New Zealand Certificate in Brewing (Level 4)

This programme will teach you the skills and knowledge required to work as a brewer in a commercial brewing operation under broad supervision. You will be immersed in a practical learning experience: the brewing process, technical brewing plans, production processes and volumes. You will brew your own beers including pilsner, ale, lager, and other craft styles.

Domestic

Duration
1 Year Full-time
Level
4
Credits
120
Fees
$7,840*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee
Delivery
On campus
Location
Cromwell
Intakes
February

International

Duration
1 Year Full-time
Level
4
Credits
120
Fees
$25,576*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee
Delivery
On campus
Location
Cromwell
Intakes
February

What You Study

Courses

Course name Level Credits
Brewing Basics 4 15
Introduction to Practical Brewing 4 15
Fundamentals of Brewing Equipment and Processes 4 15
Practical 1 4 15
Fundamentals of Brewery Operations 4 15
Quality and Safety in Brewing 4 15
Regulatory Requirements in Brewing 4 15
Practical 2 4 15

Graduates will be able to carry out brewing quality assurance and production processes under broad supervision. Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge required to work as a brewer in a commercial brewing operation, under broad supervision.

Workload

Your workload

You will study for 34.5 hours per week. 

Entry

Entry requirements

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.

Other requirements 
  • Learners who will be aged under 18 during activities that require the tasting of alcohol will not be allowed to participate in this activity without first producing a signed guardian consent form. 

Want your existing skills recognised?

If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, please ask us about our recognition of prior learning process. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification and could achieve it in a shorter timeframe. Please email info@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.

Fees

Domestic fees

Full tuition
Standard
$7,840

International fees

Full tuition
Standard
$25,576

Additional costs

You will need to purchase some uniform and safety equipment at an approximate cost of $150.  

Tuition fees

The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don’t include additional costs or living costs.

Application

A change for 2023 enrolments

When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.

Get in touch

0800 762 786
International +64 3 477 3014
Email: info@op.ac.nz
https://www.op.ac.nz/programmes/nzqa/new-zealand-certificate-in-brewing-level-4/