Overview

This qualification which teach you about the key grape varieties growth around the world. The different styles of wine produced and the production of spirits and liqueurs.

Qualification Objective

Provides vocational training in the broad range of alcoholic beverages, to underpin job skills and competencies in the cusomer service and sales functions of the hospitality, retail and wholesale industries.

Course Outline

• Nature of Wine
• Main wine-producing regions
• Responsible serving of alcoholic drinks
• Wine assessment
• Factors affecting quality, type and style of wines
• Maturation and the effects of time
• Storage of wine
• International standard wine service
• Wines of the World
• Sparkling and Fortified Wines
• Associated Beverages
• Production methods, types, styles, handling and service of beers, ciders and light alcoholic beverages

Course Duration

16 hours

Eligibility Criteria

Participant must be 18 years and above.

Assessment

A 1-hour theory test will be conducted.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits issued by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

Course Fee

• SHA member:  $800 + GST
• Non-SHA member:  $880 + GST