Degrees & Certificates
Enology Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Enology prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Enology, or wine-making. The Certificate consists of core courses in wine-making and science, and focuses on the production of quality wines. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on experience on state-of-the-art winery equipment.
Career Opportunities
There are more than 4,700 bonded wineries in California. From established wineries to new ventures, well-trained winery personnel are needed in many positions. Career opportunities related to enology include: wine maker, assistant wine maker, wine analysis lab technician, oenologist, winery supervisor, quality control, production manager, tasting room director, wine sales, wine service, wine hospitality, grape/juice buyer, equipment supplier, wine label design and packaging.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| VWT 10 (Introduction to Viticulture) | 3 |
| VWT 20 (Introduction to Enology) | 3 |
| VWT 21 (Applied Enology) | 3 |
| VWT 23 (Fundamentals of Wine Science) | 3 |
| VWT 25 (Sensory Analysis of Wines) | 3 |
| VWT 41 (Fall Winery Operations) | 3 |
| VWT 42 (Spring Winery Operations) | 3 |
| WRKX 94 (Occupational Work Experience/Internship) | 2 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| VWT 1 (World Wines: New World) | 3 |
| VWT 2 (World Wines: Old World) | 3 |
| VWT 47 (Wine Regions/Wines of Calif) | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 26 |