This sommelier training on French and international grape varieties around the world is designed for sommeliers or participants who have a good level of expertise in sommelier skills in order to help them improve their understanding of wine and increase their knowledge of the evolution of different grape varieties around the world. It will strengthen the sommeliers' expertise in sales and customer advice, knowledge of wine grape varieties and their evolution in different regions of the world, and an understanding of the evolution of different wines. It will also cover vintage management, stock rotation, and wine preservation in a very hot and humid local context. The program has been designed to complement other programs previously taken or to be taken for the first time by a sommelier with basic knowledge of sommelier skills. At the end of the training programme, the participants will receive the WSQ Statements of Attainment (SOAs) in Prepare & Serve Wines (TGS-2022012919) and Alcoholic Beverage Preparation – Level 2 (TGS-2022016755) and a joint certificate offered by Service A La Francaise and At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy.

The objectives of the programme are as follows:

• Progress in the profession of sommelier with an enhanced knowledge of the characteristics of the main vineyards in the world and the history of grape varieties in the world,
• Create both classic and original food/wine pairings.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of different French and global wine regions.
• Have knowledge of various grape varieties.
• Master sales, personalized service, and customer relations.
• Master tasting techniques.
• Understand the management of vintages, rotation of stocks and conservation of wines in a very hot and humid local context.

The programme is structured around the following concepts, which are progressively addressed through numerous practical exercises throughout the course: 

•  A review of the fundamentals of oenology (viticulture and winemaking techniques, vineyard history, wine preservation techniques, tasting, differentiation of flavours and aromas, and the influence of terroir).
• Technical wine tasting to assess a wine's characteristics, evaluate its potential, and know how to highlight its qualities.
• Knowing and selling Champagne and differentiating the great sparkling wines of the world.
• Pairing wines with food and customer service: trendy pairings, innovative pairings, and meal accompaniments.
• Service and sales of fine spirits: Cognac, Armagnac, Whiskey, Rum, White Eaux de vie, Liqueurs.
• Service and customer relations: wine service protocol, customer advisory techniques, complaint handling, customer rapport psychology, sales pitch and commercial argumentation.
• Comparison of grape varieties around the world.

The ultimate goal of the 5 days of training is to develop knowledge and mastery of the profession, through the presentation of a wine highlighting its tasting and commercial presentation (food and wine pairings, sales pitch, etc.).

*Dates are subject to change

• Funding validity period is up to 10 April 2024

• Funding validity period is up to 31 May 2025
• This is a Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme eligible programme
  
  
• Prices are subject to change
• These are SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) eligible programmes (for self-sponsored only)
• These are absentee payroll eligible programmes (for company-sponsored only)
• Application fees are non-refundable
• Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) funding support took effect from 1 Oct 2021, LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card
  
  

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding – 50% to 70% Programme Fee
For all eligible Singaporeans, SPRs and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders.

Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Funding – 70% to 90% Programme Fee
For eligible Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above. Visit skillsfuture.gov.sg for more information.

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs – 70% to 90% programme fee
For SMEs that meet all of the following criteria:

1. Registered or incorporated in Singapore
2. At least 30% local shareholding by Singaporeans or SPRs
3. Employment size of not more than 200 (at group level) or with annual sales turnover (at group level) of not more than SGD100 million
4. Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
5. Trainees must be Singaporeans or SPRs or LTVP+ Holders

Visit ssg.gov.sg for more information.

Only applicable for Singaporean, Singapore PR and LTVP+ Holders trainees

*Application through Enterprise Portal for Jobs & Skills. Maximum cap of $100,000 AP Funding for each organisation.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding 
A grant to help employers defray the manpower costs incurred when they send their employees for training courses funded by SSG. 

Visit Enterprise Portal for Jobs & Skills for more information.

• Be able to speak, read and write English
• At least 18 years old for modules with alcohol/spirits.
• For level 1 it is recommended that you have a minimum of 2 years of experience in restaurant service with knowledge of the sommelier profession or be a confirmed amateur.
• To be eligible for Level 2, you must complete Level 1 or be a practising sommelier. 

• Enrolment is subject to availability and incomplete applications will not be processed.
• Programme contents and all prices are subject to change.
• Trainee who chooses to drop out prior to successful completion will be requested to pay the programme fees in full and will not be entitled to any SOAs or certificates.
• Trainee who chooses to drop out prior to successful completion will be requested to pay the programme fees in full and will not be entitled to any SOAs or certificates.
• All participants have to be fully vaccinated to join this programme.

• Required Attire:

           - White-collared shirt / White blouse (No see-through, sleeveless, revealing, designs or patterns)

           - Black Pants (No jeans, leggings, jogging or cargo pants)

           - Black covered shoes (No slippers, high heels or sports shoes)

           - As per the Academy's grooming policy, hair/ head accessories such as caps, hats or any other headgears are not allowed.

• Failure to comply with grooming standards will result in non-participation. 

1. Please ensure that all documents listed below are duly prepared:

2. Click here to apply. Please allow approximately 10 minutes for the online application and ensure all documents are duly completed and submitted online. Any incomplete application will not be processed.

3. Application Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Confirmation of seats is on a first come first serve basis with full payment received via online debit / credit card / PayNow. 

4. For successful applicants, we will email a Confirmation of Acceptance before the commencement of the programme

5. Please be advised that full payment of administration fee and programme fee has to be made before class commencement.

6. Training Quality and Outcomes Measurement Survey (TRAQOM) by SkillsFuture Singapore

SSG will conduct the two post-course evaluation surveys in the following manner:

• The Quality Survey will be conducted after the course end date through an electronic survey. The survey will be emailed to the trainee through SSG’s central survey system.
• The Outcomes Survey will be administered once a year through a contracted vendor. The survey will be sent to shortlisted trainees who have completed their full qualification course(s) or CU(s).
• Trainee is to provide your personal email and phone number for SSG to conduct the surveys.
• All corporate companies registering their staff for training are to avoid using centralized corporate email and have to use their staff email and phone number for SSG to conduct the surveys.

If you do not have a user name and password you will need to register to apply for a programme.

1. REGISTER

Register yourself as a user. Once you have registered you will be given a user name and a password to allow you to log back in without identifying yourself over again.

2. APPLY

After registering you can submit an application.

1. If you are interested in the 5 days programme (both Level 1 and Level 2). Choose the Programme Type as WSQ Modular (Short programmes) / Beverage Service and Sign up for both Prepare and Serve Wine and Alcoholic Beverage Preparation, separately one after the other.
2. If you are interested only in Level 1 (3 days) choose the Programme Type as WSQ Modular (Short programmes) / Beverage Service and Programme Name as 'Prepare and Serve Wine'.
3. If you are interested only in Level 2 (2 days), choose the Programme Type as WSQ Modular (Short programmes) / Beverage Service and Programme Name as 'Alcoholic Beverage Preparation '.
   

LOCATION:

Nutmeg Room

Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa

2 Bukit Manis Rd, Sentosa, 099891

HOW TO GET HERE

MRT

Participants arriving at the hotel by train (MRT) should take the northeast (purple) line and alight at Harbourfront MRT Station. Upon exit at the ticket gantry, please proceed to Harbourfront Exit D where the complimentary shuttle service ferries you to the Resort every half hour.

Private Vehicles / Taxi

Participants arriving at the Resort by taxi or private vehicle should enter via the Resort driveway, situated opposite the entrance to Sentosa Golf Course.