
Develop expert wine-tasting skills in this advanced course. Taught by industry experts, including Masters of Wine, cultivate your assessment of sparkling and fortified wines with the globally recognised WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT).
During this course you'll learn to:
Analyse wine production, style, quality and price
Understand the factors influencing sparkling and fortified wines
Apply the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
Assess the business aspects, regional legislation and regulations of wine production and marketing around the world
Deepen your understanding of global wine regions and their unique characteristics
Apply advanced sensory analysis skills through extensive wine tasting practice
You'll leave this course with:
A Certificate of Attendance
A printed certificate that is internationally recognised by wine industry professionals
The ability to add the postnominal WSETdip to your title
A metal lapel pin recognising your expert wine status
Expertise to use the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
Global recognition as an authoritative wine specialist.
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
You must be over 18 years to attend a course at the Sydney Wine Academy as evidenced by a copy of your photo ID
Successful completion of the TAFE Statement in WSET® Award Level 3 in Wine, as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
Please read the WSET® Level 4 Award Specification before enrolling in this course.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.
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Our graduates go onto roles like: head sommelier, senior wine buyer, wine education or wine teacher, food and beverage manager, wine marketing executive, wine wholesaler and wine tourism guide.
If you are working with or selling alcohol, you will need your RSA – Responsible Service of Alcohol competency card.
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Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
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