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OEVI 0N02 - Introduction to the Wines of Ontario
Date: Mon. January 11, 2010 7:00pm - Mon. March 8, 2010 7:00pm (9 weeks)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
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.
This course may be used as a prerequisite requirement for Sommelier programs. (Please confirm with your service provider.)
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OEVI 0N07 - WSET ADVANCED CERTIFICATE in WINES and SPIRITS - Level 3
Date: Tue. January 12, 2010 6:00pm - Tue. April 20, 2010 6:00pm (15 weeks)Registration Deadline: Tue. January 19, 2010
Price: $1,100.00
Parking Pass (Optional): $90.00
Course Duration: Fourteen weeks plus exam
Instructors: Peter Bodnar Rod, Rob Power, Rose-Anne St. Jean
The Advanced Certificate is intended to provide in-depth knowledge of a wide range of wines and spirits from around the world and their commercial importance to the international market place. 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 consequently be in a position to advise management, to answer customer queries authoritatively and to make informed selections of wines and spirits in a wide variety of situations.
Prerequisite: 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 web page.
Please feel free to consult with the Coordinator of Continuing Education (email: ccovi@brocku.ca) to confirm what program is right for you.
Registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of course fee and is non-refundable once course begins.
Fee includes study materials, samples, tuition, examination and tasting glasses. Study materials are issued at the start of the course and are not available in advance.
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OEVI 0N06 - WSET Intermediate Certificate in Wine and Spirits - Level 2
Date: Wed. April 7, 2010 6:00pm - Wed. June 2, 2010 6:00pm (9 weeks)Price: $650.00
Parking Pass (Optional): $54.00
Course Duration: Eight (8) weeks plus exam
Instructors: Peter Bodnar Rod, Rob Power
Prerequisite: We recommend OEVI 0N05 (WSET Foundation in Wine - Level 1) be taken.
This qualification is intended as vocational training in product knowledge. 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.
Please consult with the Coordinator of Continuing Education (email: ccovi@brocku.ca) to see what program is right for you.
Registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of course fee and is non-refundable once course begins.
Fee includes study materials, samples, tuition, examination and tasting glasses. Study materials are issued at the start of the course and are not available in advance
COURSE OUTLINE - Go to 'View for More Information' (below)
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