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OEVI 0N07 - WSET ADVANCED AWARD in WINES & SPIRITS - Level 3
Date: Tue. January 24, 2012 6:00pm - Tue. April 24, 2012 6:00pm (14 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 Award 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/Award 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/Award 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/Award 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.
FOR YOUR COURSE OUTLINE and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See below.
OEVI 0N07 - WSET Level 3 - Course Outline (web).pdf
OEVI 0N07 - WSET Level 3 - Course Summary.pdf
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OEVI 0N06 - WSET Intermediate Award in Wine and Spirits - Level 2
Date: Wed. April 11, 2012 6:00pm - Wed. June 6, 2012 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 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 for those employed in the wine or wine and spirit drinks industry who have some 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.
FOR YOUR COURSE OUTLINE and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Go to 'View for More Information' (below
OEVI 0N06 - WSET Level 2 - Course Outline.April 2012.pdf
OEVI 0N06 - WSET Level 2 - Course Summary.pdf
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.
