Diploma in Brewmaster & Brewery Operations Management Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Brew your way to graduation in the Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management diploma program! Learn the art, science, and business of the vibrant and continually evolving brewing industry at the 2,300-square-foot brewing facility at Olds College. This two-year program provides you with hands-on training that includes developing recipes, sourcing ingredients, and conducting trial brews.

In alignment with the Canadian Food and Wine Institute (CFWI), you will receive a solid grounding in technical, analytical, business, marketing, and entrepreneurial skills needed in the brewing industry. During the program, you will have the opportunity to brew your own beer and potentially bring it to market within the Olds College Brewery Store.

Accreditation

Upon completion, graduates of the program will receive Proserve, Food Handling, and First Aid certification.

Term 1

Completed the following:

• BRW1101 - Basic Practical Brewing (1-2-0 hrs)
• BRW1103 - Sensory Evaluation of Beer (1.5-1.5-0 hrs)
• BRW1150 - The Brewing Industry and You (3-0-0 hrs)
• BRW1300 - Brewing Ingredients (3-0-0 hrs)
• BRW1050 - Mathematics and Statistics for the Brewer (3-1-0 hrs)

Term 2

Completed the following:

• BRW1200 - Brewing Microbiology (3-1-0 hrs)
• BRW1201 - Practical Brewing (1-2-0 hrs)
• BRW1203 - Sensory Evaluation of World Beers (1.5-1.5-0 hrs)
• BRW1304 - Brewhouse Calculations and Recipe Formulation (3-0-0 hrs)
• COM1020 - Workplace Communication (3-0-0 hrs)

Term 3

Completed the following:

• BRW1205 - Brewery Equipment and Technology (3-0-0 hrs)
• BRW1206 - Brewing Chemistry (3-1-0 hrs)
• BRW1301 - Practical Brewing II (1-2-0 hrs)
• BRW1306 - Filtration, Carbonation, and Finishing (2.5-0.5-0 hrs)
• BRW2402 - Beer Sales and Promotions (3-0-0 hrs)

Term 4

Completed the following:

• BRW1104 - History of Brewing and Beer (3-0-0 hrs)
• BRW1207 - Packaging (2.5-0.5-0 hrs)
• BRW2100 - Brewery Management and Operations (3-0-0 hrs)
• BRW2302 - Specialty Brewing (1-2-0 hrs)
• ACT1000 - Recordkeeping (1.5-0-1.5 hrs)

Olds College has a solid reputation for working with employers in the industry! This directly translates into jobs for our graduates. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Beer Making
• Brewery Operations
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Brew Pub Operations
• Retail Sales
• Special Events