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    Course code: 800-001396

    TAFE Statement in Capstone California Wines Level 1

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Journey with us to California. Learn about viticulture, wine styles and grape-growing practices. Explore iconic Californian wineries and American Viticultural Areas like the famous Napa Valley. Enjoy over two hours of guided wine tasting.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    During this course you'll learn to:

    • Identify and describe key grape varieties grown in California and understand basic grape-growing practices

    • Examine how California's geography, the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges affect viticulture and wine styles

    • Explore the American Viticultural Area (AVA) system, including AVAs like Napa Valley, Sonoma County and Santa Barbara County

    • Discover iconic wineries such as Ridge Vineyards, Stag's Leap Winery and Robert Mondavi Winery, including their history and market role

    • Become familiar with key statistics on California wine production, consumption and exports

    • Taste and discuss Californian wines

    Course outcomes

    You'll leave this course with:

    • A Certificate of Attendance

    • A digital certificate from Capstone California

    • A potential pathway to further study in the wine and hospitality industry, including Capstone Levels 2, 3 and 4

    • The ability to identify and describe different Californian wines

    • A sound understanding of grape-growing practices and the influences on viticulture and wine styles in California

    • The confidence to discuss prominent American Viticultural Area systems and key wineries in California

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    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

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:

    • An interest in learning about wine

    • Completed the six hours of online theory study before the guided wine tasting

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

    PathwaysWhere can this course take you?

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: sommelier, wine waiter, beverage manager and wine buyer with the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines or WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines.

    Licensing

    If you are working with or selling alcohol, you will need your RSA – Responsible Service of Alcohol competency card.

    The TAFE Statement in Capstone California Wines Level 1 does not have any courses.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.

    Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.

    There are no core units in this course

    TAFE NSW ServicesFacilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

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