SVH ACCREDITED | 98% OF OUR STUDENTS RECOMMEND US
SVH ACCREDITED | 98% OF OUR STUDENTS RECOMMEND US
FOOD | WINE | HOSPITALITY
The new foundation for every wine lover. Learn more about wine, tasting and understanding flavours. All in one evening, with a revamped e-learning course.
20% discount
via De Horecabond
€155,-
excluding VAT
1 evening
E-learning included
2 languages
Dutch or English
The SVH 1 wine course is the perfect first step for wine enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, hospitality professionals, students and anyone with an interest in wine. The course consists of one evening class and an innovative e-learning programme.
Recognising and understanding the four main styles of wine.
A basic understanding of grape varieties, wine regions and wine production.
Professional wine tasting and evaluation.
Create combinations that bring out the best in both flavours.
Understanding and applying the logical structure of a wine list.
Selecting and pairing wines for a full multi-course dinner.
To gain an understanding of how terroir, climate and location influence the flavour of wine.
Rather than starting with complicated theory, you’ll learn to understand wine through four recognisable wine styles. By thinking in terms of these styles, you’ll discover not only how wine tastes, but above all why. This will give you a quick insight into grape varieties, wine regions, climatic influences and production methods.
During the course, you will learn how to create delicious wine and food pairings, why a wine list should be structured logically, and how to put together a complete multi-course dinner with matching wines.
The course material is organised into interactive magazines and is supported by unique 3D wine maps. This brings wine regions literally to life. No dry theory here – just visual and interactive learning where seeing really does mean understanding.
SVH-ACCREDITED | 92% PASS RATE
Wine knowledge starts with SVH Wine 1. It lays the foundations for further wine studies, a career in the hospitality industry, or simply greater enjoyment in discovering wine.
20% discount
via De Horecabond
€155,-
excluding VAT
1 evening
Including innovative E-learning
Two language options
Dutch or English
SVH-ACCREDITED | 92% PASS RATE
20% discount
via De Horecabond
€155,-
Including certificate
1 evening
Including E-learning
Two language options
Dutch or English
Wine knowledge starts with SVH Wine 1. It lays the foundations for further wine studies, a career in the hospitality industry, or simply greater enjoyment in discovering wine.
SVH-ACCREDITED | 92% PASS RATE
Everything you need to know about SVH Wine 1 at WTOL Academy.
SVH staat voor: Stichting Vakbekwaamheid Hospitality.
SVH heeft als kerndoel het vergroten van de vakbekwaamheid in de horeca. Samen met partners uit het horecaonderwijs en bedrijfsleven ontwikkelt SVH (digitale) leermiddelen en lesmethodes voor het (mbo-)onderwijs, opleiders en ondernemers. SVH waarborgt kennis door het afnemen van examens en geeft inzicht in het opleidingsaanbod voor de horeca. In this way, they help to ensure that hospitality education is aligned with the needs of the business world; we contribute to innovation and enhance professional competence within the sector. www.svh.nl
Yes. This course is specifically intended as an entry level. You do not need any prior education. If you mainly want to get “more grip” on wine (instead of just names and facts), this is a good start.
SVH is an independent organisation and places great value on transparency and reliability. That’s why they have asked the Foundation Examination Board to provide external supervision of all SVH exams.
The Foundation Examination Board is an independent institution that supervises professional qualifying and/or function-oriented exams. The Examination Board has conducted various audits and found that the SVH exams meet the requirements.
This way we ensure that the quality of your SVH certificates and diplomas is additionally guaranteed.
Game learning, that’s learning through entertainment. By offering information and/or skills in game form, we make learning, discovering and experiencing fun. You stay motivated and the knowledge you gain sticks better and is available in your own time. The E-learning│Game Learning contains a unique learning method. The program is built on knowledge, insight and application. It can, therefore, be quite challenging to answer the questions. We do strongly recommend that you first go through the lessons thoroughly before answering the questions.
SVH, SDEN and WSET are not training courses but exam levels from three independent organisations. To obtain the right diploma, you must find a recognised trainer who meets your requirements. Because WSET is the largest organisation for wine education worldwide, it is often mistakenly seen as an internationally recognised training. In terms of content, the training lags behind SVH and SDEN, which both have industry recognition and international appeal.
Theoretical and experimental frameworks.
Theoretical and experimental frameworks apply to both SVH and SDEN exams. For SVH exams, a plus applies, meaning extra content on practical applicability. This additional content relates to everything a hospitality employee needs to know about giving good advice to guests and hobbyists at home about wine and food.
That depends on how your course is set up on this page. If there is no exam: mention “no exam needed”. If there is an optional exam: mention that clearly (as with Wine 3).
In short:
SVH Wine 2 = basic: overview, tasting according to method, recognizing styles, basic areas/grapes/legislation.
SVH Wine 3 = advanced: more depth, broader world knowledge, often a logical step towards further education (such as vinologist).
Are you doubting between 2 and 3? Choose Wine 2 if you do not yet have a solid foundation or if you mainly want to start practically.
Hospitality sector: better wine recommendations, greater confidence at the table
Retail/supermarkets/wine shops: providing better customer service and explaining products
Wine enthusiasts: get more enjoyment out of tasting, and gain a better understanding of what you like and why
Check the current rules regarding deduction of study costs at www.belastingdienst.nl
Study costs are tax-deductible, but there are some conditions attached. The main conditions are:
1) The study costs you incur must be related to earning your income.
2) You can acquire a better position within the company where you work with this wine study.
Check the current rules regarding deduction of study costs at www.belastingdienst.nl
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Wil je meer weten over wijn, beter leren proeven en begrijpen waarom een wijn smaakt zoals hij smaakt? Dan is SVH Wijn 1 dé perfecte eerste stap. Deze vernieuwde opleiding is ontwikkeld voor ondernemers, horecaprofessionals, scholieren, hobbyisten en iedereen die geïnteresseerd is in wijn. Geen voorkennis nodig, alleen nieuwsgierigheid naar de wereld van wijn.
De vernieuwde e-learning maakt wijn toegankelijker dan ooit. In plaats van te starten met ingewikkelde theorie, leer je wijn begrijpen vanuit vier herkenbare wijnstijlen:
Door vanuit deze stijlen te denken, ontdek je niet alleen hoe wijn smaakt, maar vooral waarom. Zo krijg je snel inzicht in druivenrassen, wijngebieden, klimaatinvloeden en productiemethoden.
Tijdens de opleiding leer je hoe je smaakvolle wijn-spijscombinaties maakt, waarom een wijnkaart logisch moet zijn opgebouwd en hoe je zelf een compleet meergangendiner samenstelt met passende wijnen. De opgedane kennis is direct toepasbaar, zowel in de horeca als thuis aan tafel.
Wat deze opleiding extra bijzonder maakt, is de innovatieve opzet van de e-learning. De lesstof is verdeeld in interactieve magazines en wordt ondersteund door unieke 3D-wijnkaarten. Hierdoor komen wijngebieden letterlijk tot leven. Door te zoomen, draaien en verkennen krijg je inzicht in hoogteverschillen, ligging en klimaatfactoren die van invloed zijn op de smaak van wijn. Geen droge theorie, maar visueel en interactief leren waarbij zien daadwerkelijk begrijpen wordt.