Beer and Wine courses

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• Certificates
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• TAFE StatementWSET Level 1 Award in Wines

  800-000227

  Begin your journey into the world of wine – discover how it’s made, stored and best served. Build confidence in tasting, describing and pairing wine with food. Make informed recommendations or impress at your next dinner party with industry insights.

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  • You must be over 18 years to enrol in a course with the Sydney Wine Academy as evidenced by a copy of your photo ID

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  • hospitality worker

  • retail assistant in an alcohol store or cellar door.

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• TAFE StatementRioja Wine Certification

  800-001398

  Do you love Spanish wines? This short course offers a deep dive into Riojan wines. With four hours of wine tastings, you’ll explore Rioja wine styles and classifications. Learn about the production, gastronomy and history of Rioja wines.

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  • You must be over 18 years to attend a course at the Sydney Wine Academy as evidenced by a copy of your photo ID

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  • sommelier

  • wine waiter

  • beverage manager or wine buyer with the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines or WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines.

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• TAFE StatementSommelier Introductory

  800-000220

  Gain the specialist skills and knowledge required to complete a professional evaluation of wine. Learn about wine production, the role of a sommelier, and food and wine pairings as you explore and taste a variety of Australian wine styles.

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  • You must be over 18 years to attend a course at the Sydney Wine Academy as evidenced by a copy of your photo ID

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  • hospitality worker

  • wine retailer

  • cellar door worker

  • wine marketing specialist

  • wine wholesaler.

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• TAFE StatementMastering Australian Wine

  800-000218

  Take your Australian wine industry knowledge to the next level with this online course. Learn about Australian grape growing regions and the future of wines in Australia. Share your love of Australian wine with people from all over the world.

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  • You must be over 18 years to enrol in a course with the Sydney Wine Academy as evidenced by a copy of your photo ID

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  • hospitality worker

  • retail assistant in an alcohol store or cellar door.

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• TAFE StatementWSET® Award Level 2 in Wines

  800-000025

  With a wine tasting in every class, you’ll explore wines from around the world and gain confidence pairing them with food. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or starting a career in the industry, you’ll learn to store, serve and sip like a pro.

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  • You must be over 18 years to attend a course at the Sydney Wine Academy as evidenced by a copy of your photo ID.

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  • hospitality worker

  • wine waiter

  • wine marketer

  • wine wholesaler

  • retail assistant in an alcohol store or cellar door.

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• TAFE StatementMastering New Zealand Wine

  800-000523

  Join from anywhere to learn about New Zealand’s major wine regions, grape varieties and winemaking through guided tastings and virtual learning. Perfect if you’re a wine lover, hospitality worker or planning a New Zealand wine tour.

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  • You must be over 18 years to attend a course at the Sydney Wine Academy as evidenced by a copy of your photo ID.

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  • hospitality worker

  • retail assistant in a bottle shop or at a cellar door.

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• Certificate IIIWine Industry Operations

  FBP30921-01

  Tailor your studies towards cellar operations, bottling and packaging or laboratory testing. Work behind the scenes and gain the practical experience to excel in the growing wine industry.

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  • You need to be currently working in or have access to a fully functional winery. A head teacher will contact you to see if this course is suitable for you.

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  • winery cellar hand

  • senior cellar operator

  • wine bottling and packaging operator

  • wine grape grower

  • laboratory technician.

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• Certificate IIIFood Processing (Brewing)

  FBP30121-02

  Dive into the science of what makes a perfect beer, hone your craft and capitalise on industry growth. Operate brewing equipment, hear from industry experts and gain skills that will enable you to follow your passion and make your own artisanal beer.

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  • You must be 18 years or over as evidenced by a photo ID that clearly shows your date of birth

  • You must submit a 1-2 page CV and cover letter outlining why you want to do the course and if required, attend an interview via online video conferencing platform via Teams

  • Before your first day of class you must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills test and achieve a Level 3 for learning, reading and oral communication. You must also achieve Level 2 for writing, numeracy and digital literacy. This helps us to determine that your skills match the demands of the course, to direct you to an alternative study option or to provide you with the appropriate support for your success.

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  • Food production or process worker

  • Food processing technician

  • Food or beverage industry salesperson

  • Brewer/brewing assistant

  • Brewmaster

  • Food processing operator.

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