International Certificate in Wine & Spirit (WSET) Level 1 & 2, Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Subang Jaya, Selangor

Wine can be like magic. As has been proven by the perfect pairing of wine with food. Experts do this effortlessly as they have the necessary knowledge, techniques and skills. You too can follow in their footsteps irrespective of whether you are an enthusiastic beginner, already possess a little knowledge on the matter, or want to use the knowledge to further boost your career in the hospitality food and beverage industry.

Taylor’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts is well known in the industry for offering the highly sought after professional wine training programme designed for working adults to further develop their wine knowledge skills. This programme is highly recommended for staff who sell and serve wine, and to anyone who wishes to enhance their wine knowledge.

By the end of the programme, you would have learnt the classifications of wine, food and wine matching, develop the ability to recommend wines, improve on wine selling skills and practice proper wine serving techniques.

Upon completion, you can opt to sit for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) to receive a certification of international recognition from WSET® upon passing.

About WSET®

  • WSET® provides both part-time and full-time courses that will provide you with the foundation on how to select, evaluate, taste and serve wine and other alcoholic beverages.
  • WSET® is based in London. It is the leading provider of World-Class Qualifications delivering informative and entertaining courses for the wine and spirit industry, and consumers worldwide.
  • WSET® is the only wine and spirit education entity approved by the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority, the UK Government’s regulator for education.
  • Over 17,000 candidates in 38 countries have sat for WSET® exams in 8 different languages.
  • Course fee includes study packs, notes and wines for tasting

Level 2 – Intermediate Certificate in Wines & Spirits

At the end of the programme, you will be able to:

  • Have an insight of grape growing and wine making
  • Interpret the labels of the major alcoholic beverages of the world
  • Give guidance on appropriate selection and service
  • Know the principles of wine tasting and evaluation
  • Give information on the characteristics of spirits and liqueurs and identify major international brands within each category

Level 3 – Advance Certificate in Wines & Spirits

This programme is designed for working adults who want to further enhance their knowledge about wines and spirits. The Level 3 Advanced Certificate gives comprehensive coverage of wines and spirits, with an increased focus on tasting technique and of the application of the knowledge gained. Upon completion, you can opt to sit for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) to receive a certification of international recognition from WSET® upon passing.

You will have an opportunity to taste a vast selection of wines from major wine producing countries, such as Germany, France, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, South Africa and UK.

At the end of the programme, you will be able to:

  • Explain the key factors influencing the production of the principal wines and spirits of the world and how those factors influence the style, quality and price.
  • Describe in detail the characteristics of the principal wines and spirits of the world.
  • Use knowledge of the principal wines and spirits of the world to make recommendations to customers in a variety of situations.
  • Apply the principles of food and wine matching to the key styles of wine available.
  • By the use of the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting, produce tasting notes and use the information contained within them to identify the style, quality and price band of wines and spirits.
  • Provide information for customers and staff on the health issues relating to wines and spirits.
  • Provide information and advise for customers and staff on the correct storage and service of wines and spirits.

Course Delivery

  • Course fee includes study pack, noted and wines for tasting.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate awarded by Taylor’s University, School of Hospitality, Tourism with an option to gain a certification from Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), UK.

This programme is claimable from Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).

For more information

For details, email us at cpe@taylors.edu.my

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Address:
No. 1 Jalan Taylor’s,
47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia.

Phone: +6(03)5629 5000
Fax: +6(03)5629 5001
Email: admissions@taylors.edu.my