Winery Engineering and Operations

CPD Specialised Short Course

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This module enables students to evaluate key winery operations, including:

Grape receival and processing.
Must amelioration.
Alcoholic fermentation management.
Malolactic fermentation management.
Post ferment operations.
Packaging operations.

This module will include:

This module is delivered on-site in the Plumpton Estate winery, which produces award-winning still and sparkling wines. As part of professional practice, students will keep accurate winery records and apply relevant occupational health and safety considerations.
Students will receive formative feedback on their performance in winery operations, and by means of a winery log and improvement plan, students will assess key winery operations and machinery.

The outcomes of this module:

Evaluate key winery operations.
Analyse the operational requirements of a winery and effectively communicate an improvement plan.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of winemaking legislation.
Employ professional practices within a winery setting.

Course details

Dates & Location	Monday 9th September 2024 - Monday 19th May 2025 09:00 - 11:45 OR 13:15 - 16:00
Duration	This course is delivered at Plumpton College one half day per week.
UCAS Details	Typically full time university students will study 120 credits per year. Please note, you can do up to 45 credits of CPD short courses per academic year. If you would like to do more you will need to register on one of our degree programmes, either full time or part time. If you want to do one of these CPD short courses for upskilling, you can apply today. If you would like to gain credit with the intention of later studying the full degree, please speak a member of our admissions team (enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk / 01273 890 454) first to ensure you meet the full course entry criteria. If you apply for interest upskilling only and don’t want to earn UCAS point and work towards the Plumpton Diploma, make your payment today. Alternatively, if you do want to work towards UCAS points and the Plumpton Diploma please check entry requirements before you pay and tick the box for working towards UCAS points.
Costs	Each semester costs £1,250 plus £110 material fees.

Entry Requirements

Applicable to each module

GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system)
GCSE English at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system)

The following qualifications are recommended prior to applying:

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Pass)
Level 3 qualification such as A Level (two subjects)
BTEC Extended Diploma (MPP)
Access to HE in a related subject
We also consider applicants with relevant industry experience if over 21 years of age.
Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing.

Applicants wishing to progress onto an undergraduate course would need to meet the minimum entry criteria for that specific course which typically includes a Level 3 qualification with UCAS Tariff points (56 points and above).