Who aimed at

The Wine Professional
The Wine Trainers Level 2 Intermediate Certificate Course in Wines & Spirits is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry who have little previous knowledge of the broad range of alcoholic beverages available. The qualification is suitable wherever a good level of product knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies.

The Wine Enthusiast

The course is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who have a serious interest in wine and wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way. Whilst this course is a formal qualification, we also do our best to make it enjoyable!

The Intermediate Certificate covers the wines and spirits of the world. Tasting of wines (and a small number of spirits towards the end of the course) is part of every class.

The course will be delivered in either eight two-hour sessions, followed by a one-hour multiple choice examination in the ninth session or in 4 or 5 Saturday sessions. See course schedule for further details.

Accreditation
The qualification has full accreditation from the Government's Qualifications & Curriculum Authority as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification.
Wine Trainers recommends that students complete at least 14 hours of personal study outside the classroom hours during their course of study. For a detailed breakdown of the syllabus, please e-mail us on martin.straus@winetrainers.com asking for €œIntermediate Certificate specification and we will e-mail it to you.

Course Programme

* Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting and wine & food matching
* Social Responsibility
* Grape growing and winemaking
* Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
* Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc
* Syrah, Grenache and Riesling
* Italy, Spain and Portugal
* Sparkling and sweet wines
* Fortified wines and spirits and liqueurs

Terms & Conditions

Minimum age requirement 18 at time of booking.

We reserve the right to ask for proof of age (driving licence, passport etc) under the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003.

What is included

Fees include study materials, samples, tuition and examination. Course materials will be collected on the first day of the course but may delivered within the UK by special 24 hour delivery on payment of the appropriate fee for postage and packing (on application to Wine Trainers).

Confirmation and joining instructions

Confirmation and joining instructions will be e-mailed to you (or sent by post if we do not have your e-mail address). Study materials will be sent in advance by post only if we have received the appropriate fee for postage & packing, and subject to availability (details on request to Wine Trainers Ltd).

Bookings

Bookings will be made via Wine Trainers Ltd, unless otherwise notified.

Full payment must be made at the time of booking. We do not accept provisional bookings and places will only be confirmed once payment is received. Bookings will only be accepted on valid forms with signed/agreed student declaration. Booking forms are available from Wine Trainers Ltd. (Shortly to be made available on this site).

Examination
Examination dates are fixed to the course onto which you book and any transfer to an alternative date will incur an administration fee of £25. All transfer requests must be made in writing or by e-mail to Wine Trainers Ltd ( martin.straus@winetrainers.com ) at least 14 working days before the original examination date. Transfer requests made within 14 working days of the examination date will incur additional charges.

Cancellation by student
Cancellations of confirmed places are accepted only if the place can be transferred to another applicant, and if the place is re-sold, an administration fee of £25 will be charges. All course materials will be allocated to the replacement student.

Change of course date or cancellation by Wine Trainers Ltd &/or venue  
Course fees will be refunded in full if Wine Trainers Ltd changes a date or cancels the course if enrolments do not reach the required minimum numbers notification will be made within the 10 working days prior to the start of the course. If course is cancelled by the venue for whatever reason, this is subject to their terms and conditions, and Wine Trainers Ltd can accept no liability other than return of course fees.

Further information
If you have any queries or require further information please contact Martin Straus at Wine Trainers Ltd
martin.straus@winetrainers.com
08452 70 77 30