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    Course code: 800-000025

    TAFE Statement in WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines

    TAFE Statement in WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines
    Overview

    About this course

    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.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    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 worldwide.

    Course outcomes

    You'll leave this course with:

    • a Certificate of Attendance

    • a digital certificate that’s internationally recognised by industry 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

    • the ability to use the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) to describe wine

    • professional credibility supported by new skills and knowledge.

    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.

    Entry recommendations

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

    • You must read the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines Specification before paying for this course. This document explains the course requirements and assessment.

    • We recommend reading the WSET® Policies for APPs. These policies cover reasonable adjustments, special consideration, conflicts of interest, and malpractice or maladministration. They apply to your enrolment and may be useful during your course. You should also review the WSET® Privacy Policy. These policies apply to your enrolment. You may need to refer to them during your course. For more information, visit the WSET® website or contact WSET ® at governance@wsetglobal.com

    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.

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    Pathways

    Where can this course take you?

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: hospitality worker, wine waiter, wine marketer, wine wholesaler and retail assistant in an alcohol store 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 consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.

    • WSET® Award level 2 in Wines800-000025A

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    Facilities 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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