Name: Sous Chef
Price: 25 GBP
Availability: InStock

Bungay

<p style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Elevate your coffee ritual with our "Home Brewing and Tasting" workshop at Etude Coffee, designed for those eager to master the art of brewing exquisite coffee at home. In this engaging course, set within the inviting ambiance of our roastery, you&#39;ll dive deep into the world of specialty coffee, exploring the nuances of brewing using the simple yet profound pour-over method, such as the V60.</p><p style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Throughout this hands-on workshop, our expert baristas will guide you step-by-step through the process of brewing the perfect cup. From the fundamentals of selecting the right coffee, understanding grind sizes, to mastering the pour-over technique, you&#39;ll gain the confidence and knowledge to replicate a barista-quality brew in the comfort of your own kitchen.</p><p style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">But the journey doesn&#39;t stop at brewing. The highlight of our workshop is the tasting session, where you&#39;ll have the opportunity to savor a variety of coffees with different processing methods and origins. This sensory exploration will not only enhance your appreciation for the diverse flavors and aromas coffee can offer but also teach you how these characteristics are influenced by each coffee&#39;s unique journey from bean to cup.</p><p style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Whether you&#39;re a coffee enthusiast looking to refine your brewing skills or a novice eager to learn the art of coffee making, the "Home Brewing and Tasting" workshop promises a rich, educational, and enjoyable experience. Join us at Etude Coffee for an immersive session that will transform your home coffee experience. Spaces are limited to ensure a personalised and interactive atmosphere, so secure your spot now and start your journey towards becoming a home brewing expert.</p>

Etude Coffee

Coffee

Home Brewing and Tasting Workshop

General Admission

<p style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(13, 13, 13);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Embark on a captivating journey from bean to cup with our exclusive "From Bean to Cup" workshop at Etude Coffee. This comprehensive course invites you to delve into the world of coffee, from its humble beginnings as a green bean to the rich and aromatic cup you savor every morning. Held in the heart of our local roastery, this workshop spans several engaging hours of education, hands-on experience, and sensory enjoyment.</p><p style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Begin your adventure by exploring the fascinating world of green coffee. Learn about different coffee varieties, the significance of their origins, and the impact of various processing methods on flavor profiles. Our experts will guide you through the intricacies of coffee processing, shedding light on the journey of beans from farms to roasters.</p><p style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">The experience intensifies as you witness the transformation of green coffee firsthand. Participate in roasting a small batch of coffee on our sample roaster, right before your eyes. This hands-on session not only demystifies the roasting process but also empowers you with the knowledge to appreciate the art and science behind it.</p><p style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">The climax of the workshop is a communal coffee tasting session. Savor the distinct flavors and aromas of various coffees, including the batch you helped roast. This sensory exploration will deepen your understanding of how processing and roasting influence the final taste of your coffee.</p><p style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Whether you&#39;re a curious beginner or a seasoned coffee enthusiast, the "From Bean to Cup" workshop offers a unique blend of education, practical experience, and sensory exploration. Join us at Etude Coffee for this immersive journey, and transform your appreciation for coffee. Limited spots are available to ensure an intimate and interactive experience, so secure yours today and discover the true essence of coffee, from bean to cup.</p>

From Bean to Cup Workshop

<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">An Approach to Product Safety Culture is an industry focused course, considering organisational culture, leadership and behavioural concepts; inclusive of and generic to all BRCGS Global Standards, in addition to the global market for application to any manufacturing facility - regardless of business size or whether sites have a product scope of food or non-food related goods/ services.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">By attending this 1-day course participants will gain the fundamental understanding of the importance of a positive product safety culture at a site and the important role played by senior management leadership, understand the impact of attitudes and behaviour on product safety culture and demonstrate preparatory steps in developing a Product Safety Culture Plan, including how to engage staff and encourage their involvement.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">To complete the course, participants will need to submit a product safety plan as a workplace assignment, meeting the assessment criteria with 75% as a passing grade.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">By the end of the course, you will be able to:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Describe the concept of Product Safety Culture and why a positive culture is important to ensuring product safety and integrity</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Identify what the standards require, and the function of Product Safety Culture Plan within a QMS&nbsp;</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Recognize the link between behaviour, Product Safety Culture and how it underpins product safety assurance</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Discuss how to measure an organisation&#39;s Product Safety Culture through the use of tools and techniques</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Develop a sustainable Product Safety Culture action plan and how to engage staff to support it</p></li></ul>

Ask Sonia Limited

Food Safety

HACCP

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: An Approach to Product Safety Culture
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS An Approach to Product Safety Culture (1 Day)

<p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This official BRCGS one-day course will provide you with an understanding of the key components of an environmental monitoring programme to identify potential microbiological risks in production and open product areas. It includes explanation of the different sampling methods and key elements of a corrective action procedure. This is particularly useful when implementing an environmental monitoring programme based on the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8 requirements and industry best practices.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">At the end of the course, you will:&nbsp;</p><ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Understand Issue 8 requirements and key components of an environmental monitoring programme, including risk assessment, sampling location, target organisms, test methods, sample frequency, establishing control limits, appropriate corrective action, validation/verification of the programme</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Describe appropriate target organisms and identify suitable sampling locations</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Explain different sampling methods</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Explain appropriate corrective action for environmental monitoring failures</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Develop an environmental monitoring programme based on Issue 8 requirements and industry best practices</p></li></ul>

