Skill set Outline

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Sommelier

Sommelier

Skill set
National Code
SITSS00056
State Code
AD497
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
03/03/2016
Current Release Date
03/03/2016
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
260
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 03/03/2016 Current Approved
Description
A set of skills to equip individuals in providing specialist advice on Australian and imported wine and other alcoholic beverages, and in coordinating wine service and sales.
Pathway Information
Achievement of these units provides credit towards qualifications in tourism, travel, hospitality, events, holiday parks and resorts in the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Certification requirements apply at a state and territory level to individuals involved in the sale, service and promotional service of alcohol in licenced premises. Certification in some States relies on the achievement of SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol.
Some responsible service of alcohol (RSA) legislative and knowledge requirements differ across borders. Those developing training to support the RSA unit must consult the relevant state or territory liquor licensing authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors.
Target Group
This skill set is for sommeliers working in hospitality organisations, wineries, and retail and wholesale liquor businesses, who provide specialist advice on alcoholic beverages and coordinate wine sales and service.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package provide a set of skills to provide specialist advice on Australian and imported wine and other alcoholic beverages and to coordinate wine sales and service.
General notes
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AE854 SITSS00094 Sommelier Skill set