Have Questions?
The Program of Winery Assistant and Sales designed to students with the knowledge and practical skills to work alongside master winemakers. Similarities and differences between wine, cider, beer and spirits will be explored throughout the program with an emphasis on winemaking. The program includes a focus on scientific principles of production, influences on product quality, industry terminology, equipment operation and maintenance, harvest and crush, sanitation and safety, sensory evaluation, and marketing and sales. Students will also gain real-world experience through field trips and a practicum.
Customer Service Skills
Food and Beverage
Canadian Workplace Essentials
Food and Wine Pairing
Wine Sale Techniques
Tourism
Introduction to Wine, Spirits and other Fermented Beverages
On graduation, learners will be able to:
Participate in Canadian Labor Market
Identify key elements of customer services
Define and adhere to food safety, health and sanitation standards
Describe elements of food and wine pairing
Recognize origin, structural profile, production method and components of various fermented beverages
Use various techniques to help customers purchase wine
• Complete high school or A Canadian Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• 19 years or older at the time of admission to the program.
• Reach an IELTS 5.5 (academic) or equivalent or achieve a IGK Level 6 Upper Intermediate or pass the IGK placement test.
• Pass an admissions interview
• Complete high school.
• 19 years or older at the time of admission to the program.
• Pass an admissions interview
For more information on English language requirements, please see English Proficiency page
• Computer Use Expectation
In order to successfully progress through your studies at IGK, it is recommended that you have access to a personal computer or
laptop. IGK offers access to computer labs on campus, but availability cannot be guaranteed and some
program software may not be available on all open access computers.
Registration fee: $200.
Tuition Fee: $8500
Textbook Fee: $450
Registration fee: $200
Tuition Fee: $3900
Textbook Fee: $450
April 4,2022 / May 2,2022 / May 30,2022 / August 29,2022 / October 3,2022 / November 28,2022
– June 28,2022 to July 1,2022
– September 26,2022 to September 30,2022
– December 26,2022 to December 30,2022
– Class start and end times may vary as schedules will be modified to accommodate Canadian holidays.
– *Please consider reading weeks when planning the duration of your studies.
