Norfolk Wine School Level One Certification – October 2024

13th October 2024

This Level One cheese course, taking place at No 8 Thorpe Road in Norfolk is perfect for anybody who wants to understand the basics of cheese and cheesemaking. It’s also a great stepping-stone for anybody whose career involves the preparation, serving or selling of cheese.

£229.00

Level One

Additional information

Certification	Associate
Study Type	Classroom
Location	Norfolk, UK
Session Dates:	13th October 2024

Learn to taste cheese like an expert

Do you have a passion for cheese? Expand your knowledge with The Academy of Cheese Level One course.

On this course you’ll learn how cheese is made, how to assess its quality, and you’ll develop an understanding of the provenance and range of cheeses available. You will study 25 iconic cheeses before you’re ready to sit your online exam and gain your Academy of Cheese Associate certification. The course will introduce you to the Academy’s own Structured Approach to Tasting cheese and you will discover a range of tools to help you communicate more effectively about cheese.

What to expect

Taught by our Academy of Cheese registered Training Partner, Cheryl Cade, you will complete the course in a day. Cheryl will take you through the basics of how cheese is made, how to make a great cheese board selection and the flavours and profiles of the level one syllabus of 25 cheeses.

You’ll taste 12 classic cheeses and learn about cheese in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The course is supported by specialist training materials from the Academy of Cheese.

You will also be shown how to expertly pair cheese with both wine and beer!

The day will run from 10am to 5.30pm with a 45 minute lunch break

Who’s it for?

Anybody with an interest in Cheese! Level One is ideal for anyone who wants to understand the basics of cheese and cheesemaking. It’s also a great stepping-stone for anybody whose career involves the preparation, serving or selling of cheese.

Is there an exam?

Yes, to be certified candidates will need to take the Academy of Cheese® Level One Associate exam after completing the course. This exam can be taken online, at home and at the convenience of the student. Candidates who successfully complete the exam will receive a certificate and badge – as well as the right to say they are qualified in cheese!

What’s included in the course fee of £229?

Full-day classroom course delivered by a certified Academy of Cheese® training partner
Tasting of 12 cheeses
Learn about 25 different cheese styles
Copy of the level one cheese book detailing 25 different cheese styles
Wine and Beer to taste
Additional learning resources including study guide and flavour wheels
Access to the Academy of Cheese online and online cheese library
The Level One associate exam fee (taken online in your own time)
Certificate and pin badge (upon successful completion of the exam)

Academy of Cheese Study Materials including 25 cheeses book and a plate of cheeses including Stilton, Gruyere and Feta

Take your knowledge of cheese to the next level.

Please advise of any dietary requirements upon booking. Due to the nature of this course it is not recommended for anybody with a dairy intolerance.

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Gift vouchers are also available.

Includes instant access to the Associate learning road and certification

1: Milk Production and Cheesemaking

How to describe the key ingredients used in cheesemaking and their purpose
Have an overview of the steps involved in cheesemaking and maturation
Understand the Academy of Cheese Make/Post-Make (MPM) Model
Understand how milk is produced

2: Maturing, Affinage and Grading

Recognise the condition of a soft mould-ripened cheese in terms of degree of ripeness
Understands cheese grading and its relevance
Understands the role of maturation and affinage in adding value to the product
Knows the different techniques to accelerate and decelerate ripening in soft mould-ripened cheese

3: Buying and Distribution

Understand of how cheese is bought and transported including the term “chill chain”
Understand the importance of offering an appropriate range of cheeses for a cheese board

4: Presentation

Select and use appropriate packaging, to wrap and re-wrap cheese
Be able to cut cheese using appropriate tools
Understand the importance of caring for, cutting and serving cheeses appropriate to the variety

5: Communicating

Understands the key descriptors of cheese i.e. country of origin, species of milking animal, vegetarian/animal rennet, raw/pasteurised milk, MPM Model, protected status, age
Understands the principles of pairing cheese and drinks

6: Cheese Industry Knowledge

An overview of the history of cheesemaking
Understand the differences between large scale and artisan production
Understand an overview of the nutritional value of cheese

7: Regulation and Good Practice

Demonstrates good hand-washing techniques
Understand how to handle cheese safely
Understand the difference between “use by” and “best before”

8: Tasting

Understands how to use the Academy of Cheese Level 1 Structured Approach to Tasting Model
Practical assessment of cheese using the model

9: Level One Associate – 25 Cheeses

At Level One you are required to study and taste 25 iconic cheeses. You will find details on each cheese in your delegates pack and in the online Cheese Library. Whether you attend an online or classroom course you will be expected to have tasted the 25 cheeses on the Level One list by the time of your assessment.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Use the Structured Approach to Tasting Cheese (SATC) sheet to record your tasting notes.

Level One Exam

Whichever way you chose to study, you’ll need to take the online exam to become a certified Academy of Cheese Associate. It’s 30 questions in 30 minutes, you’ve got this!