This official BRCGS one-day course will provide you with an understanding of the key components of an environmental monitoring programme to identify potential microbiological risks in production and open product areas. It includes explanation of the different sampling methods and key elements of a corrective action procedure. This is particularly useful when implementing an environmental monitoring programme based on the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8 requirements and industry best practices.
At the end of the course, you will: 
Understand Issue 8 requirements and key components of an environmental monitoring programme, including risk assessment, sampling location, target organisms, test methods, sample frequency, establishing control limits, appropriate corrective action, validation/verification of the programme
Describe appropriate target organisms and identify suitable sampling locations
Explain different sampling methods
Explain appropriate corrective action for environmental monitoring failures
Develop an environmental monitoring programme based on Issue 8 requirements and industry best practices

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: Environmental Monitoring
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Environmental Monitoring (1 Day)

Louth

<p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Learn the art of sensorial tasting and take a journey around the fine chocolate globe with a tasting of white, milk, dark and flavoured chocolate from different cacao growing regions. &nbsp;The session includes a Discovery Box including a choice of a with-dairy or vegan chocolate samples. Choose your dietary preference when you make your booking. &nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">This is a private session for up-to two people sharing the same screen. If there are two people attending, ordering an additional tasting sample set is recommended. &nbsp;This session is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have already been introduced to craft chocolate but want to explore a particular aspect of either Taste, Transparency and Craftsmanship alongside their tasting. Please indicate any past experience or particular interests when you book.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">I host and deliver all the sessions myself. I use the chocolate to introduce you to some of my favourite makers, including bars from Barebones (Glasgow), <a href="http://dormousechocolates.co.uk/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Dormouse</a> (Manchester), <a href="http://www.duffyschocolate.co.uk/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Duffy&rsquo;s</a> (Lincolnshire),<a href="https://menakao.com/en/menakao-madagascar-chocolate-en/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"></a> Luisa&#39;s Vegan Chocolates (Nottingham), <a href="https://pumpstreetchocolate.com/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Pump Street</a> (Suffolk) and <a href="https://www.solkiki.co.uk/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Solkiki</a> (Dorset). You will also meet other makers and retailers along the way.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Your Cocoa Encounters Discovery Box contains 7 tasting samples of fine chocolate, an industrially made chocolate to compare, cocoa beans, sample information cards, a taste experience guide, tasting notes and a set of three postcards. &nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">If you are attending online, the tasting pack can be posted out to a UK address .</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">By the end of the session, you will be able to:</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">1. Tell the fine from the fashionable</strong> &ndash; judge the quality of a chocolate bar using the quality criteria of Taste, Transparency &amp; Craftsmanship.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">2. Practice the art of sensorial tasting</strong> &ndash; use each of the five senses to appreciate the taste experience of fine chocolate.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">3. Recognise the origins&nbsp;</strong>&ndash; identify the growing regions and taste profiles of fine cacao.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">4. Impress your friends</strong> &ndash; show off your knowledge with some fine chocolate facts and figures.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">5. Talk like a taster</strong> &ndash; have the confidence and vocabulary to participate in further tastings</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Allergen information:</strong> The with-dairy tasting set includes chocolate containing milk. The vegan option contains no dairy ingredients but does contain nuts. Both the with-dairy and vegan sets contain bars that have been made in factories or kitchens that handle nuts, gluten and dairy. &nbsp;Full ingredient lists are provided along with each of the samples but if you would like any further information before ordering please contact <a href="mailto:cocoaencounters@gmail.com" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">cocoaencounters@gmail.com</a> or please let me know of any allergies when you make a booking and I will contact you with further details.</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Postage:</strong> Tasting boxes can be posted out to any UK address. You will have the option for adding postage during the booking process. All parcels are sent Royal Mail Tracked 48-hour delivery. You will receive a message from Royal Mail to let you know when your parcel will be delivered and how to make alternative delivery arrangements if you won&#39;t be in. <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">The last booking date will be 4 working days before the event date to allow for delivery.</strong></p>

