Automated and Semi-Automated Wine Filtration Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the principles of automated and semi-automated filtration to select appropriate filtration methods for different wine types.
• Set up and calibrate filtration equipment according to manufacturer specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor filtration parameters such as pressure, flow rate, and turbidity to ensure efficient operation.
• Adjust filtration processes in response to real-time quality indicators to maintain product consistency.
• Demonstrate correct cleaning and sanitization procedures for filtration systems to prevent contamination.
• Evaluate filtration performance and troubleshoot common operational issues.

Target Audience

Cellar technicians, winemakers, and production supervisors responsible for operating and maintaining filtration equipment in wineries.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals are essential for developing competence in operating both semi-automated and automated filtration systems. Learners will set up, run, clean, and troubleshoot equipment under supervision, directly applying theory to real-world scenarios.

Practical Activities

• Semi-Automated Filtration Setup and Operation — Learners set up a semi-automated filter, connect hoses, prime the system, and run a filtration cycle while monitoring pressure and turbidity. (4h)
• Automated Filtration System Operation — Using a PLC-controlled system, learners navigate the HMI, set parameters for a filtration cycle, start/stop the process, and respond to alarms. (4h)
• CIP and Maintenance Procedures — Learners perform a clean-in-place cycle on a filtration system, including chemical dosing and rinsing, and carry out routine maintenance tasks. (4h)
• Troubleshooting and Optimisation — Given a simulated fault (e.g., high pressure, low flow), learners diagnose the issue, implement corrective action, and optimise filtration parameters for quality. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	40% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.