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Diploma of Artisan Distilling
- Welland, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year graduate certificate in craft distilling and spirits production.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Artisan Distilling. Apply concepts related to two-term programme covering distillery operations in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Distillation manager
- Distillation technician
- Distiller
- Operations manager
- Product developer
- Quality control inspector or supervisor
- Agency sales representative
- Export licensee
Curriculum
- Two-term programme covering distillery operations
- Distillation science
- Two practical distilling courses
- Sensory analysis
- Legal and regulatory environment
- Quality control
- Quantitative spirit analysis and distillation management
- Finishing with a capstone project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or bachelor's degree
- In a related field for some programmes
- Plus proof of English proficiency
- Testing or supplemental evaluation may be required
- Grade/context: Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or bachelor's degree
- No minimum grade published
- Most private-college credentials not accepted.
Accepted academic background
Two- or three-year college diploma or a bachelor's degree (Mental Health and Palliative Care - Multidiscipline: diploma or degree in nursing, For internationally trained nurses).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 85
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme and its intake on Program Availability. Apply online and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload the post-secondary diploma or degree and transcript
- Certified translations and language proof where required. Receive the Offer of Admission and pay the deposit shown on the Estimated Fees Invoice. Confirm the programme in MyNC to receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit
- Pay first-term tuition and send the permit to the international team.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,550 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Welland Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Wine, Beer and Spirits |
| Department | Artisan Distilling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Niagara College publishes scholarships and awards for selected programs, Some are automatically considered while others require applications. International eligibility must be checked for the specific award. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $17,550 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,150 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120, Cambridge 176.

