[QLD] WSET Level 2 in Wines – Gold Coast – with Bacchus Academy
Monday, 14 October # 10:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST
Course Description
The program has been designed to provide vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry with little knowledge of the broad range of international alcoholic beverages. It is ideal for those seeking a good level of product knowledge, job skills and competencies in handling international wines and spirits. The program is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who wish to expand their knowledge of international wines.
Those obtaining the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines will be able to interpret the labels of the major wines of the world and give basic guidance on appropriate selection and service, as well as understand the principles of wine tasting and evaluation.
Course Dates
Dates are in AEST (UTC +10)
Monday 14 October 2024 | 10am – 5pm
Monday 21 October 2024 | 10am – 5pm
Monday 28 October 2024 | 10am – 5pm
Registration closes Wednesday 2 October 2024
Key goals
To improve the wine knowledge of the candidate such that the candidate can converse with customers about the basic elements of wine and can better assist the customer with wine selection.
To gain an understanding of the key elements in matching food with wine.
To improve sales skills of the candidate in all areas of wine sales including restaurant, hotel, bar and bottle shop.
Content
Factors that influence the main styles of wine
Characteristics of the principal grape varieties
Key labelling terms on a bottle to deduce the style and flavours of wines made in key regions and from the regions principal grape variety
Principles of food & wine matching in relation to the wine styles being tasted and discussed
WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting to produce descriptions of wines
Information and advice on the correct storage and service of wines
Participation in a one-hour multiple choice examination is required in the final session.
WSET® Level 2 examination:
Complete the program of training and successfully complete:
A closed book examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions
A total mark of 55% is required to achieve a pass.
