This qualification is intended to provide core knowledge of the wide range of wines and spirits around the world. The qualification is designed for trade employees working in a supervisory capacity who need to advise management, answer customer queries authoritatively, or make informed selections of wines and spirits in a wide variety of situations.

The instruction on this course assumes that students are familiar with the concepts introduced and developed on the Intermediate course, and builds upon them.

The course may also be suitable for people who are not employed within the drinks industry but wish to learn more about the subject.

Curriculum

Unit 1 - Wines and Spirits of the World

# Labeling Regulations

# Viticulture and vinification

# Bordeaux and south-west France

# Burgundy, Alsace and Eastern France

# Loire, Rhone and south of France

# Italy

# Spain and Portugal

# Germany and other European countries

# The Americas

# Australia, New Zealand and South Africa

# Champagne and other Sparkling Wines

# Sherry, Port and Similar Fortified Wines

# Spirits

Unit 2 - Wine Tasting

To gain the Level 3 qualification candidates will be required to successfully complete:

* Unit 1

o A multiple choice paper of 60 questions

o A question paper requiring short written answers

* Unit 2

o An internally set and assessed blind tasting of one wine