Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Sommelier Certificate - Oceania 2020

Advanced Sommelier Certificate - Sydney 2020

The Advanced Sommelier Certificate course and examination is intended for persons with extensive wine service experience, who wish to develop their knowledge and service skills to a higher level. Prospective candidates should be aware that the level is significantly higher than the Certified Sommelier examination and that it is, therefore, necessary to carry out considerable study in preparation for this course.

2020 APPLICATION PROCESS
The Court of Master Sommeliers Oceania have announced changes to the application process for the Advanced Sommelier Certificate in 2020. Due to overwhelming demand admissions to the 2020 program will be offered via invitation only. All information on application deadlines, eligibility criteria and how to apply may be viewed on page 6 of this document.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Applications for the Advanced Sommelier Certificate are offered via invitation only. Applicants who are aged 18+, are working and residing within the Asia Pacific region and have attained the Introductory Sommelier Certificate and Certified Sommelier are welcome to apply. Applicants must hold a valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) which is valid in New South Wales. For further information please contact Liquor and Gaming NSW.

RESOURCES
Students who successfully secure a place for the Advanced Sommelier Certificate gain access to the course web portal, which should be used in conjunction with the theory syllabus, service standards, grape markers and certified tasting grids which are downloadable via our website.

COURSE FORMAT
The Advanced program is conducted over 5 days, with the first 2.5 days devoted to course work and the remaining days allocated to examinations. The lectures are presented by Master Sommeliers using PowerPoint presentations combined with wine tastings, plus a practical service demonstration.

EXAMINATION FORMAT
https://bit.ly/2ouvbtG The Advanced Sommelier Certificate examinations are held on the final 2.5 days of the Advanced program.

The examination is comprised of three parts which must be passed together:

1. One-hour Theory paper of 24 multiple choice questions and 60 short answer questions - totalling 150 marks.

2. Practical tasting of 6 wines tasted blind in 25 minutes. 3. 45-minute Practical Service test

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