CTS Canadian Career College is proud to offer this 39-week Diploma Program which can be easily managed alongside your busy work schedule.
This diploma program prepares the graduate for work in various breweries, including large-scale breweries or craft breweries.
The classroom instruction will take place in an online distance learning model, enabling students to remain within their respective communities and not relocate to complete their training.
Upon completion of the 5 month virtual classroom portion, students will be assigned to various breweries for the practical aspect of the training in a 300-hour / 10 Week Internship.
Who is The Brewing Technician Program For?
- You’re the friend who can explain the difference between a lager and an ale, and you want to know the science behind it.
- You love hands-on work, don’t mind getting your boots wet, and care about cleanliness and precision.
- You enjoy problem-solving as much as creativity and teamwork.
- You want a career where your craft ends up in someone’s glass.
- You’re ready for structured, career-focused training you can complete online, with a built-in industry placement.
With the explosion in numbers of craft breweries in the province of Ontario as well as throughout the rest of the country, the need for knowledgeable personnel who wish to contribute to the industry through the applications of art, science, and technology necessary for effective beer brewing has also risen substantially.
What You’ll Learn in the Brewing Technician Program
Our Brewing Technician program blends brewing science with real-world operations. You’ll learn ingredient selection (malt, hops, yeast, water), mashing and lautering, boiling and whirlpool, fermentation management, cellar practices, and packaging (kegging, canning, bottling). We cover sanitation and CIP, quality control and basic lab testing (gravity, pH, IBU, SRM), sensory evaluation, recipe design and scaling, safety, equipment care, draft systems, production planning, inventory, and essential record-keeping. Theory is delivered online at fixed hours, and you’ll apply it during an industry placement.
Courses include:
- Brewery Health and Safety
- Introduction to Brewing Processes, Practices and Technology
- Brewery Hygiene
- Water in the Brewery
- Hops and the Chemistry of Wort Boiling
- Yeast and Fermentation
- Yeast Management and Microbiology
- Beer Maturation and Treatments
- Marketing, Distribution, Regulations, and Taxes
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Packaging and Packaging Technology
- Brewery Internship
Graduates of this post-secondary Brewing Technician diploma will have the expertise to be a key asset in this booming Canadian sector, whether it’s in a large-scale operation or smaller craft brewery.
Career Paths for Brewing Technicians
Graduates from Brewing Technician programs often seek work in one or more of the following positions:
- Brewer’s assistant / junior brewer
- Cellarperson
- Packaging technician
- Quality control / QA lab technician
- Taproom operations or draft technician
- Logistics and inventory coordinator
- Sales support or brand ambassador for breweries and suppliers
Why study at CTS Canadian Career College?
- Accelerated Programs: Complete your studies and begin your dream career sooner! Most of our programs can be completed in 12 months or less.
- Study Hybrid Online or On-Campus: Our Brewing Technician diploma program is offered through a blended distance education model.
- Funding and Financial Aid: Complete your studies for less! Our Financial Aid Officers work with every student to help secure the maximum funding available.
- Placement / Practicum: Gain experience as you complete your studies! Placements / practicums put you in real world work settings, better preparing you for your future.
- Recorded Sessions: Never miss a lecture or detail again! All our courses are recorded so that you can review them again to stay on top of your studies.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
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