Wine Studies
Quick Programme Summary
| ◊ | Programme Code: | TFBS1025 |
| ◊ | Award: | CPD Certificate |
| ◊ | Duration: | 36 hours |
| ◊ | Location: | DIT Cathal Brugha Street |
| ◊ | Application Closing Date: | 1 September 2011 |
| ◊ | School: | Culinary Arts & Food Technology |
| ◊ | Any queries? | T: (01) 4024344 or E: scaft@dit.ie |
Description
Wine is celebrated as one of the great joys of the world and is a perfect accompaniment to food and the enjoyment of a good meal. The learner is introduced to the study of wine both practically and theoretically and includes how wine is made, differences between wines, how to serve and store wine. Each class consists of a tutorial and a practical tasting session. There is an emphasis on gaining an understanding of the matching of food and wine in terms of taste, quality and price.
Duration
Subject to demand the module will be offered in a number of flexible formats that may include one afternoon or one evening per week for one Semester (36 Hours in total).
Entry Requirements
Entrants should be mature students (23 years +). Applicants below this age threshold can apply and will be considered based on their previous industry experience and or their previous accredited certified learning. No previous experience required for entry level modules. Advanced level modules may have pre-requisite modules or/and relevant industry experience requirements. Applications for exemptions will be considered on a case by case basis. Entrants may be required to attend for an interview.
Programme Fee
To be announced
Award
Certificate in Continuing Professional Development of the Dublin Institute of Technology with the appropriate module title. Students who successfully complete the examinations or skills assessment will be considered for exemption from the equivalent subject on the relevant Degree programme.
How to Apply/Enrol
Completed application forms should be returned to the School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology (address below) by Thursday, 1st September 2011. As the number of places is limited, candidates may be short-listed on the basis of information supplied on the application form. Late applications may be considered should vacancies remain. Candidates will be notified of the outcome or of any short listing procedures.
Further information is available from
Fabiola Hand, School Secretary
Tel: 01 402 4344
Email: scaft@dit.ie
Location
School of Culinary Arts & Food Technology
DIT Cathal Brugha Street
Dublin 1
Please note: All modules are offered subject to the level of demand and availability of facilities.
