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Certificate in Professional Wine Knowledge (Sommelier)
12 weeks full time
International participants require a visitor visa

Wine has become so fashionable yet obtaining a formal qualifi cation in wine appreciation has only recently become available in New Zealand.

This NZQA accredited course offers the hospitality professional as well as the enthusiastic amateur the opportunity to study about wine, beer, spirits and liqueurs. This intensive course is based around two respected international qualifications from the London Wine and Spirit Education Trust.TheWSET® Intermediate Certificate in Wines, Spirits and other alcoholic beverages and the WSET® Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits are both registered on the British National Qualifications Framework. They are widely used by the hospitality industry around the world and are mandatory for people who wish to study for a Masters of Wine.

A sommelier is someone who has extensive knowledge of wine and other alcoholic beverages including spirits and liqueurs. Sommeliers are able to advise customers on the nature of a wine and whether or not it will complement a meal. They can also compile wine lists and ensure that the wine is correctly served and stored. The course includes practical hospitality workshops and work experience for wine service, spirits and cocktail making.rerequisites for people who wish to study for a Masters of Wine.

 2010 course brochure (pdf153KB)

Course Outline
Each week you learn about international wines from countries such as Spain, Italy, Chile, France and New Zealand through tutored tastings and self-directed study. You will study the principles underlying food and wine matching as well as complete a computer course that teaches Excel to present and cost wine lists and manage inventory control systems. The course also includes winery trips where participants will learn about viticultural and wine making practices from well-respected wine makers. Participants also complete The Sale of Liquor Manager’s qualifi cation and Food Safety Certifi cate.

Student loans and allowances available for New Zealand residents.
Course Dates
Full time
Monday 25 January – Friday 16 April 2010
Monday 17 May – Friday 6 August 2010
Monday 6 September – Friday 26 November 2010
Monday 31 January – Friday 22 April 2011

Full time Hours: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 2.30pm
Course Entry
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. There is a minimum age of 18 years. Participants must have had prior experience in the hospitality industry or undergo work experience during the course.
Course Fees
The fee covers all costs including wine tastings, day trips, guest lectures etc. Computers are available at New Zealand School of Food and Wine however your own laptop is recommended.

New Zealand Part time 10 weekends
Compulsory Weekend Workshops 2010
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Weekend 1: 20/21 February
Weekend 2: 20/21 March
Weekend 3: 17/18 April
Weekend 4: 22/23 May
Weekend 5: 19/20 June
Weekend 6: 24/25 July
Weekend 7: 21/22 August
Weekend 8:18/19 September
Weekend 9: 16/17 October
Weekend 10: 20/21 November

This course offers the hospitality professional as well as the enthusiastic amateur the
opportunity to study about wine, beer, spirits and liqueurs. This intensive course is based around two respected international qualifi cations from the London Wine and Spirit Education Trust. The WSET® Intermediate Certifi cate in Wines, Spirits and other alcoholic beverages and the WSET® Advanced Certifi cate in Wines and Spirits are both registered on the British National Qualifi cations Framework. They are widely used by the hospitality industry around the world and are mandatory for people who wish to
study for a Masters of Wine.

A sommelier is someone who has extensive knowledge of wine and other alcoholic beverages including spirits and liqueurs. Sommeliers are able to advise customers on the nature of a wine and whether or not it will complement a meal. They can also compile wine lists and ensure that the wine is correctly served and stored. This course includes practical hospitality workshops for wine service.

Course Entry
There is a minimum age of 18 years. Participants must have had prior experience in the hospitality industry or undergo work experience during the course.
Course Fees
Covers all costs including wine tastings. Computers are available at NZSFW however your own laptop is
recommended.

2010 part time course brochure (pdf201KB)