Learn the art of sensorial tasting and take a journey around the fine chocolate globe with a tasting of white, milk, dark and flavoured chocolate from different cacao growing regions. The session includes a Discovery Box including a choice of a with-dairy or vegan chocolate samples. Choose your dietary preference when you make your booking. 
This is a private session for up-to two people sharing the same screen. If there are two people attending, ordering an additional tasting sample set is recommended. This session is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have already been introduced to craft chocolate but want to explore a particular aspect of either Taste, Transparency and Craftsmanship alongside their tasting. Please indicate any past experience or particular interests when you book. 
I host and deliver all the sessions myself. I use the chocolate to introduce you to some of my favourite makers, including bars from Barebones (Glasgow), Dormouse (Manchester), Duffy’s (Lincolnshire), Luisa's Vegan Chocolates (Nottingham), Pump Street (Suffolk) and Solkiki (Dorset). You will also meet other makers and retailers along the way. 
Your Cocoa Encounters Discovery Box contains 7 tasting samples of fine chocolate, an industrially made chocolate to compare, cocoa beans, sample information cards, a taste experience guide, tasting notes and a set of three postcards. 
If you are attending online, the tasting pack can be posted out to a UK address .
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
1. Tell the fine from the fashionable – judge the quality of a chocolate bar using the quality criteria of Taste, Transparency & Craftsmanship.
2. Practice the art of sensorial tasting – use each of the five senses to appreciate the taste experience of fine chocolate.
3. Recognise the origins – identify the growing regions and taste profiles of fine cacao.
4. Impress your friends – show off your knowledge with some fine chocolate facts and figures.
5. Talk like a taster – have the confidence and vocabulary to participate in further tastings
Allergen information: The with-dairy tasting set includes chocolate containing milk. The vegan option contains no dairy ingredients but does contain nuts. Both the with-dairy and vegan sets contain bars that have been made in factories or kitchens that handle nuts, gluten and dairy. Full ingredient lists are provided along with each of the samples but if you would like any further information before ordering please contact cocoaencounters@gmail.com or please let me know of any allergies when you make a booking and I will contact you with further details.
Postage: Tasting boxes can be posted out to any UK address. You will have the option for adding postage during the booking process. All parcels are sent Royal Mail Tracked 48-hour delivery. You will receive a message from Royal Mail to let you know when your parcel will be delivered and how to make alternative delivery arrangements if you won't be in. The last booking date will be 4 working days before the event date to allow for delivery.

Kathryn Laverack

Chocolate

Fair Trade

Private class for one or two people. Learn the art of sensorial tasting with Chocolate Educator and International Chocolate Judge Kathryn Laverack through a private, craft chocolate tasting class. Tasting includes a range of styles from from a range of UK craft chocolate makers.

Fine Chocolate Discovery Experience (Private Session with Tasting Pack for 1-2 people)

Cost of private tasting experience for one or two people. You will have the option for a vegan or with-dairy tasting box. Postage for online events will be charged separately. 

Private Tasting Experience & Tasting Box 

Postage to UK Address

Hampshire

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Only 12 places available</strong>, so please do hurry booking as this exclusive tasting will sell out quickly. There will be no more opportunities to taste these extremely rare wines. These Champagnes were released in very small quantities in the first place and then aged in my own wine cellar to perfection, so none of them are still available on the market to purchase.</p>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">My name is C&eacute;cile Bergart, and as a Champagne Expert (born amongst the vineyards of the Champagne Region, France), I will be presenting you with the very best bubbles the Champagne region has to offer and will run this tasting in the most entertaining and educational way!</strong></p>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">I am a published Champagne and Wine Educator, a guest champagne expert for Champagne World Magazine and for Channel 4 &#39;SuperScrimpers&#39;, a regular guest speaker on BBC Radio Solent, as well as being an approved staff educator for Marks and Spencer. I am also a Ruinart Champagne Ambassador in the UK and a staff educator for the UK Champagne Bureau. Passed the world-acclaimed Champagne Master-Level Certificate first time, back in 2018.</strong></p>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Here are the fine champagne wines you will taste on the night:</p>
<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">J.Charpentier, Cuvee Pierre-Henri Champagne</strong>&nbsp;- a rare 100% Meunier (and aged at that!)</li>
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Agrapart et fils, "7 Crus from Avize" Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc</strong>&nbsp;- 92 points from Decanter</li>
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Rene Massin, Cuvee Prestige "Special Club" Vintage 2014</strong>&nbsp;- made with only&nbsp;<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">PINOT BLANC</strong>!!!! Yes, you heard it first, a Champagne made with Pinot Blanc and not Chardonnay or Pinot Noir or Meunier, so come and taste this extremely rare fine wine!</li>
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Moutard pere et fils, "Cuvee des 6 Cepages" Champagne Brut Nature Vintage 2009</strong>&nbsp;- made with&nbsp;<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">6 grape varieties</strong>&nbsp;... Really? Really!</li>
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Pol Roger, Champagne Vintage 2008</strong>&nbsp;- THE BEST vintage, priced at &pound;110 a bottle upon release</li>
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Mumm, Cuvee Prestige "R.Lalou" Vintage 2002&nbsp;</strong>-&nbsp;priced at &pound;120 upon release ... let alone now!!!</li>
</ul>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Location: St James Tavern - Winchester</strong></p>

Hampshire Wine School

Tasting Experiences

Whisky

Food & Wine Pairing

Only 12 places available, so please do hurry booking as this exclusive tasting will sell out quickly. There will be no more opportunities to taste these extremely rare wines. These Champagnes were released in very small quantities in the first place and then aged in my own wine cellar to perfection, so none of them are still available on the market to purchase.

Fine Champagne Tasting ... THE BEST OF THE BEST BUBBLES!

