Certificate in Professional Wine Knowledge (Sommelier)

Full-time 12 weeks
Part-time 10 weekends

Wine has become so fashionable yet obtaining a formal qualification in wine appreciation has only recently become available in New Zealand.

This course offers the hospitality professional as well as the enthusiastic amateur the opportunity to study about wine, beer, spirits and liqueurs.

This intensive course is based around two respected international qualifications from the London  Wine and Spirit Education Trust. The WSET® Intermediate Certificate in Wines, Spirits and other alcoholic beverages and the WSET® Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits are both registered on the British National Qualifications Framework. They are widely used by the hospitality industry in Britain and are mandatory for people who wish to study for a Masters of Wine.

COURSE OUTLINE

At each session students learn about international wines from countries such as Spain, Italy, Chile and France through tutored tastings and self-directed study. They will study the principles underlying food and wine matching as well as complete a computer course which enables them to present and cost wine lists and manage inventory control systems. The course also includes winery trips where students will learn about viticultural and wine making practices from well-respected wine makers.

COURSE ENTRY

There is a minimum age of 18 years.  Students must have had prior experience in the hospitality industry or undergo work experience during the course.
International students require IELTS 6 or equivalent.

FULL TIME COURSE DATES | Monday to Friday - 9am to 2.30pm
Monday 06 September - Friday 26 November 2010
Monday 31 January - Friday 22 April 2011
Monday 23 May - Friday 12 August 2011
Monday 12 September - Friday 2 December 2011

PART TIME INTENSIVE COURSE 10 weekends, 1 per month, 9am to 5pm
Starts 24/25 July

Refer to

http://www.foodandwine.co.nz/certificate_in_professional_wine_knowledge.htm