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.
During this course you'll learn to:
Taste wine like a professional and describe what you see, smell and taste using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
Read wine labels and understand what they tell you about where the wine is from and what it will taste like
Understand how weather, growing conditions and winemaking choices, affect the style and quality of wine
Pair food and wine to improve flavour and enjoyment
Store and serve wine properly
Make confident wine recommendations in hospitality or retail settings
Know the 8 important grape types and what makes each one unique
Recognise the style and quality of wine made from 22 grape types grown in more than 70 wine regions world-wide.
You'll leave this course with:
A Certificate of Attendance
A digital certificate that’s recognised internationally by industry professionals, and can be shared online or printed
Experience in selecting wine from a wine list, and pairing it to food
Exposure to 30 grape varieties and 70 wine regions
Ability to describe wine using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
Professional international credibility with new skills and knowledge
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® Level 1 Award in Wines, as evidenced by a copy of your transcript of 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:
You must read the WSET® specification document before you pay for this course. Please read the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines Specification pdf before enrolling in this course.
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.
Our graduates go onto roles like: hospitality worker, wine waiter, wine marketer, wine wholesaler and retail assistant in an alcohol store or cellar door.
If you are working with or selling alcohol, you will need your RSA – Responsible Service of Alcohol competency card.
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
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.
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.
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
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