For wine enthusiasts and those in the grape and wine industry looking for an engaging new learning opportunity here is the first course of its kind from an accredited institution in Canada. Foundations in Winemaking is an online course for all experience levels and educational backgrounds. Join us for a unique online opportunity to learn directly from winemakers, researchers, and industry leaders in a 10-week modular learning approach.
Foundations in winemaking will provide an in-depth introduction to wine production. Participants will gain an understanding of the key skills and knowledge necessary to make wine, from receiving grapes to packaging the final product. The 10-week online course takes a multi-faceted approach to the topic of winemaking with videos, readings, and additional resources to explore the winemaking decisions that affect the quality of the final wine. The weekly live sessions will review the week’s material and provide a space for questions and discussions. Several of the live sessions will also feature guest speakers such as winemakers working in the industry, to answer your questions. Topics include winery equipment and processes, fermentation chemistry and microbiology, wine styles, and regulations.
Program Information
What you’ll learn studying Foundations in winemaking:
- List the overall steps of winemaking from grape/juice reception to packaging
- List the main requirements and options for each step of the winemaking process
- Understand how choices at each step of the process influence the final quality of the wine
- Understand the main differences in producing different types of wine
Foundations in winemaking for:
- Winery employees
- Those in non-production roles in the grape and wine industry
- Those aspiring to join the grape and wine industry
- Home winemakers
- Those interested in further study in grape and wine
Module 1: Getting Started
Module 2: From Grapes to Juice
Module 3: The Cellar
Module 4: Juice and Wine Chemistry
Module 5: Fermentation
Module 6: Post-fermentation
Module 7: Clarification
Module 8: Last Steps
Module 9: Sensory Evaluation of Wine
Module 10: Other Styles
All required textbooks are included in course costs.
Prerequisites
- None Required
Technology Requirements
- General computer and technology use abilities.
For In-person and online studies.
- Laptop: Windows 10 or higher or equivalent operating system with recommended 8 GB of RAM and at least 16 GB of free hard disk space and Wi-Fi capabilities.
Online studies only.
- Access to reliable high-speed broadband internet access (Cable, DSL, LTE) with a minimum bandwidth of 15 Mbps is recommended.
Laptop with integrated webcam and microphone recommended.
To successfully complete your program, you will complete all components of the program. Your progress will be continuously evaluated using a variety of formative and/or summative assessments to receive a final mark. Information about these assessment methods will be provided in the Learning Management System on the first day of the program.
Intake Details
ASY- Online Asynchronous delivery of this course, learners can expect two hours of optional synchronous lecture per week.
Funding
CCOVI Micro-Credential OSAP Policy – Please read carefully
The Ontario government requires OSAP applicants to be registered in the course before their OSAP application can be processed. However, in order to register for this program, payment in full must be received by CCOVI.
Therefore, if you are applying for OSAP for this course, please contact ccovi@brocku.ca BEFORE beginning your OSAP application to arrange for proof of enrolment for your OSAP application and finalize details for payment once funds are received.
If you receive OSAP funds and fail to register or complete the course, the Ontario government will ask for the immediate return of funds.
Note: your individual financial circumstances determines the amount of funding you may be eligible for and what percent of funding is grant (non repayable) and what percent of funding is loan (repayable).
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG). Funding is available to cover up to 80% of program fees, to see if your organization is eligible go to : Canada-Ontario Job Grant – Employer Application Form (COJG). Click on the link and hit “Apply Now” at the bottom for further details. As your training provider contact ccovi@brocku.ca for the ‘Canada Revenue Agency number’ needed on your application.
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| Course Detail | Course Info |
|---|---|
| Course Code | COOL 9N501 |
| Date of Next Start | Closed |
| Price | $1,595 |
| OSAP Eligible | Yes |
| Delivery Mode | ASY - Asynchronous Online |
| Duration | 11 Weeks |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Intake Details | Next and more intake info |
| Scheduled Class Time(s) | Wed 7:00pm - 9:00pm |