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  "college": "las-positas-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Viticulture and Winery Technology",
  "id": "enology-certificate-of-achievement-ca",
  "name": "Enology",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement (CA)",
  "department": "viticulture-and-winery-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/102/103/105/107/180/2118/2119/2123/2126",
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      "markdown": "#### Overview\n\nThe 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.\n\n#### Career Opportunities\n\nThere 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.\n\n#### Program Learning Outcome(s)\n\nUpon completion of this program, students will be able to:\n\n1.  Apply general chemistry principles, wine microbiology fundamentals, and laboratory techniques to produce sound wines.\n2.  Perform an accurate wine assessment utilizing acquired organoleptic skills.\n3.  Perform wine analysis methods including laboratory/quality control test during harvest, fermentations, cellaring and prior to bottling.\n4.  Safely start-up, operate and shut down winery equipment and effectively utilize the equipment during the wine making process.\n\n##### **Enology (CA): Program Requirements**"
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          "text": "Required Core: (23 units)"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "VWT 10",
          "title": "Introduction to Viticulture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "VWT 20",
          "title": "Introduction to Enology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "VWT 21",
          "title": "Applied Enology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "VWT 23",
          "title": "Fundamentals of Wine Science",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "VWT 25",
          "title": "Sensory Analysis of Wines",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "VWT 41",
          "title": "Fall Winery Operations",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "VWT 42",
          "title": "Spring Winery Operations",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WRKX 94",
          "title": "Occupational Work Experience/Internship",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A: Select One (3 units)"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "VWT 1",
          "title": "Wines of the Americas and Beyond",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "VWT 2",
          "title": "Wines of Europe",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "VWT 47",
          "title": "Wines of California",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "26"
        }
      ]
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}