WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits (16 June 2012 Shanghai Intake) By Wine Chi Limited

The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits Certificate qualification is designed to give a thorough understanding of the principal wines and spirits of the world and their importance in the world's market. The qualification will assist those who are required to make professional evaluations of wines and spirits with regards to their quality and commercial value. The qualification provides the in-depth product knowledge required to underpin job skills and competencies, for example in product selection in the retail and hospitality sectors. 

Qualification objectives:

On completion of this qualification a candidate 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
• Apply knowledge of the principal wines and spirits of the world to make recommendations to customers in a variety of situations
• Apply principles of food and wine matching to the key styles of wine available
• Use 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
• State the social, health, safety and legal issues relating to the consumption of wines and spirits
• Give information and advice for customers and staff on the correct storage and service of wines and spirits

The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits is a prerequisite for candidates planning to study for the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits qualification.

Details:

Cost: 9500RMB (Inclusive of wines, study materials and notes)

Special discount: 10% off for 2 students enrolling together for the course

Venue: 26/F Shanghai Times Square Office Tower, 93 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai

Dates:  16th to 19th June 2012, from 9am to 5pm

Exam Date:  4th August 2012, from 9:30am to 12:30pm 

Assessment Method:

• A multiple choice paper of 50 questions
• A question paper requiring short written answers
• Full written tasting notes on TWO wines

Upon passing the exam, the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits certificate will be issued to the successful candidates. 

Please send us an email at info@winechi.com for methods of payment and other information.

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Tutor's Profile:

Paul Wong AIWS

After graduating from University of Toronto with a degree in Engineering, Paul worked in the real estate, hotel & travel business in China for almost 10 years. Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, he is a big food and wine enthusiast, a holder of the WSET*Diploma, WSET Certified Educator Certificate, Bordeaux Wine School Certified Educator Diploma and currently, a student at the prestigious Institute Masters of Wine. He also regularly contributes for Beijing and Shanghai City Weekend, China’s leading English-language lifestyle and entertainment magazine and website.

Paul Wong 王浩东 (AIWS)

多伦多大学工程学学士。在中国工作近10年，从事房地产，酒​​店及旅游业务。能说流利英语，普通话和广东话，持有WSET*Level 4 Diploma, WSET Certified Educator证书，波尔多葡萄酒学校认证教育文凭。目前是著名的葡萄酒大师学院的学生。他还定期为北京，上海City weekend magazine(中国领先的英语时尚杂志和网站)撰文。