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Provide advice on imported wines

Provide advice on imported wines

Unit of competency
National Code
SITHFAB033
State Code
OEA61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2022
Field of Education
110103 - Food And Beverage Service
Original Release Date
18/10/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to evaluate a range of imported 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 imported wines.It applies to personnel who operate independently or with limited guidance from others and who have substantial specialist knowledge of imported wines. This includes beverage sales consultants, winery sales staff, bar specialists, sommeliers and senior bar and restaurant personnel.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.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate imported wines.
  • 1.1. Use the full range of sensory evaluation techniques to identify and examine the characteristics of imported wines
  • 1.2. Review other information about viticulture and specific imported wine styles, regions and production methods to complement the sensory evaluation process.
  • 1.3. Develop informed opinions about imported wine that support work as a specialist in wine.
2. Handle, store and monitor imported wine products.
  • 2.1. Store and cellar imported wine according to particular requirements of different wines.
  • 2.2. Monitor wine quality and recognise impaired quality based on in-depth knowledge of 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 imported wines.
  • 3.1. Provide accurate information and assistance about different imported 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 own knowledge of imported wines.
  • 4.1. Conduct formal and informal research to access current, accurate and relevant information about imported wines.
  • 4.2. Identify trends in customer tastes based on direct contact and workplace interaction.
  • 4.3. Source information on current and emerging beverage service trends and customer preferences.
  • 4.4. Provide informed input about imported wines to support organisational activities.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR78 SITHFAB013 Provide advice on imported wines Unit of competency