Wine Professional Level II Certificate of Achievement

The Wine Professional Level II Certificate is designed to prepare students to work and excel in the wine or restaurant industry. The program provides an overview of the wine industry, including production, tasting, food pairing, responsible and professional service, overview of beer and spirits, origins of wine and Monterey County wine knowledge. In addition, the elements of wine sales and service are covered.  This certificate provides an in-depth exploration into the flavors of the world, the importance of geographic location, laws, tradition, and the winemaker influences.   Students taste wines from around the world and learn the techniques of blind tasting to enhance understanding and prepare for industry-recognized certifications. This is an advanced certificate following our Wine Professional Level I Certificate.

This program offers the student a two semester pathway to develop the knowledge and skills needed to compete for employment opportunities in the local wine and restaurant industry.  This industry has been identified by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board as one of two fields in Monterey County with the highest number of employment opportunities.  With effective marketing and employer support, it is anticipated that 10-15 students will earn this Certificate of Achievement annually.  

Upon successful completion of the program,students will be prepared to compete for employment in wineries, tasting rooms,and restaurants by developing the following knowledge and skill set:

·      Evaluate wine, beer and spirits through blind taste tests.

·      Distinguish different wines based on their varietal, region and climate.

The Wine Professional Level II Certificate is designed to prepare students to work and excel in the wine or restaurant industry. The program provides an overview of the wine industry, including production, tasting, food pairing, responsible and professional service, overview of beer and spirits,origins of wine and Monterey County wine knowledge. In addition, the elements of wine sales and service are covered.  

Program Requirements (Model Course Sequence)
Requirements	Course	Title	Units	Sequence
Required Core (__9.5_ units)	HOSP  40	Wine Fundamentals	1.5	Fall 1
	HOSP  41	Wine Appreciation and Analysis	1.5	Spring 1
	HOSP  42	Wine Service	1.5	Any Semester
	HOSP  43	Origins of Wine	1.5	Fall 1
	HOSP  44	Beer, Wine, & Spirits	1.5	Fall 1
	HOSP  45	Food and Wine Pairings	1.5	Spring 1
	HOSP  46	Monterey County Wines	.5	Spring 1

This is part of a RJV project that Cabrillo College and MPC have been collaborating on.

Cabrillo College: this is part of an RJV Cabrillo and MPC are partnering on to meet regional demand for a knowledgeable and well-trained workforce.