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  Course Category : Hospitality and Catering
    Course Title : WSET® Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits
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Course Code :  W016
Medium of Instruction : English
Duration : 17 hours; 2 days/week
Pre-requisites: sound English knowledge is required
Course Fee : MOP2,500 (Macao Resident)
MOP3,250 (Non-Macao Resident)
Including application fee, course materials, wine samples and examination fee
Class schedule : 7 Sep-5 Oct 2010 (except 23 Sep); Tue & Thu; 1430-1630
Application period : 18 Aug - 1 Sep
Assessment : 12 Oct; 1600-1700
Certificate: Issued by WSET®
Application Procedure and Forms



Objective:

WSET® is the only wine & spirit education organization approved by the UK government as a national awarding body of vocational qualifications. More details can be found at www.wset.co.uk.

The London Wine & Spirit School Level 2 Intermediate Certificate Course is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry who have little previous knowledge of the broad range of alcoholic beverages available. The qualification is suitable wherever a good level of product knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies.
The course is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who have a serious interest in wine, and wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.



Course outline:

  • Course Induction and Nature of Wine
  • Europe – The Quality Concept
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain and Portugal
  • Sparkling and Liqueur Wines
  • Germany and Other European Countries
  • The New World
  • Associated Beverages
  • Examination

Passing requirement:

Candidates need to pass a 50 Multiple Choice exam in order to be awarded a certificate by WSET.



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