General admission

Edinburgh

<h1 style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);">90 minutes of chocolate heaven!</h1><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);">A chocolate tour experience taking you from chocolate tree to chocolate bar with lots of chocolate tasting on the way! You&rsquo;ll learn new things about chocolate, make your very own bar and taste chocolate you have never tasted before.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">LEARN</em></h3><p style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);">See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all about how the beans are transformed into delicious chocolate.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">MAKE</em></h3><p style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);">Have fun making your own Scottish-themed chocolate to take home! You can even make a chocolate Greyfriar&rsquo;s Bobby, a chocolate Nessie or a chocolate Edinburgh Castle!</p><h3 style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">DISCOVER</em></h3><p style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);">Discover over 5000 years of chocolate history and experience chocolate as the Aztecs did.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">TASTE</em></h3><p style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);">Come to the tasting room with our wonderful selection of chocolates from both Scottish and international chocolate makers. There are over 30 varieties to choose from including dark chocolate, milk chocolate, haggis chocolate, Japanese chocolate, chili chocolate, gin &amp; tonic chocolate and many, many more.</p>

The Chocolatarium

Chocolate Making

Museum

Tour of Chocolate

Adult

Child

<div data-hook="bgLayers" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This combined HACCP and Food Safety Level 2 course, developed by STC and accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office, will give you a 2 in 1 qualification which is unique. Other training providers only provide these as separate qualifications, however STC has challenged this practice since &ldquo;you can&rsquo;t know HACCP without food safety, and you can&rsquo;t know food safety without HACCP!&rdquo; And at Ask Sonia Ltd, we whole heartedly agree!</div><div data-mesh-id="comp-lmkmm2pu1inlineContent" data-testid="inline-content" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div data-mesh-id="comp-lmkmm2pu1inlineContent-gridContainer" data-testid="mesh-container-content" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-testid="richTextElement" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">We are very proud to offer this accredited qualification to those involved with any and all aspects in a food business relating to HACCP and Food Safety.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Holders of the qualification will have the knowledge necessary to be an integral part of a food business as well as part of Technical and Quality departments and HACCP team members. The qualification is also suitable for those working in related industries, such as packaging, storage &amp; distribution and agents &amp; brokers.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">The qualification is also relevant to those owning/managing smaller food businesses to give them the underpinning knowledge to develop a HACCP study and understand the fundamentals of food safety.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">It is a good idea for attendees to already have some knowledge of food safety hazards and controls, however this is not essential as this course will provide the required knowledge and understanding.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">HACCP and food safety training is regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This course has been accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office for delivery, structure and content.</p></div></div></div>

This combined HACCP and Food Safety Level 2 course, developed by STC and accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office, will give you a 2 in 1 qualification which is unique. Other training providers only provide these as separate qualifications, however STC has challenged this practice since “you can’t know HACCP without food safety, and you can’t know food safety without HACCP!” And at Ask Sonia Ltd, we whole heartedly agree!
We are very proud to offer this accredited qualification to those involved with any and all aspects in a food business relating to HACCP and Food Safety.
Holders of the qualification will have the knowledge necessary to be an integral part of a food business as well as part of Technical and Quality departments and HACCP team members. The qualification is also suitable for those working in related industries, such as packaging, storage & distribution and agents & brokers.
The qualification is also relevant to those owning/managing smaller food businesses to give them the underpinning knowledge to develop a HACCP study and understand the fundamentals of food safety.
It is a good idea for attendees to already have some knowledge of food safety hazards and controls, however this is not essential as this course will provide the required knowledge and understanding.
HACCP and food safety training is regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.
This course has been accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office for delivery, structure and content.

CPD accredited Level 2 HACCP & Food Safety course. 
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live tutor.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

CPD Accredited Combined HACCP & Food Safety Level 2 (1 day)

<h1 style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);">Experience 2 hours of chocolate heaven!</h1><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);">Discover a wide variety of techniques for making beautiful and delicious chocolate truffles, have fun making a generous assortment of your very own treats to take away and end your experience with a relaxing guided truffle tasting!</p><p style="color: rgb(31, 36, 40); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(31, 36, 40);">Most visitors to The Chocolatarium are adults, and the truffle-making experience is especially recommended for chocolate lovers aged 10+.</p>

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					<div><p>Gain the skills and credentials to kickstart a successful career and learn from the experts with this step-by-step training course. This Sous Chef has been specially designed to help learners gain a good command of Sous Chef, providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge to become a qualified professional.</p><p>Through this Sous Chef, you will gain both practical and theoretical understanding of Sous Chef that will increase your employability in this field, help you stand out from the competition and boost your earning potential in no time.</p><p>Not only that, but this training includes up-to-date knowledge and techniques that will ensure you have the most in-demand skills to rise to the top of the industry. This qualification is fully accredited, broken down into several manageable modules, ideal for aspiring professionals. </p></div>
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					<td>Introduction to Sous Chef</td><td><span>🕐 00:13:00</span></td>
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Skill Up

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Sous Chef

<div data-hook="bgLayers" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div data-mesh-id="comp-lmkyrn781inlineContent-gridContainer" data-testid="mesh-container-content" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-testid="richTextElement" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This CPD accredited Level 3 course will qualify you as an 1st party internal auditor and a 2nd party supplier auditor. It is a useful precursor to becoming a 3rd party Lead Auditor. The course content has been developed by experienced Lead Auditors.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">It focuses on auditor competencies and best practice for auditing today&rsquo;s industries.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This course is applicable to any and all industries that need to comply with specified standards and mitigate risk by checking compliance through auditing and inspection. It applies to businesses requiring confidence in their suppliers and to manage their approval through supplier audits. These industries include food, packaging, storage &amp; distribution, pharmaceutical, medical device, automotive etc. It is also applicable to systems and controls applicable to all industries such as health &amp; safety.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Holders of the qualification will have the knowledge necessary to effectively audit and inspect professionally and ethically for compliance, and to identify risks that require mitigation.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">By the end of this course you will be able to:</p><ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Define purpose, benefit &amp; limitations of audits</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Use auditing techniques &amp; have required competencies</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Plan &amp; conduct audits</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Audit against the appropriate standards</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Assess and critique sites</p></li></ul><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">A learner will receive a Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of the exam.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">&nbsp;This course has been accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office for delivery, structure and content.</p></div></div></div>

