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Provide advice on Australian wines

Provide advice on Australian wines

Unit of competency
National Code
SITHFAB012
State Code
AWR77
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2016
Field of Education
110103 - Food And Beverage Service
Original Release Date
12/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
his unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to evaluate a range of Australian wines; provide advice to customers on their selection; and continuously extend personal product knowledge.The unit applies to hospitality, winery, retail and wholesale organisations that sell Australian wines.It applies to personnel who operate independently or with limited guidance from others and who have substantial specialist knowledge of Australian wines. This includes beverage sales consultants, winery sales staff, bar specialists, sommeliers, and senior bar and food and beverage attendants.The sale and service of alcohol is subject to the provisions of Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) law in each state and territory of Australia. Skills and knowledge for compliance with this law are covered by the prerequisite unit SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate Australian wines.
  • 1.1.Identify and examine the characteristics of Australian wines from all major and emerging Australian wine regions using the full range of sensory evaluation techniques.
  • 1.2.Review other information about viticulture and specific wine styles, regions and production methods to complement sensory evaluation process.
  • 1.3.Develop informed opinions about Australian wines that support work as a specialist in wine.
2. Handle, store and monitor Australian wine products.
  • 2.1.Store and cellar Australian wine according to particular requirements of different wines.
  • 2.2.Monitor wine quality and recognise impaired quality based on in-depth knowledge of Australian wines.
  • 2.3.Resolve issues with wine quality through appropriate corrective action.
  • 2.4.Decant wines using techniques appropriate to the variety, style and vintage of wine.
3. Advise customers on Australian wines.
  • 3.1.Provide accurate information and assistance on different Australian wine options.
  • 3.2.Discuss and debate wine characteristics, origins and production methods, taking account of customer level of wine knowledge.
  • 3.3.Take account of business considerations when providing advice and make adjustments accordingly.
  • 3.4.Assist customers with wine selections according to taste, price preferences and other specific needs.
4. Extend and update knowledge of Australian wines.
  • 4.1.Conduct formal and informal research to access current, accurate and relevant information about wines.
  • 4.2.Identify customer taste trends based on customer contact and workplace interactions.
  • 4.3.Source information on current and emerging beverage service trends and customer preferences.
  • 4.4.Provide informed input about Australian wines to support organisational activities.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF643 SITHFAB305 Provide advice on Australian wines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEB09 SITHFAB032 Provide advice on Australian wines Unit of competency