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    Course code: 800-001399

    TAFE Statement in Valpolicella Education Program - Advanced Level 2 Valpolicella Scholar

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    OverviewAbout this course

    If you love Italian red wines or work in hospitality, this course deepens your knowledge of Valpolicella. Explore the region’s history, wine styles and winemaking laws. Enjoy tasting and evaluating authentic Valpolicella wines.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    During this course you'll learn to:

    • Identify native grape varieties of Valpolicella and how the natural environment supports quality wine production

    • Understand wine styles and winemaking techniques for Valpolicella reds, including the Appassimento (drying grapes) method

    • Examine commercial and legal aspects of Valpolicella winemaking, including market positioning and quality standards

    • Gain insight into Valpolicella’s viticultural history, from Roman times to today

    • Evaluate Valpolicella wines through guided tasting

    Course outcomes

    You'll leave this course with:

    • A Certificate of Attendance

    • A Valpolicella Scholar Certificate from the Valpolicella Consorzio Tutela Vini

    • A potential pathway to further study in the wine and hospitality industry

    • The opportunity to progress to the Valpolicella Education Program – Advanced Level 3 Valpolicella Scholar, taught in Valpolicella, Italy

    • The opportunity to study a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines or a WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines

    • The skills and knowledge to understand key elements of Valpolicella wines, including styles and winemaking techniques

    • The ability to effectively evaluate Valpolicella wines through tasting

    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

    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.

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    PathwaysWhere can this course take you?

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: sommelier, wine waiter and beverage manager or 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.

    Study options

    Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.

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    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.

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    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.

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