WSET ® CERTIFICATION Starting in 2010, Banville & Jones is offering courses from the internationally renowned Wine & Spirits Education Trust( www. wset. co. uk). WSET programs, developed for the wine trade( the business of wine) and wine enthusiasts, meet the exceptionally stringent quality assurance and education standards of multiple U. K. government regulatory authorities and ISO 9002.
WSET ® Level 1: Foundation Certificate A solid introduction to wine for wine enthusiasts, or an excellent preparation for your first job in the wine industry. Learn about wine styles, main grape varieties, storage and service, health and safety, food and wine matching, and the Level 1 WSET ® Systematic Approach to Tasting. The course fee includes all materials, including wines, workbook, examination, and WSET ® Foundation certificate. Choose from two course models: Duration: Two 4-hour workshops from 9 am to 1 pm Cost: $ 349.00, plus taxes Next class TBA or Duration: One 8-hour workshop from 9 am to 5 pm Cost: $ 299.00, plus taxes Saturday, October 2
WSET ® Level 2: Intermediate Certificate –“ looking behind the label”( no prerequisite) Level 2 either follows the Foundation course or can be the first step for those looking for a more in-depth program with a focus on the business of wine. Topics include wine styles, factors that determine style, characteristics of main grape varieties, major wine and spirit producing regions of the world, and the Level 2 WSET ® Systematic Approach to Tasting. Intermediate Certificate is a prerequisite for further study at the Advanced Certificate and Diploma Program levels. The Intermediate Certificate program is taught by our team of certified WSET instructors. For more information please see www. banvilleandjones. com Duration: 4 hours, once a week, for 5 weeks plus a 1.5 hour exam on the 6th week. Dates: January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12( Saturdays) from 9 am to 1 pm. Course cost: $ 600.00 plus GST
Register for WSET ® courses at Banville & Jones,( 204) 948-9463. www. banvilleandjones. com 49