This CPD accredited Level 3 course will qualify you as an 1st party internal auditor and a 2nd party supplier auditor. It is a useful precursor to becoming a 3rd party Lead Auditor. The course content has been developed by experienced Lead Auditors.
It focuses on auditor competencies and best practice for auditing today’s industries.
This course is applicable to any and all industries that need to comply with specified standards and mitigate risk by checking compliance through auditing and inspection. It applies to businesses requiring confidence in their suppliers and to manage their approval through supplier audits. These industries include food, packaging, storage & distribution, pharmaceutical, medical device, automotive etc. It is also applicable to systems and controls applicable to all industries such as health & safety.
Holders of the qualification will have the knowledge necessary to effectively audit and inspect professionally and ethically for compliance, and to identify risks that require mitigation. 
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Define purpose, benefit & limitations of audits
Use auditing techniques & have required competencies
Plan & conduct audits
Audit against the appropriate standards
Assess and critique sites
A learner will receive a Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of the exam.
 This course has been accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office for delivery, structure and content.

Internal Auditing

Auditor

CPD accredited Level 3 Effective Auditing & Inspection course. 
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live tutor.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

CPD Accredited Effective Auditing & Inspection Level 3 (1 day)

<p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This combined HACCP and Food Safety Level 4 course, developed by STC and accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office, will give you a 2 in 1 qualification which is unique. Other training providers only provide these as separate qualifications, however STC has challenged this practice since &ldquo;you can&rsquo;t know HACCP without food safety, and you can&rsquo;t know food safety without HACCP!&rdquo; And at Ask Sonia Ltd, we whole heartedly agree!</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">We are very proud to offer this accredited qualification to those involved with any and all aspects in a food business relating to HACCP &amp; Food Safety.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Holders of the qualification will have the knowledge necessary to be an integral part of a food business as well as part of Technical &amp; Quality departments and HACCP team members, team leaders, consultants or trainers. The qualification is also suitable for those working in related industries, such as packaging, storage &amp; distribution.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">The qualification is also relevant to those owning/managing smaller food businesses to give them the underpinning knowledge to develop a HACCP study and understand the fundamentals of food safety.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Attendees should already have knowledge of food safety hazards and controls, as this course will take the attendee through the intermediate levels at the start, and build up to provide the required advanced level of knowledge and understanding by the end of the course.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">HACCP and food safety training is regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This course has been accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office for delivery, structure and content.</p>

This combined HACCP and Food Safety Level 4 course, developed by STC and accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office, will give you a 2 in 1 qualification which is unique. Other training providers only provide these as separate qualifications, however STC has challenged this practice since “you can’t know HACCP without food safety, and you can’t know food safety without HACCP!” And at Ask Sonia Ltd, we whole heartedly agree!
We are very proud to offer this accredited qualification to those involved with any and all aspects in a food business relating to HACCP & Food Safety. 
Holders of the qualification will have the knowledge necessary to be an integral part of a food business as well as part of Technical & Quality departments and HACCP team members, team leaders, consultants or trainers. The qualification is also suitable for those working in related industries, such as packaging, storage & distribution.
The qualification is also relevant to those owning/managing smaller food businesses to give them the underpinning knowledge to develop a HACCP study and understand the fundamentals of food safety.
Attendees should already have knowledge of food safety hazards and controls, as this course will take the attendee through the intermediate levels at the start, and build up to provide the required advanced level of knowledge and understanding by the end of the course.
HACCP and food safety training is regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.
This course has been accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office for delivery, structure and content.

CPD accredited Advanced (Level 4) HACCP & Food Safety training course. 
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live tutor.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

CPD Accredited Advanced Combined HACCP & Food Safety Level 4 (5 days)

<p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This combined HACCP and Food Safety Level 3 <span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">course</span><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">,</span><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">&nbsp;</span>developed by STC and accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office, will give you a 2 in 1 qualification which is unique. Other training providers only provide these as separate qualifications, however STC has challenged this practice since &ldquo;you can&rsquo;t know HACCP without food safety, and you can&rsquo;t know food safety without HACCP!&rdquo;&nbsp;And at Ask Sonia Ltd, we whole heartedly agree!</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">We are very proud to offer this accredited qualification to those involved with any and all aspects in a food business relating to HACCP and Food Safety.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Holders of the qualification will have the knowledge necessary to be an integral part of a food business as well as part of Technical and Quality departments and HACCP team members. The qualification is also suitable for those working in related industries, such as packaging, storage and distribution.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">The qualification is also relevant to those owning/managing smaller food businesses to give them the underpinning knowledge to develop a HACCP study and understand the fundamentals of food safety.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">It is a good idea for attendees to already have some knowledge of food safety hazards and controls, however this is not essential as this course will provide the required knowledge and understanding.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">HACCP and food safety training is regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This course has been accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office for delivery, structure and content.</p>

