Discover the world of wine and spirits

Delivered by industry experts, TAFE SA wine and spirits courses aim to develop comprehensive product knowledge and tasting skills, covering the significant wines and wine regions of the world. Learn about the main types and styles of wine and spirits, grape growing and wine making, as well as food pairings, labelling laws and bottling and packaging.

Video: Wine and Viticulture

John is the sommelier/restaurant supervisor at The Hill of Grace Restaurant at Adelaide Oval. His true passion is food and wine, so he took the WSET Level 2 and 3 courses at TAFE SA which helped him to understand the science behind tasting.

WSET Level 2 Award in Wine and Spirits

Wine and Spirits Courses

Award Courses Help…		National Code
Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations		FDF20411
Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations		FDF30411

Short Courses Help…	Duration
Barossa Wine School - Level 1 & 2	9 hours
Champagne and Sparkling Tasting Lab	6 hours
Evaluate Wine - Standard and Advanced	8 weeks
French Wine Scholar	4 months
WSET® Global Education Week - Barossa Valley	1 hour
WSET® Global Education Week - Berri	1 hour
WSET® Global Education Week - McLaren Vale	1 hour
WSET® Global Education Week - Mount Gambier	1 hour
WSET® Global Education Week - Urrbrae	1 hour
WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines and an Introduction to Australian Wine	8 hours
WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits	24 hours
WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines	48 hours

Apprenticeships and Traineeships Help…		National Code
Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations		FDF20411
Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations		FDF30411

* Eligibility criteria applies. See course details to check if you meet the requirements for funding.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust

TAFE SA’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) courses promise to improve your knowledge of the ever-increasing variety of wines and spirits being produced in the world today.

Founded in the UK in 1969, the WSET program leads the field in accredited, systematic approaches to qualifications in wine and spirits. WSET has grown into the foremost international body in the field of wines and spirits education, with a suite of sought-after qualifications.

TAFE SA is proud to be a licenced Approved Programme Provider, offering Levels 1, 2 and 3. Face-to-face classes and external study options are available.

Whether you are in the trade or a true enthusiast, a WSET qualification will enhance your knowledge of the fast-growing variety of wines and spirits available.