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This Working with ChildrenTraining course does not provide a direct job qualification. However, you must deal with children as a parent, teacher, family member, or other professional. That is why it is critical to understand the Working with Children.

Learn how to lino print onto fabric in this workshop run by local artist Suzanne Kemplay at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh City Centre

The WSET Level 2 Wine award course is suitable for anybody who has a serious interest in wine and wishes to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.  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. What the course covers * Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting * Food and Wine Matching: You will learn about the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully * Wine Service and Storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wines * Labelling: Learn how to decode and understand labels * Factors influencing the Style of Wine: Study the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine in the vineyard and winery * Grape Varieties: You'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's) around the world * Sparkling and Fortified wines: You will be taught how grape varieties and winemaking processes influence the style of wines in these two key wine categories * Key Wine-Producing regions of the World: Learn about the main styles of wines from the key wine-producing regions. France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Examination: The 1 hour, 50 multiple-choice question exam is taken in the afternoon of the final day of the course and the exam fee is included in the course cost. A mark of 55% required to pass. Certification: All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin. N.B. In addition to classroom teaching, students are expected to complete around 12 hours of private study in their own time. No prior wine knowledge is required however the course builds upon the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course [https://www.localwineschool.com/manchester/events/professional-courses/wset-courses/wset-course-level-1-in-class/]. It is not essential to complete Level 1 to join the Level 2 course but if you are a complete beginner you may wish to consider this option. We recommend you read the course specification document HERE [https://www.wsetglobal.com/media/11718/wset_l2wines_specification_en_jun2022_issue11.pdf] for full details of the content, structure and assessment criteria. Any questions please get in touch. The course fee includes * All WSET course materials including; Looking Behind the Label course manual, Study Guide, Specification book, and SAT ® Tasting Card * Approx 40 delicious wines to taste including Champagne & Port * The use of professional ISO tasting glasses * 3 days of professional WSET tuition by a WSET Certified tutor * Teaching of the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) ® which will enable you to analyse wines objectively and consistently * Registration with WSET and all examination fees * Internationally-recognised certificate and pin badge upon successful completion * Practice multiple choice questions provided FREE OF CHARGE * Comprehensive student support outside of class time should you have any questions before, during and after the course * VAT at 20%  (VAT receipt can be provided on request) Special Educational Needs Please make us aware if you have a condition that may mean you qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia. Funding Funding for this course is available:  DEVELOP is the educational programme of The Drinks Trust, the drinks and hospitality industry charity. DEVELOP offers fully funded training and skills courses, delivered by industry-leading providers for people already working, or with an ambition to work, in the drinks and hospitality industry. Manchester Wine School has partnered with The Drinks Trust to bring courses free of charge to eligible students. All of the WSET courses are available for funding with DEVELOP. To learn more please visit the Drinks Trust website HERE [https://www.drinkstrust.org.uk/get-help/develop/our-courses/wset-level-2-in-wines] Criteria of eligibility for DEVELOP funding: must be 18 or over, eligible to work in the UK, have a National Insurance Number, and be earning less than £26k/pa

Authentic Art workshops led by a local artist.

MJ Electrical Training offers a one-day online course for a Health & Safety Exemption, which can be used when applying for an ECS Labourers card. ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) is a card scheme for electrotechnical operatives in the UK. The ECS Labourer card is designed for those working in a supporting role within the electrotechnical industry.

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.

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

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

DGSA training

The course covers research design principles and all main quantitative evaluation methods: randomised experiments, instrumental variables, sharp and fuzzy regression discontinuity designs, regression methods, matching methods and longitudinal methods (before-after, difference-in-differences and synthetic controls).