The Cheesemakers Certificate offers a training path for people who would like to obtain a nationally recognised cheesemaking qualification. It involves the principles and practices of cheesemaking and is mostly theory. Prior experience is useful but not essential to get the most out of this course.

Learn the principles of tasting and evaluating a wide range of specialty cheese. From defects and causes, grading of cheese, flavour and aroma identification, body and texture evaluation and scoring/ etiquette during judging.

An internationally recognised qualification awarded jointly by the New Zealand Cheese School and New Zealand Industry Training Organisation. Become a New Zealand Cheese Master and develop a sound general knowledge on every aspect of cheese - from its origins and history, the variety of cheese types, cheese making practices, ripening and maturing and sensory evaluation.