Continuing Education

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OEVI 0N01 - Wine Appreciation I - Exploring Varietals

Date: Mon. September 13, 2010 7:00pm
Price: $300.00
Parking Pass (Optional): $72.00

Duration:  September 13 - December 6, 2010 (12 week course)

Note:  Monday, October 11 is a Holiday.

 

A special interest course focused on the tasting of wines from Canada and around the world. Learn and improve your skills and be able to distinguish among wine varietals such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet. Participate in an exploration of the factors that affect wine quality.

 

Instructor: Christopher Waters

  

This course may be used as a prerequisite requirement for Sommelier programs. (Please confirm with your service provider.)

 

Note:  Brock University students should not register through this site but apply for an Override through Barb Tatarnic (email:  ccovi@brocku.ca).  This is so the course will be reflected on your University transcript.

 

 

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OEVI 0N06 - WSET Intermediate Certificate in Wine and Spirits - Level 2

 Date: Wed. October 6, 2010 6:00pm - Wed. December 1, 2010 6:00pm (9 weeks)
Price: $650.00
Parking Pass (Optional): $54.00

Course Duration:  Eight (8) weeks plus exam (9 weeks total)

 

Instructors:  Peter Bodnar Rod and Christopher Waters

 

Prerequisite:  We recommend OEVI 0N05 (WSET Foundation in Wine - Level 1) be taken.

 

This qualification is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the wine or wine and spirit drinks industry who have little previous knowledge of wines and spirits.

 

This 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 deals with all aspects of wine, learn major grape varieties and wine styles from key wine producing countries of the world, the main spirit categories and understand factors that influence wine quality and price. Students will taste and compare styles as they are guided through the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.

 

If you are an employer wishing to train your staff this course will equip them with knowledge of the main wine styles and spirits categories.  This course is suitable for anyone employed in wine sales and service.

 

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OEVI 0N03 - Wine Appreciation II - Explore Wine Regions of the World

Date: Wed. January 12, 2011 6:00pm - Wed. March 30, 2011 7:00pm (12 weeks)
Price: $325.00
Parking Pass (Optional): $72.00

A special interest course designed to deepen and refine your wine tasting skills as well as exploring the major wine regions of the world. Discover wines from historic Old World regions as well as the emerging New World wine regions including South Africa and New Zealand.

 

Please note that there is no final examination in this course but is an excellent program to develope your winetasting skills as well as familiarity with winemaking regions.


Instructor: Christopher Waters

 

Registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of course fee and is non-refundable once course begins.

 

 

Note:  Brock University students should not register through this site but apply for an Override through Barb Tatarnic (email:  ccovi@brocku.ca).  This is so the course may be reflected on your University transcript.

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OEVI 0N02 - Introduction to the Wines of Ontario

Date: Mon. January 17, 2011 6:00pm
Price: $250.00
Parking Pass (Optional): $54.00

A special interest course focused on the wines of Ontario: how they are grown and made.  Become familiar with VQA wines and the viticultural areas in which they are grown. Please note that this course includes the Wine Council of Ontario Certification.

Instructor: Christopher Waters

 

This course may be used as a prerequisite requirement for Sommelier programs.  (Please confirm with your service provider.)

 

Note:  Brock University students should not register through this site but apply for an Override through Barb Tatarnic (email:  ccovi@brocku.ca).  This is so the course will be reflected on your University transcript.

 

Registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of course fee and in non-refundable once course begins.

 

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OEVI 0N07 - WSET ADVANCED CERTIFICATE in WINES & SPIRITS - Level 3

 Date: Tue. January 18, 2011 6:00pm - Tue. April 26, 2011 6:00pm (15 weeks)
Price: $1,100.00
Parking Pass (Optional): $90.00

Course Duration:  Fourteen weeks plus exam

(class will meet during the University Reading Week and March Break)

 

Instructors:  Peter Bodnar Rod, Rob Power, Christopher Waters

 

The Advanced Certificate is intended to provide in-depth knowledge of a wide range of wines and spirits from around the world and is open to students who hold the WSET Level 2 Certificate or can demonstrate knowledge at Intermediate level through completion of an entrance test and sufficient experience in the wine and spirit industry. 

 

This qualification is also suitable for the wine enthusiast wishing to build on knowledge gained at Level 2.

 

This qualification will assist those who may be required to make professional evaluations of wines and spirits as to its quality and commercial value. Level 3 will provide you with in depth product knowledge that, in turn, will strengthen and support your job skills in product selection for the retail and hospitality sectors.

 

Holders of the WSET Advanced Certificate will be able to describe the characteristics of the principal wines and spirits found around the world and identify the key factors influencing its style, quality and value. They will in turn be in a position to advise management, advise customer queries with confidence and make informed selections of wines and spirits in a wide variety of situations.

 

Prerequisite: We recommend OEVI 0N06 (WSET Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits - Level 2);

NOTE: All other wine degrees or certificate designations go to the "ADVANCED STANDING" guidelines found on the POLICIES and PROCEDURES web page.

 

 

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For your Continuing Education needs, please contact Barb Tatarnic, Coordinator of Continuing Education at 905-688-5550 ext. 4652 or email her at ccovi@brocku.ca
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Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS)
Sommeliers are an important component in the grape and wine value chain; they are the primary resource for consumers seeking advice on "the best wines to select". Maintaining a high standard in sommelier education ensures the training of highly qualified personnel needed by both the Canadian Hospitality and Grape & Wine industries. Supporting such an endeavour fits within the CCOVI mandate to contribute to the advancement of the Canadian grape and wine industry through education, research, and industry excellence.