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Course code: 800-000222
TAFE Statement in Italian Wine Scholar Northern Italy - Unit 1
Overview
About this course
Ideal for Italian wine enthusiasts, hospitality professionals and people planning wine-focused trips to northern Italy. This specialist course includes guided tastings of rare, premium wines for a rich sensory experience.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
identify key wine regions, grape varieties and well-known wines from northern Italy
taste and analyse wine using professional techniques to describe flavour, aroma, mouthfeel and style
link wine styles and characteristics to how the wine is made and where it comes from
understand and explain Italian wine labels and classification systems
assess wine quality and make recommendations with confidence
discuss the history, culture and food that shape Italy’s wine traditions.
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
a Certificate of Attendance
a formal assessment to confirm your skills and knowledge
an industry-recognised digital certificate from the Wine Scholar Guild (WSG)
experience tasting and describing wines from different regions of northern Italy
specialised knowledge to build your confidence and professional credibility
access to a community of people who share an interest in Italian wine.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Professional Development
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Personal Interest
Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment
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. Show this with your photo ID.
Completion requirements
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
a general interest in wine and a good basic understanding
an intermediate understanding of the wine industry
a strong interest in northern Italian wine.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Where can this course take you?
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: sommelier, wine buyer, food and beverage manager, wine wholesaler, wine waiter and retail assistant in a bottle shop or cellar door.
Licensing
If you’re working with or selling alcohol, you’ll need your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) competency card.
Study options
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
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.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units - 0
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
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Facilities and support
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