This combined HACCP and Food Safety Level 3 course, developed by STC and accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office, will give you a 2 in 1 qualification which is unique. Other training providers only provide these as separate qualifications, however STC has challenged this practice since “you can’t know HACCP without food safety, and you can’t know food safety without HACCP!” And at Ask Sonia Ltd, we whole heartedly agree!
We are very proud to offer this accredited qualification to those involved with any and all aspects in a food business relating to HACCP and Food Safety.
Holders of the qualification will have the knowledge necessary to be an integral part of a food business as well as part of Technical and Quality departments and HACCP team members. The qualification is also suitable for those working in related industries, such as packaging, storage and distribution.
The qualification is also relevant to those owning/managing smaller food businesses to give them the underpinning knowledge to develop a HACCP study and understand the fundamentals of food safety.
It is a good idea for attendees to already have some knowledge of food safety hazards and controls, however this is not essential as this course will provide the required knowledge and understanding.
HACCP and food safety training is regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.
This course has been accredited by the CPD Accreditation Office for delivery, structure and content.

CPD accredited Intermediate (Level 3) HACCP & Food Safety training course. 
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live tutor.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

CPD Accredited Intermediate Combined HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 (2.5 days)

Manchester

<p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification. Through a combination of tasting and theory you will explore the factors that impact the style and quality of wine and learn how to describe wines with confidence.</p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Schedule:</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The 8 x 2-hour online sessions on -&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What the course covers</strong></p><ul style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Wine tasting</strong>: You will learn how to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Food and wine pairing</strong>: You will learn the principles of food and wine pairing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Wine service and storage</strong>: You will learn the correct way to store and serve wine and how to recognise common faults found in wine</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Labelling</strong>: You will learn how to decode and understand wine labels</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Factors influencing the style of wine</strong>: You will explore how environmental factors, grape-growing, vineyard and maturation options influence the style and quality of the wines made all over the world</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Grape varieties</strong>: You&#39;ll learn about the styles of wines produced by the key international red and white grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah/Shiraz) as well as the styles of wines made with 22 regionally important grape varieties grown in 70 wine regions (GI&#39;s) around the world</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Sparkling and Fortified wines</strong>: You will be taught how grape varieties and winemaking processes influence the style of wines in these two key wine categories.</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">No prior wine knowledge is required however the course builds upon the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.localwineschool.com/manchester/events/professional-courses/wset-courses/wset-course-level-1-online/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(157, 40, 51); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(157, 40, 51);">WSET Level 1 Award in Wines</a> course. It is not essential to complete Level 1 to join the Level 2 course but if you are a complete begineer you may wish to consider this option. We recommend you read the course specification document&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsetglobal.com/media/11718/wset_l2wines_specification_en_jun2022_issue11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(157, 40, 51); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(157, 40, 51);">HERE</a>&nbsp;for full details of the content, structure and assesment criteria. Any questions please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.localwineschool.com/manchester/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(157, 40, 51); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(157, 40, 51);">get in touch</a>.</p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course delivery</strong></p><ul style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Level 2 Award in Wines online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course and is delivered in LIVE interactive online lessons by one of our certified wine educators</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This course includes 16 hours online tuition in 8 x 2hr sessions&nbsp;and we recommend a minimum of 12 hours additional study</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Your tutor will give you a guided tasting of 12 wines on this course (for details of how to order the wines see below)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">You will receive access to practice multiple-choice revision questions specific to this course - FREE OF CHARGE</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Please note a reliable broadband connection is essential for the completion of this online course as are basic computer skills.</p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Examination</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">To obtain the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Qualification, you will need to successfully pass the exam. The exam is made up of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 1 hour. A mark of 55% is required to pass the exam.</p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The exam is taken online via a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DarWJz6dUbU" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(157, 40, 51); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(157, 40, 51);">Remote Invigilation</a> service giving you the flexibility to take the exam at a time and date of your choice. More details will be sent upon registration. Please ensure you read the information&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsetglobal.com/wset-remote-invigilation-essential-guidance/?dm_i=5G5C,KRHB,4A50QU,2G285,1" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(157, 40, 51); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(157, 40, 51);">HERE</a>&nbsp;if you wish to take the exam online.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Whats included</strong></p><ul style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">All WSET course materials posted to you at no extra charge including: Looking Behind the Label course manual, Study Guide, specification and SAT Tasting Card</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">LIVE virtual interactive sessions taught by a Local Wine School WSET Certified Tutor</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Exclusive access to practice multiple choice questions provided FREE OF CHARGE</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">WSET exam fee&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Remote Invigilation service&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Internationally recognised WSET qualification, certificate and pin for those who pass the exam</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">VAT at 20% &nbsp;(VAT receipt can be provided on request)</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Wines</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">It is recommended that at least 12 wines are tasted as part of this course, although this is optional and the cost of wines is not included in the course fee above.</p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Our wine experts have specially selected wines for this course designed to demonstrate specific learning outcomes. We have negotiated a discounted price only available to our online students. Details of how to order your case of wines will be provided when you book your place. The cost is approx &pound;150 including VAT and delivery.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Wine preservation advice is give so that after each tasting exercise you can reseal and return to the wines over the coming days. &nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Special Educational Needs</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Please make the school aware if you have a condition which may mean that you will qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia.</p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Important dates</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Registration deadline: please book at least 5 days before the start of the course, to allow time to send materials and order the tasting wines.</p>

