Level I: Foundations

This course provides basic product knowledge and skills in the service of wine to prepare a person for their first job in the hospitality industry, or to upgrade the skills of someone already employed in this industry. This course is also a good introduction to structured wine studies for the wine enthusiast.

Programme Details:

WSET Level I Systematic Approach To Tasting
The main styles of wine
Key grape varieties
Service of wine
Matching food with wine

To achieve this certificate, the candidate must complete the training seminar, successfully complete a portfolio of tasting notes, and pass a multiple choice examination.

Perfect for a restaurant or a restaurant group, this course’s format is normally done as a one day seminar, with the examination done at the conclusion of the day’s activities. For a more in-depth look at the curriculum, IWEG also offers this enhanced course over four 2.5 hour sessions.

Contact IWEG if you’d like to arrange this course for your group or company.

The WSET Level I Foundations Certificate is being held at:

The Canadian Centre of Culinary Arts & Science, School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism

Humber College - Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, North Campus, Building “D”, Room D131

205 Humber College Boulevard, Etobicoke, Ontario

-One Full Day Format

Sunday September 19th, 2010 from 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Tuition fee of $285.00, includes examination and WSET Foundations Certificate
Materials needed: pen, paper & enthusiasm (all other materials are provided)

George Brown College, Hospitality & Tourism Building, Wine Lab First Floor

300 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, Ontario

-One Full Day Format

Sunday September 12th, 2010 from 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Tuition fee of $285, includes examination and WSET Foundations Certificate
Materials needed: pen, paper & enthusiasm (all other materials are provided)