Course Offerings

Craft Brewing Internship: Work-Based Learning

Course ID: WBL-3100G3
Overview
Course Outline
Requirements
Intended Audience
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Upon successfully completing the Commercial Craft Brewing (CCB) course, students are ready to apply their skills in a working commercial brewery. This internship course provides real-world applications for CCB graduates: They will be paired with Triangle area breweries and expected to execute tasks such as wort production, cellar work, packaging, cleaning, and sanitation under the supervision of professional brewers. Interns will be expected to work 140 total hours in various areas of beer production over 16 weeks. Throughout the term, they will perform measurable learning outcomes, complete a time sheet, and meet weekly with the instructor to discuss progress. Interns will have opportunities to network with area breweries, develop career skills, and receive guidance in seeking employment.

The course includes a two hour orientation at the start of the term and a two hour debrief at the end. After successfully fulfilling the internship requirements, students will be awarded the Certificate of Professional Beer Brewing from Wake Tech.

Course Objectives

Students will be prepared for entry level employment as a Packaging Technician, Production Assistant, Brewer or Cellar Hand. Students already employed in the brewing industry will receive crossed-training in all facets of beer production helping elevate them into new roles in the industry.

Outline of Instruction

1. Week 1: Class Introduction & Expectations
a. Requirements for Completion
b. Rules and Safety in the Brewery
c. Internship Locations
d. Student time sheets
e. Managing Hours

2. Weeks 1-16: Students Complete Hours at Designated Brewery
a. Progress meeting with instructor once a week
b. Instructor check-ins with breweries
c. Instructor visits brewery during intern work hours
d. Students perform measurable learning outcomes in brewery
e. Upon completion of hours, brewer performs student evaluation

3. Weeks 12-16: Job Preparation
a. Resume Building
b. Cover Letter Review
c. Interviewing Skills

4. Week 16: Job Pursuit & Application
a. Resume & Cover Letter Refinement
b. Forum Discussion
c. Searching for Jobs
d. Networking, Volunteering & Advancement

Contact Hours

144

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Workforce Sector Credential: Certificate of Professional Beer Brewing. Wake Tech Beer Brewing Education Committee.BREWINGP35

Website

https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/college-faculty-staff/academics/wor…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Learning outcomes are unique to each individual student based on their previous experience and status in the beer brewing industry. Students are required to complete 140 hours of training and experience in a professional setting as part of WBL-3100G3. Common learning outcomes include developing skills for entry level and mid level positions in craft breweries. Skills include producing wort on a commercial brewhouse, tracking and maintaining fermentation, cleaning and sanitizing brewing equipment, and packaging beer in various containers. Learning outcomes and training exercises are based on the workforce industry committee's input.

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

Must have completed and passed the Commercial Craft Brewing BDF-3600B2 course.

*Must be 21 years of age or older*

Learning Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Operating brewery production facility.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Students who have passed the Commercial Craft Brewing course and are seeking to complete the Wake Tech Certificate in Beer Brewing. Intended for students aspiring to attain entry or mid level employment as a Production Assistant, Packaging Technician, Brewer or Cellarperson. Also for students currently employed in the brewing industry seeking advancement.