Manchester Wine School

Sommelier

ONLINE - WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - Evenings

<div style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in wine or hospitality.&nbsp;It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence for food and wine pairing and an introduction to different wine styles.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What the course covers:</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The basic skills and product knowledge required for the service and retail of wine</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The main types and styles of wine</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Common wine grapes and their characteristics</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to make food and wine pairings</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to store and serve wine</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine&reg;(SAT)</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines has full accreditation from <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">OfQual as part of the UK Government&rsquo;s Qualifications &amp; Credits Framework as a Level 1 Vocational Qualification.</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">We recommend you read the <a href="https://www.localwineschool.com/files/pdf/wset-level-1-wines-specification(1).pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(157, 40, 51); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(157, 40, 51);">course specification</a> document before you sign up for the course.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course delivery</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Level 1 Award in Wines online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course and is delivered in LIVE virtual lessons by one of our certified wine educators</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The course includes 6 hours online tuition in 3 x 2 hour sessions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Your tutor will provide a guided tasting of 6 wines with you on this course (for details of how to order the wines for your course see below)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">You will receive access to practice multiple-choice revision questions specific to this course</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">You will be sent details of how to join your LIVE sessions when you book</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Please note a reliable broadband connection is essential for the completion of this online course as is basic computer skills.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Examination</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">To obtain the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Qualification, you will need to successfully pass the exam. The exam is made up of 30 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. You must answer at least 70% correctly to pass the exam.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The exam is taken online via a <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DarWJz6dUbU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(157, 40, 51); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(157, 40, 51);">Remote Invigilation</a></em> service. We will arrange a suitable time/date for you to take your exam when you are ready to do so. Please ensure you read the information&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsetglobal.com/wset-remote-invigilation-essential-guidance/?dm_i=5G5C,KRHB,4A50QU,2G285,1" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(157, 40, 51); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(157, 40, 51);">HERE</a>&nbsp;if you wish to take the exam online.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">The course fee includes:</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Course study guide, posted to you at no extra charge</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">LIVE virtual, interactive sessions taught by a Local Wine School WSET Certified Tutor</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Exclusive access to practice multiple choice questions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Registration with WSET and all examination fees</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Remote Invigilation service *Please note&nbsp;there are some minimum system requirement (<a href="mailto:info@manchesterwineschool.com?subject=wset%20online" style="color: rgb(157, 40, 51); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(157, 40, 51);">contact us</a> for more information)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Internationally recognised WSET qualification certificate and pin for those who pass the exam</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">VAT at 20% (VAT receipt can be provided on request).</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Wines:</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">It is recommended that 6 wines are tasted as part of this course, although this is optional and not essential to complete the course. Please note that the cost of wines is not included in the course fee above.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Our wine experts have specially selected wines for this course aligned to demonstrate specific learning outcomes. They have even negotiated a specially discounted price only available to our online students.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The price of the 6 bottle case around &pound;75.95 including delivery.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Details of how to order your case of wines will be provided when you book your place.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Special Educational Needs</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Please make the school aware if you have a condition that may mean that you will qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Important dates</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Registration deadline: please book at least 5 days before the start of the course, to allow time to send materials and order the tasting wines.</p></div><div style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div>

ONLINE - WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Evenings

<p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This official BRCGS one-day course provides delegates with a thorough understanding of risk assessment and enables them to use different risk assessment models. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems onsite, and when implementing the requirements of the BRCGS Standards.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This course is part of the <a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">At the end of the course, you will:</p><ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Understand risk assessment terminology</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Be able to choose and use different risk assessment models for processes onsite</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Understand what BRCGS expects from a thorough risk assessment</p></li></ul>

This official BRCGS one-day course provides delegates with a thorough understanding of risk assessment and enables them to use different risk assessment models. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems onsite, and when implementing the requirements of the BRCGS Standards.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
At the end of the course, you will:
Understand risk assessment terminology
Be able to choose and use different risk assessment models for processes onsite
Understand what BRCGS expects from a thorough risk assessment

Risk Assessment

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: Risk Assessment
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Risk Assessment (1 Day)

<p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This official BRCGS one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of root cause analysis (RCA) to know its importance and be able to perform it competently. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This course is part of the<a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">At the end of the course, you will:</p><ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Be able to define root cause analysis</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Understand the difference between symptoms and root cause analysis (RCA)</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Understand the role and importance of RCA in compliance with the BRCGS Standards</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Have explored some common methods for undertaking RCA</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Be able to perform RCA and document it effectively</p></li></ul>

This official BRCGS one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of root cause analysis (RCA) to know its importance and be able to perform it competently. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.
This course is part of theBRCGS Professional recognition programme.
At the end of the course, you will:
Be able to define root cause analysis
Understand the difference between symptoms and root cause analysis (RCA)
Understand the role and importance of RCA in compliance with the BRCGS Standards
Have explored some common methods for undertaking RCA
Be able to perform RCA and document it effectively

