in all aspects of the wine industry to help me become a leader in the wine industry both in Canada and the USA.

Jordan Harris, General Manager & Winemaker, Tarara Winery, Virginia



Career Opportunities

For some, wine is a pleasure to be enjoyed. For you, it's that - and an exciting career! Whether your interest is winery operations, viticulture or sales and marketing, this award-winning program will fuel your excitement and prepare you for career success.

Graduates hold such positions as:

  • Winemakers
  • Vineyard managers
  • Laboratory or viticulture technicians
  • Lead hands, viticulture
  • Sales managers
  • Sommeliers
  • Wine sales and marketing representatives
  • Winery or cellar technicians
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The NC Difference

  • The new Wine Visitor + Education Centre, unique in North America showcases Ontario and Canadian Wines and provides state-of-the-art facilities
  • Niagara College Teaching (NCT) Winery is Canada's first and only commercial teaching winery
  • Niagara is located in the heart of Canada's largest wine region
  • In addition to the NC Teaching Winery, the college’s Niagara-on-the-Lake campus has over 27 hectares of on-campus vineyards
  • NC wines, crafted by a professional winemaker with student involvement, have won awards at major Canadian and international competitions
  • Industry-attuned program features talented winemaker-professor
  • The third semester's four-month field placement provides hands-on experience
  • Degree completion opportunities are available at Cornell University and Brock University

Testimonials and Profiles

"The program covered every aspect of the industry, including winemaking, microbiology, viticulture, and wine marketing and sales. I realized that I enjoyed winemaking and decided to pursue it as a career."

Jessica Ash,
Assistant Winemaker, Marynissen Estates


Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses:
    • English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
    • Mathematics - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
    • Biology - Grade 11 (C) or (U) or Grade 12 (U) OR
    • Chemistry - Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U)

Additional Requirements for Admission:

  • Portfolio submission.
  • Students are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age by the start of classes.

Selection and Ranking Process:

  • Required courses and the portfolio will be weighted and ranked.
  • For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the highest senior level final grade available at the time of ranking. Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes.

Note:

  • Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.

Transportation:

  • Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete practical lab requirements. Niagara cannot guarantee placements that are readily accessible by public transportation. Students are responsible for all costs connected with such transportation.

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

General Information
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For information, inquiries or frequently asked questions, please askNC or email the InfoCentre at info@niagaracollege.ca.

Tours

For more information please contact the InfoCentre.

Welland: 905-735-2211, ext. 7559
NOTL: 905-641-2252, ext. 4208

We look forward to meeting you!

 

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Program Information

Term One
MATH1112Mathematics for Winery and Viticulture3
OEVT1120General Viticulture3
OEVT1121Basic Winemaking3
OEVT1122Sensory Evaluation of Wines I3
OEVT1125Introduction to Vine Biology3
OEVT1126Introduction to Wine Chemistry4
OEVT1170The History of Ontario Wine3
Term Two
COMM1101Language and Communications3
OEVT1220Vineyard Soils, Fertilizers and Irrigation3
OEVT1221Vineyard Pruning and Maintenance Practices3
OEVT1321Advanced Winemaking I3
OEVT1324Wine Chemistry and Lab Analysis4
OEVT1421Wines of the Old World3
Term Three
General Education Elective
(1 required)		3
OEVT1223Winery Cellar Operations3
PRAC1157Field Placement - Winery and Viticulture9
Term Four
OEVT1226Wine Chemistry and Microbiology4
OEVT1322Sensory Evaluation of Wines II3
OEVT1323Advanced Winemaking II3
OEVT1422Wine Marketing and Sales3
OEVT1420Vineyard Management3
OEVT1425Organic and Biological Chemistry4
 General Education Elective (1 required)3
Term Five
OEVT1224Wines of the New World3
OEVT1320Integrated Pest Management3
OEVT1325Viticulture Biology3
OEVT1410Farm Equipment Operations3
OEVT1423Winery Management3
 General Education Elective (1 required)3

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