WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits
ITHQ Signature program Wine and Spirit certificate (ITHQ and WSET® Diplomas)Registration application period (start of program: fall 2013):
- August 1 to September 13, 2013
Information session (French only)
- June 4, 2013, 6 p.m - Sign up
The wine world in English: Opening the doors to international wine stewardship
For an international overview of the wine and spirit industry, and for sommelier diplomas that will open doors around the world, the ITHQ offers the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits, a leading-edge program in English.
This ITHQ Signature program offers a two-fold challenge to hotel and restaurant industry professionals, sommelier training students and wine enthusiasts alike: to meet the ITHQ’s rigorous standards and further their wine and spirit knowledge… in English!
After completing the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits 
program, you can take the examination of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®), a British training institution recognized as a leading authority in the wine world. Upon successful completion of this exam at the ITHQ, students will receive the WSET®’s Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits.
Unique in Québec, this new English-language program will further your skills if you already work in the field. It can also be your first step towards a Master of Wine (MW) certification, the world’s most prestigious title in the sommelier profession.
Objectives
- To acquire basic skills in wine and spirit evaluation
- To adapt and use these skills in the restaurant industry and for the sale or promotion of these products
- Master the English terminology for oenology and wine tasting
Duration and Schedule
- Program begins annually in the fall or spring
- Duration of 6 weeks, part-time
- Total of 40 course hours
- Courses are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays or Wednesday and Thursday, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Requirements
All students must adhere to certain basic professional image rules, complementing those in the dress code.
Courses
The content of this level focuses mainly on the key grape varieties and regions of the world. Wine tasting is part of each course.
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Eligibility
You must meet the following criteria for eligibility to this program:
- Be at least 18 years of age before the courses begin
- Have a good basic knowledge of the wine industry
- Be sufficiently fluent in spoken and written English
- Have access to a computer and be familiar with the Internet
Diplomas
- ITHQ Wine and Spirit Signature certificate
- Successfully completing this program entitles students to write the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits exam, offered at the ITHQ under the supervision of a designated WSET® representative.
Cost
Québec residents
Tuition fee: $750
Canadian students living outside Québec
Tuition fee: $750
International students
Tuition fee: $750
For all students
Note: Fees include lecture notes, wine samples and WSET® course materials.
FINANCIAL AID
Various Canadian banks offer a student line of credit service for candidates admitted to this program.
Cancellation
By the ITHQ
The ITHQ reserves the right to cancel a course or program due to insufficient enrolment. In such cases, application and tuition fees are refunded.
By the student
Tuition fees are payable for each term of the program, and are refundable, minus a 15% administrative fee, provided that students cancel their registration before the first day of the term. No refunds will be granted after this date.
For information on cancellation fees applicable to the tuition fess for this program, please contact the registrar’s office at 514-282-5111 or toll-free 1-800-361-5111, ext. 5113.
ACT TO PROMOTE WORKFORCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND RECOGNITION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS "BILL 90")
Employers subject to this act are entitled to submit the cost* of this training program as part of the 1% of total payroll that companies must invest in employee training. Don't forget to inform your employer!
*Certain conditions apply
WHY CHOOSE THE ITHQ?
- For its Canadian leadership in education specialized in tourism, hospitality and food services
- For the world-renowned quality of its programs and highly skilled graduates
- To interact with passionate individuals and meet exciting challenges
- To do what you love among the best professionals, both locally and abroad
Choosing the ITHQ means opting for excellence!
Questions?
514-282-5111, ext. 4315
or toll-free, 1-800-361-5111, ext. 4315
QUÉBEC RESIDENTS, CANADIANS LIVING OUTSIDE QUÉBEC AND INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ADMISSION APPLICATION
Applicants must ensure that they meet all of the requirements for their chosen program and supply all necessary documentation. Applications will be deemed ineligible if they are incomplete or submitted late.
Following admission applications, candidates may be contacted for an interview or test, both of which are mandatory in the evaluation process.
No acknowledgement of receipt is sent to applicants.
ADMISSION APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Complete the on-line admission application (French only) or the Admission Application form (English only, see the downloadable PDF document below). Please clearly indicate the chosen program and applicant’s e-mail address.
- Pay the $730 tuition fee (refer to Accepted Methods of Payment section).
Submit the following documents to the ITHQ, prior to the application deadline (refer to Submitting Documents Accompanying the Admission Application section):
- A photocopy of the applicant’s birth certificate, as issued by the civil status registry in the country of origin
NOTES
- All photocopies submitted must be true to the original and legible (do not send originals).
- French is the language of instruction for ITHQ programs, with the exception of WSET® Level 2 & 3 Award in Wines and Spirits courses (English only), Guide touristique de Montréal / Montréal Tourist Guide and Hautes Études en gestion hôtelière internationale / Advanced Studies in International Hotel Management (bilingual: French and English).
- All amounts listed are in Canadian funds.
ACCEPTED METHODS OF PAYMENT
On-line: Visa or MasterCard
In person or by mail:
- Visa or MasterCard
- Bank card (at the ITHQ Registrar’s Office only)
- Certified cheque, money order or bank draft to the order of the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (personal cheques and cash are not accepted).
SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE ADMISSION APPLICATION
Be sure that all submitted documents feature the user code provided to each candidate upon submitting the on-line application.
The documents accompanying an admission application must be submitted to the ITHQ before the admission application deadline.
Modes of submission:
- By e-mail: registrariat@ithq.qc.ca
- By fax: 514-282-5126
- By mail: ITHQ – Registrar’s Office
3535 rue Saint-Denis
Montréal (Québec) H2X 3P1 - In person (Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
ITHQ – Registrar’s Office
3535 rue Saint-Denis, office 1.30
Montréal (Sherbrooke metro)
Need more information?
Contact a representative at the Registrar’s Office:
Phone: 514-282-5111, ext. 5113 or toll-free in Canada and the United States: 1-800-361-5111, ext. 5113
International applicants, please contact the International Affairs Advisor:
Phone: 514-282-5111, ext. 5107, or toll-free in Canada and the United States: 1-800-361-5111, ext. 5107
E-mail: international@ithq.qc.ca
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