Intermediate Certificate in Wines, Spirits and other Alcoholic Beverages (WSET)

Summary:

Anyone who handles wines, spirits and other alchoholic beverages as part of their job will find this course invaluable. It is also suitable for members of the public who have a general interest and wish to develop their personal knowledge and expertise.

It covers world-wide areas and techniques of production, market statistics, storage and handling, presentation and promotion and assessment by tasting.

Each evening we will study grape varieties and taste the wines, look at regions from all over the world, match the wine to food and taste, all supported with visual aids.

Course Code: H6071 Minimum Age: 19 Start Date: 02/10/2012 Course Length: Ten Weeks - evening Entry Requirements:

Must be over 18. There are no further entry requirements - just an interest in the subject.

Core Skills:

Qualification Aims

The Level 2 Intermediate Certificate qualification is intended for those who have little or no previous knowledge of the broad range of wines and spirits. It is suitable wherever a sound but simple level of product knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competences, for example, in the customer service and sales functions of the hospitality, retailing and wholesaling industries. It is also useful for those who have a general interest in the subject.

Holders of the WSET Level 2 Certificate in Wines and Spirits will be able to interprete the labels of the major wines and spirits of the world and give basic guidance on appropriate selection and service, as well as understand the principles of wine tasting and evaluation.

Assessment:

Multiple choice exam.

Full Description:

2012/13 course dates, 18.30 - 20.30 (9 sessions including exam)

• 02/10/12 - 04/12/12

Please note that these dates are preliminary and as such subject to changes, postponements or cancellations at City College Norwich’s discretion.

Please contact Advice Shop

For more information on this or any other short courses please phone the Advice Shop on 01603 773773, alternatively email: information@ccn.ac.uk

Alternatively, if you are an employer interested in this course, or any other training for yourself or your employees, please contact the Employer Partnerships Team on Freephone: 0800 328 3616 or email : employerpartnerships@ccn.ac.uk.

City College Norwich is proud to be one of only 8 colleges nationwide to receive National Skills Academy Hospitality Status, providing access to consistent, high quality training for the hospitality industry.

Course fee: £220

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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