Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Provide a brief historical overview of the production and cultural significance of wine in societies around the world.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of differing wine types and growing and production regions.
• Describe the process of vinification and the wine production process.
• List and characterize the differences between the major varieties of wine and champagne.
• Define and use the terms common to the wine industry.
• Compare and differentiate the methods used in the production of wine.
• Identify how the history of wine impacts the hospitality industry.
• Identify, utilize and implement beverage handling, storage, service techniques, sales and alcohol service methods utilized in the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of wine service.
• Provide a rational for wine groupings and wine food pairings.
• Describe the regulations that control classification and sale of wine in different regions of the world.

Basic Requirements​

• High School Completion: Applicants must have a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
• Age Requirement: Minimum 19 years of age.
• Mature Student Status*: Applicants who have not completed high school and are at least 19 years of age, may apply as a mature student.

*Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and have not completed high school or equivalent. The applicants will be considered for admission based on the skills and experience they have acquired since leaving school. The applicant is required to provide the most recent transcripts or proof of academic accomplishments, a resume or summary of professional accomplishments, and two letters of recommendation from both their current and previous employers. The applicant may be interviewed by the Registrar’s or Academic office to further assess their suitability for admission to the program of study.

• Throughout the year

• Certificate

• Student will be assessed by daily attendance, assignments, and completion of in class activities.

To successfully complete this course, students must:

• Pass the final exam
• Attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled classes
• Achieve a minimum overall score of 50%

• Assignments, participation, attendance and exams.