professional wine courses via distance learning 

 

Certificate in Sommeliership & Hospitality (1 Year)

(40 lectures)

€710- as per October 2007
(no previous knowledge required)

This course is designed for anyone who wishes to acquire a professional wine career in the hospitality industry, for instance as a Sommelier, Restaurant Manager or as a Wine Steward. It is a modular course which allows persons with no wine knowledge or those with such wine knowledge, to become qualified wine professionals.

In addition to the required 20 hours training which students have to arrange in their own region, (and which must be done during the course), we have decided that this course also requires students to follow a 2 day practicum at centres which will be arranged at convenient places. This practicum will be held at the end of the course and the final examination will also be done at the same time. It will be held at a restaurant where in situ training can take place. It may also include a visit to a winery or similar facility.

Please note: The course fees for this course do not include these practicum costs, students will be advised of these in due course.

It consists of:

• 40 lessons and assignments
• A portfolio of 60 wines that have to be tasted during the course
• An Essay
• On-site Training of 20 hours
• A compulsory 2 day practicum to be held at the end of the course
• A short examination at the conclusion of each Module

• Optional tutored work shops
• Optional Field Trip to a wine region

Module 1: provides an introduction to all the fundamental basics of wine, viticulture, vinification, the sensory evaluations and tasting techniques that are frequently overlooked when drinking wine. You will study the different components of wine appearance, aroma, and flavour. This module offers a basic understanding of the major grapes used for making wine and their discerning characteristics as well as an introduction to fortified, sparkling wines and liqueurs. This compulsory module consist of 20 lessons.

In Module 2: We deal with specific practical issues which you will come across as a Hospitality wine professional, ranging from topics like: (some examples) Interacting with Customers, Design & lay out of a Wine Bar, Leading and managing people, Working with Colleagues and Customers, Taking Bookings & Communicating on the Telephone to Arranging & managing functions, Laying out a restaurant and tables, Menu design, Cellar management, Managing a Restaurant, Financial aspects & Basic book-keeping. This compulsory module consist of 20 lessons.

Graduates from this course will be ideally placed for careers within the wine, spirits and hospitality trades.

Starting date: immediate

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