Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Sommelier Certificate MELBOURNE 2019

The Court of Master Sommeliers was established to promote excellence in hotel and restaurant beverage services. The first Master Sommeliers examination was held in the United Kingdom in 1969 and by 1977 the Court of Master Sommeliers was established as the premier examining body for sommeliers worldwide.The intensive education and examination program guides aspiring Master Sommeliers through four increasingly rigorous levels of coursework and examinations, culminating in the highly prestigious Master Sommelier Diploma ExaminationIn Australia, the first Introductory Sommelier Certificate was held in Sydney in 2008. Since then over 1100 students have participated in our programs from throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. In 2019, the Court of Master Sommeliers Australia amalgamated with the Court of Master Sommeliers New Zealand to become the Court of Master Sommeliers Oceania.In Australia, our alumni includes graduates from Introductory, Certified and Advanced levels, as well as 8 who have attained the highly coveted title of Master Sommelier. Currently, there are just 266 Master Sommeliers worldwide and Australia is recognised as a centre of excellence for sommeliers and hospitality professionals.

Court of Master Sommeliers Oceania

Please contact The Court of Master Sommeliers for further information before applying.
 
There are four levels of professional certiﬁcation oﬀered by the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Introductory Sommelier Certiﬁcate is the ﬁrst level at which all applicants must start. The Introductory Sommelier Certificate Course and Examination is intended for students who are currently working within the hospitality industry, and who are seeking to broaden their theoretical and practical wine skills through a programme of independent study and preparation in the lead up to the programme. It is not intended for those seeking to embark upon a career within the hospitality industry.
 
 Who Should Enrol
1. Applicants who are currently working within the hospitality industry, and who have at least one year’s practical hospitality experience.
2. Applicants aged 18 or above who are currently working and residing within the Asia Pacific region.
3. Applicants who are seeking to broaden their theoretical and practical wine service skills through a programme of independent study and preparation.
4. Students who fail to meet the eligibility requirements may have their enrolment cancelled and fees refunded in full.
 
Cancellation Policy
If an applicant for the Introductory Sommelier Certificate Course and Examination or Certified Sommelier Examination cancels enrolment up to 28 days prior to the day of the course (Introductory) or examination (Certified), the applicant will forfeit 50% of fees paid. Any cancellations received within 27 days of the course or examination in which an applicant is enrolled will forfeit 100% of course or examination fees. If CMS Oceania cancels a scheduled course or examination or declines an application into any one or all examinations for which an applicant has applied for enrolment, applicants will receive a full refund.  Any refunds made pursuant to this clause will be credited to the applicant. Enrolments are strictly non-transferrable. If an applicant fails to attend the examination for any level of CMS certification, fees will be forfeited in full and cannot be credited towards enrolment for a future course or examination, without exception.

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