WSQ WINE SERVICE (L2)

WSQ WINE SERVICE (L2)

Funded

Course Duration

16.0 hr(s)

Mode of Assessment

Written Assessment, Oral Questioning, Written Test

Who Should Attend

This training is suitable for individuals involved in the wine industry, including wine producers, sommeliers, wine enthusiasts, and anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge of wines and wine production.

Course Overview

This comprehensive wine course delves into the fascinating world of wines, covering both the classification and production processes. Participants will gain valuable insights into various types of wines and the art of producing them, while also exploring the intricacies of sensory analysis and taste evaluation. Additionally, the course will guide attendees on reading wine labels effectively, understanding vital information such as producer details, vintage and region.

In Partnership with TMIS


 

Course Schedule

Next available schedule

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand wine classification and differentiate between white, red, rose, and sparkling wines.
  • Explore the production of wines, including grape variety selection, crushing, fermentation, aging, and bottling.
  • Develop skills in sensory analysis to evaluate wines based on appearance, aroma, taste, structure, and complexity.
  • Learn to interpret wine labels, including producer information, vintage, region, and alcohol content.
  • Master wine selection and food pairing, considering balance, acidity, sweetness, tannins, textures, and flavor profiles.
  • Gain expertise in proper wine service, covering temperature, glassware, decanting, pouring, and wine etiquette.
  • Enhance the overall wine drinking experience through various techniques.

Pre-requisites

The admission requirements are:
Academic Requirement: Minimum one (1) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level
Language Requirement: Minimum G.C.E. ‘O’ Level of D7 in English

Course Outline

  1. Classification of Wines and their Production

    1.1 Classification of Wines
    1. White Wines
    2. Red Wines 
    3. Rose Wines
    4. Sparkling Wines
    1.2 Production of Wines
    1. Variety of Grapes
    2. Crushing
    3. Fermentation
    4. Aging
    5. Bottling
    1.3 Organic Wines
    1. Organic Farming
    2. Organic Winemaking
    3. Third Party Certification
    4. Taste Profile
    1.4 Sensory Analysis of Wines
    1. Visual Examination
    2. Aroma Assessment
    3. Taste Evaluation
    4. General Observations
    5. Comparisons and References
    1.5 Evaluate Quality of Wines 
    1. Appearance
    2. Aroma
    3. Taste
    4. Structure
    5. Complexity
  2. Reading the Wine Label
    1. Producer 
    2. Name of Wine 
    3. Vintage 
    4. Region 
    5. Alcohol Content 
    6. Tasting Notes 
    7. Other Information
  3. Wines Selection and Food Pairing
    3.1 Recommending Wines to Customers
    3.2 Guidelines for Food and Wine Pairings
    1. Balance
    2. Acidity
    3. Sweetness 
    4. Tannins 
    5. Textures 
    6. Flavour Profiles
    7. Other Considerations
  4. Open and Serve Different Types of Wines
    1. Wine Temperature
    2. Types of Glassware
    3. Presentation
    4. Decanting
    5. Opening
    6. Pouring
    7. Serving Wine
    8. Wine Etiquette
    9. Enhancing the Wine Drinking Experience

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

  • Upon meeting the attendance and assessment(s) criteria, participants will be awarded with a digital Statement of Attainment (SOA), accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore.

  • Upon meeting the attendance and assessment(s) criteria, participants will be awarded with a digital Certificate of Completion from NTUC LearningHub.
  • Certificate of completion from NTUC LearningHub

Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NTUC LearningHub.

Additional Details

Medium of Instruction: English
Trainer to trainee ratio: 1:20

Mode of Delivery: <Physical class>

Price

Course Fee and Government Subsidies

  

Individual Sponsored 

Company Sponsored 

 

Non-SME 

SME 

Before GST 

After GST 

Before GST 

After GST

Before GST 

After GST

Full Course Fee
(For Foreigners and those not eligible for subsidies)

$650.00

$708.50

$650.00

$708.50

$650.00

$708.50

For Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below
and
For all Singapore Permanent Residents
(The minimum age for individual sponsored trainees is 21 years)

$325.00

$383.50

$325.00

$383.50

$195.00

$253.50

For Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above

$195.00

$253.50

$195.00

$253.50

$195.00

$253.50

 

Funding Eligibility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Company Sponsored Trainee

  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses

  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments, and attain 100% competency
  • NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses

  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments, and attain 100% competency
  • NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria


Remarks

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Company Sponsored Trainee

SkillsFuture Credit: 

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

UTAP: 

  • This course is eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).
  • NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: 

  • $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
  • AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.
  • Note: Courses / Modules under Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) will not be eligible for AP funding claim.


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