Training Course for WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines

Title	Training Course for WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines
Course code	MG119.3-09-2024-C
Objective	Upon completion of the course, participants would have gained a comprehensive knowledge of wines, including wine tasting techniques, viticulture and vinification, wine laws and other factors impacting the principal wine-producing regions of the world. The wine tasting exercises will have an increased focus on describing the characteristics and evaluating the quality of wines, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) Participants will take the WSET Level 3 Examination (English Paper) at the end of the course and upon satisfactory passing the examination, will attain an internationally recognized WSET Level 3 Award in Wines.
Content	Unit 1 The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling How these key factors influence the main characteristics of following: the principal types of still wines of the world the principal types of sparkling wines of the world, and fortified wines of the world How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality (with one food & beverage practice session) Unit 2 How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) WSET Level 3 Examination in Wines (English Paper) Note: Some classes are taught remotely by Instructor with teaching assistant providing on-site support.
Assessment	In-class performance, wine-tasting examination and written examination (multiple choice and short answer questions, to be written in English); see “Remarks” for examination date
Target audience	Individuals in the business of wine trading and selling Owner-managers in the catering sector Individuals who would like to gain professional knowledge of wine
Prerequisite	Applicants are recommended to have already attained WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines. Applicants must be: Aged 18 years or above, with no allergy to wine and without any pre-existing heart or cardio-vascular medical conditions (please download and complete the Declaration Form) Able to read and write English
Class size	20
Instructor	WSET® (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Approved Educator.
Handout	Official WSET® Copyright Materials
Instruction language	Cantonese
Handout language	English
Duration	Lesson 1,3,5,7,9: 20 hours in 5 sessions Lesson 2,4,6,8,10: 20 hours in 5 sessions Lesson 11: 3 hours in 1 sessions Lesson 12: 2 hours in 1 sessions Exam: 3 hours in 1 sessions Total: 48 hours in 13 sessions
Schedule	Lesson 1,3,5,7,9: 14:30-18:30, from Sep 21, 2024 to Oct 19, 2024 every Saturday. Lesson 2,4,6,8,10: 13:00-17:00, from Sep 22, 2024 to Oct 20, 2024 every Sunday. Lesson 11: 14:30-17:30, Oct 26, 2024 (Saturday). Lesson 12: 10:00-12:00, Dec 15, 2024 (Sunday). Exam: 13:00-16:00, Dec 15, 2024 (Sunday).
Fee	MOP12,000
Venue	CPTTM Head Office (Rua de Xangai 175, Edf. ACM 7 Andar, Macau)
Certificate	Completion certificate issued by CPTTM (for students who have attained at least 80% attendance and passed the types of assessment stated above) and Qualification certification awarded by the relevant public examination authority, if applicable.
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Remark	WSET® (The Wine & Spirit Education Trust) is global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications. Trusted by the world’s most recognised drinks organisations, WSET has led the design and delivery of wine and spirit education for five decades. CPTTM is a WSET® Approved Programme Provider. Courseware and examination are included in the course fee. This is a professional certification course; to sit for the examination, students must meet the minimum attendance requirement. Students who have already attained the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines Certificate cannot sit for the examination again. Enrollment deadline: Sep 15, 2024 Before enrolling, please read the following in detail: WSET® Qualification Specification(www.wsetglobal.com/qualifications) CPTTM WSET Training Policies( www.cpttm.org.mo/qualification) CPTTM Notice for Exam Candidates(www.cpttm.org.mo/qualification)