FET Building, Next to Lecture Halls, Elsenburg

SKILLS PROGRAMME: PRESENTING A WINETASTING

CONTENT :

  • INTRODUCTION

  • COURSE DESCRIPTION

  • LEARNING UNITS

  • IMPLEMENTATION

INTRODUCTION

This Skills Programme’s aim is to provide learners with national standards that represent the competencies required to meet the challenge of participating effectively in the Winemaking industry as a multi-skilled Tasting Room Staff member.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Anyone who have to present a Wine Tasting for Customers and Tourists.  The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated in Unit Standard 259159, supported by US 119467 and 119465 are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the winemaking environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFYING CRITERIA

Knowledge, comprehension and application of language and communication at NQF Level 2 or equivalent

Mathematic principles at ABET Level 3 or equivalent

COURSE LAYOUT

DAY 1 & 2 - 26 July / 23 August

Induction Meeting, followed by

Language and Communication in an occupational learning programme

  • Access and use Learning Resources
  • Research
  • Learning Strategies
  • Team Work and
  • Learning in the Workplace
DAY 3 & 4 - 27 September / 4 October
  • Write, present and sign for your audience (customer / tourist)  
  • Language structures and features
  • Draft and Edit your own writing
DAY 5 & 6 - 25 October / 6 November

Evaluate the sensory quality of wine products

  • Determine the sensory quality of wine and wine products
  • Report on the sensory quality of wine products
  • Varietals and Wine Styles
  • Faulty Wine
  • Wine Service
  • How to conduct a Wine Tasting
DAY 7 - 29 November

Theory and Wine Tasting Examination

DURATION

130 notional hours.  40 Class Room hours and 90 hours practical (including workplace activities, research for assignments and on-site assessment).

Classroom Training : Jordan Winery

Workplace :  Practical, Assignments and completion of PoE (Portfolio of Evidence) and Assessment by WTSA Assessor.

WTSA Assessor will conduct Assessment on the premises of the client

 

Cost : R4000,00 + VAT

 

Compiled by Emma Burger

Project Manager

Wine Training South Africa

( Accredited with FoodBEV Seta – Accreditation Number : 587/00137/1900)

 

emma@winetrainingsa.co.za  / 021 3000 117