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: Root Cause Analysis
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS  Root Cause Analysis (1 Day)

<p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This official BRCGS one-day course will provide you with a thorough understanding of validation and verification so you know the level of detail required for each process and are able to use validation and verification in practice. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This course is part of the <a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">At the end of the course, you will:</p><ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Be able to define and understand the terms validation and verification</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Understand the level of detail required for each process</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Be able to use validation and verification in practice</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Appreciate how validation and verification relate to conformance to the BRCGS Standards</p></li></ul>

This official BRCGS one-day course will provide you with a thorough understanding of validation and verification so you know the level of detail required for each process and are able to use validation and verification in practice. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
At the end of the course, you will:
Be able to define and understand the terms validation and verification
Understand the level of detail required for each process
Be able to use validation and verification in practice
Appreciate how validation and verification relate to conformance to the BRCGS Standards

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: Validation & Verification
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Validation & Verification (1 Day)

<p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This official BRCGS one-day course will provide you with a thorough understanding of vulnerability assessment for food fraud and enable you to use techniques to better identify and mitigate risks associated to raw materials in the supply chain. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems and the requirements of the BRCGS Global Standards on site.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This course is part of the<a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><span style="color: rgb(213, 120, 4); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(213, 120, 4);">Note: An optional 2 hours module about </span><span style="color: rgb(213, 120, 4); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(213, 120, 4);"><a href="https://ask-sonia-limited.cademy.co.uk/accredited-threat-management-taccp-2-3-hours" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Threat Management (TACCP)</strong></a></span><span style="color: rgb(213, 120, 4); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(213, 120, 4);"> is available as a bolt-on to this course. </span></p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">At the end of the course, you will:</p><ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Understand vulnerability assessment requirements for BRCGS</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Understand what is meant by the term &#39;food fraud&#39;</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Be able to identify the difference between vulnerability assessment, threat analysis critical control point and food defence</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Be able to assess the raw materials most vulnerable to food fraud</p></li></ul>

This official BRCGS one-day course will provide you with a thorough understanding of vulnerability assessment for food fraud and enable you to use techniques to better identify and mitigate risks associated to raw materials in the supply chain. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems and the requirements of the BRCGS Global Standards on site.
This course is part of theBRCGS Professional recognition programme.
Note: An optional 2 hours module about Threat Management (TACCP) is available as a bolt-on to this course. 
At the end of the course, you will:
Understand vulnerability assessment requirements for BRCGS
Understand what is meant by the term 'food fraud'
Be able to identify the difference between vulnerability assessment, threat analysis critical control point and food defence
Be able to assess the raw materials most vulnerable to food fraud

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud. 
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud (1 Day)

<p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">This official BRCGS course enables participants with an in-depth understanding of the Standard in terms of the protocol, requirements and how to audit effectively. Participants will gain competency to assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard, including fundamental clauses, statements of intent, how to undertake a BRCGS audit, planning of the audit and reporting of the audit. Auditing fundamentals and techniques will be discussed including the auditor competency skills required of auditors auditing against Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognised certification programmes.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how auditors with audit against the Standard. &nbsp;Participants must have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector, and have completed a hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) course of at least two days&#39; duration.</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">In preparation for the course, participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the <a href="https://www.brcgs.com/store/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">BRCGS Store</a>, in addition to the pre-course materials provided.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">At the end of the course you will be assessed with an exam. Successful completion of this course, including the exam, forms part of the training necessary to become a BRCGS auditor. The steps necessary to complete your training must be arranged with a BRCGS-approved certification body.</p><p style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);"><span style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">This course is part of the</span><a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a><span style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">At the end of the course participants will be able to:&nbsp;</p><ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Explain the steps to managing an audit programme</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Describe auditing fundamentals and techniques</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard and explain how compliance can be demonstrated to maintain food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Describe steps to conduct a BRCGS audit including the preparation, planning, and reporting of the audit</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));">Utilise and explain resource tools available for compliance and beneficial support from BRCGS</p></li></ul>

This official BRCGS course enables participants with an in-depth understanding of the Standard in terms of the protocol, requirements and how to audit effectively. Participants will gain competency to assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard, including fundamental clauses, statements of intent, how to undertake a BRCGS audit, planning of the audit and reporting of the audit. Auditing fundamentals and techniques will be discussed including the auditor competency skills required of auditors auditing against Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognised certification programmes.
Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how auditors with audit against the Standard. Participants must have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector, and have completed a hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) course of at least two days' duration.
In preparation for the course, participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store, in addition to the pre-course materials provided. 
At the end of the course you will be assessed with an exam. Successful completion of this course, including the exam, forms part of the training necessary to become a BRCGS auditor. The steps necessary to complete your training must be arranged with a BRCGS-approved certification body.
This course is part of theBRCGS Professional recognition programme.
At the end of the course participants will be able to: 
Explain the steps to managing an audit programme
Describe auditing fundamentals and techniques
Assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard and explain how compliance can be demonstrated to maintain food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity
Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard
Describe steps to conduct a BRCGS audit including the preparation, planning, and reporting of the audit
Utilise and explain resource tools available for compliance and beneficial support from BRCGS

Official BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor training course. 
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner & Virtual Trainer.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

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