Training – Sommelier Services | Québec métiers d'avenir

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

The student who has completed a vocational training can continue to acquire a certificate of professional specialization (ASP). Discover the secrets of wine, from the vineyard, to the bottle, to the glass. The Sommelier Services specialization prepares students to start an international career in the hotel, restaurant, café or bar business. This training program equips students with a variety of skills to prepare them for their transition into the job market. The costs, the duration (in months) and the training centers offering this specialization will be communicated to you once your application for admission has been completed for the vocational training mentioned in the academic prerequisites.

Duration : 450 Hours

academic
prerequisites

No result

This specialization is offered only after the training :

Food and beverage services

The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Bartenders

Waiting/serving staff – food and beverages

Sommeliers/wine stewards

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

École hôtelière des Laurentides
Sainte-Adèle, Laurentides
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DURATION : 6 Months
CLASSES START : October 06 2025
COSTS : 5 386,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Legend Welcoming services

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

General information and administrative follow-up

— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation

Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Explain and present the wine and food menus
Perform organoleptic analysis of wines, spirits and other beverages
Explore the impact of the development stages on wines
Present wines from Europe and non-European countries
Present spirits and other drinks
Perform the tasks related to the organization and management of the wine cellar
Design wine, spirits and other beverage cards

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Faire évoluer sa pratique professionnelle.

Effectuer l'analyse organoleptique des vins, des spiritueux et d'autres boissons.

Commenter l'incidence des étapes d'élaboration sur les vins.

Présenter des vins d'Europe.

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Présenter des vins de pays non européens.

Présenter des spiritueux et d'autres boissons.

Effectuer des tâches liées à l'organisation et à la gestion de la cave à vins.

Concevoir des cartes de vins, de spiritueux et d'autres boissons.

Conseiller et effectuer le service professionnel des vins, des spiritueux et d'autres boissons.

Sommelier services (ASP)

Sommeliers/wine stewards