- Duration
4 day course
- 3 days practical
- 1 day short exam
- Location
- Plumpton College
Course Overview
Would you like to learn more about the wine industry?
A three-day intensive course (with exam on the morning of the fourth day) delivering an introduction to the world of wine. This course is designed for those with a keen interest in wine and other beverages, who wish to gain employment in drinks-related industries.
Course Content
- How to taste wine
- The key grape varieties of the world; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache
- Other notable white and black varieties
- Wine law and understanding the label
- The principles of viticulture and winemaking
- Sparkling and fortified wines
Entry Requirements
Minimum age of 18.
A note pad and pen will be required for the course.
Photographic identification will be required for the exam.
Course Cost
£555 for the full course.
Bursaries
Financial support could be available to you depending on your household income, eligibility criteria, and level of study. A bursary, which is money given directly by the Government, could help fund bus travel, accommodation, course equipment, college meals, or educational trips.
Course Fees
Students aged 16-18 on 31st August in the year of starting the course do not pay tuition fees.
Students aged 19-23 studying their Level 1, 2 or first Level 3 may be entitled to tuition fee waiver depending on criteria eligibility.
Students aged 24+ who are studying a second Level 3 course or aged 24+ who are studying their first Level 3 course will have to pay tuition fees, depending on the course.
Students on low income who can prove they earn less than £25,000 (from September 2024); are unemployed; or receive state benefits could be entitled to a tuition fee waiver.
All students pay a standard facility fee of £150 to use communal, non-educational facilities.
Material fees apply to Floristry, Blacksmithing and Metalwork, Agricultural Engineering, and Motor Vehicle students, which contribute to quality resources and equipment for their studies.
Equipment & PPE
Students on a 14-16, Level 1, 2, 3, or Foundation Learning course may be required to purchase equipment such as a uniform, PPE, or kit before starting their course. Material fees are applicable depending depending on the course studied.
Work Experience
Work experience enhances your studies and is an important part of your course. It ensures you leave college ready for the world of work. It is compulsory to undertake an element of work experience when studying a Level 1, 2, or 3 course.
Other courses that may interest you
- English Wine & Sustainability CPD Specialised Short Course
- Food and Wine CPD Short Specialised Course
- Identifying and Managing Wine Faults One Day Workshop
- Principles of Sparkling Winemaking One Day Theory Workshop
- Principles of Sparkling Winemaking Three Day Course
- Principles of Vinegrowing Intensive 1 week course
- Principles of Vinegrowing Extensive
- Principles of Wine Business 3 Day Course
- Principles of Winemaking Intensive 1 week course
- Professional Skills in Wine Business & Production Take a look at our 15 specialist short courses that have been chosen from our degree modules!
- Sparkling Wine Production CPD Specialised Short Course
- Vineyard Winter Operations Certificate of Achievement in Winter Vineyard Management
- Wine Component Analysis CPD Short Specialised Course
- Wine Tourism CPD Short Specialised Course
- WineSkills Advanced Principles of Vinegrowing - Winter Ops Certificate of Achievement in Winter Vineyard Management
