As a Cider Master, you will need to master following:

• analyse apple juice for cider production
• analyse samples of food and beverages
• apply GMP
• apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
• biochemical processes of cider production
• check bottles for packaging
• chemical constitution of apples
• conduct apple fermentation
• core apples
• design cider recipes
• fermentation processes of beverages
• food and beverage industry
• manage food manufacturing laboratory
• mashing process
• monitor fermentation
• operate pasteurisation processes
• prepare containers for beverage fermentation
• processes of foods and beverages manufacturing
• select apples
• variety of apples

More generally, a cider master is also versed in:

• apply HACCP
• assist bottling
• biotechnology
• collect samples for analysis
• ensure finished product meet requirements
• ensure sanitation
• follow hygienic procedures during food processing
• keep task records
• maintain updated professional knowledge
• manage budgets
• manage staff
• measure pH
• mitigate waste of resources
• perform sensory evaluation of food products
• quality assurance methodologies
• set production facilities standards

It also helps to know the following:

• assist in the development of standard operating procedures in the food chain
• ensure cost efficiency in food manufacturing
• filter liquids
• manage fruit juice extraction processes
• manage time in food processing operations
• act reliably
• analyse production processes for improvement
• apply foreign language for international trade
• control of expenses
• ensure continuous preparedness for audits
• have computer literacy
• hire new personnel
• keep inventory of goods in production
• liaise with colleagues
• liaise with managers
• manage environmental management system
• perform chemical experiments
• perform public relations
• perform services in a flexible manner
• show confidence