The Cheese Explorer Member Certification 5 Session Course – October

Now you’ve obtained your foundation knowledge of cheese at Level 1, you are ready to take on the next steps to become an Academy of Cheese Member at level 2! This course is available for both UK and overseas delegates. Alongside a fun and immersive experience, you will taste 20 cheeses with Cheese Expert, International Cheese Judge & Super Taster Emma who will guide you on your way to becoming a Cheese Expert too.

£480.00£525.00

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Course Dates (All Virtual via Zoom)

Class 1 –12th October ’22 6pm – 8.30pm GMT
Class 2 –18th October ’22 6pm – 8.30pm GMT
Class 3 – 19th October ’22 6pm – 8.30pm GMT
Class 4 – 25th October ’22 6pm – 8.30pm GMT
Class 5 – 26th October ’22 6pm – 8.30pm GMT

For delegates who prefer to source their own cheese and/or are based overseas, the course can be purchased without the cheese delivery option at a reduced rate.

£525 (Printed Delegate Pack, Cheeses all included)
£490 (Delegate Pack included, no cheese)
£480 (No Delegate Pack, no cheese)

Who Should Take Part?

Everyone who has passed the Level 1 course! This course is designed for the cheese fanatic, cheesemonger, wine specialist, sommelier, restaurateur and anyone else with a keen interest in all things cheese. This course makes for an excellent gift too – what an easy Christmas or Birthday gift – job done!

Emma’s 13 years of hands on experience in the trade make her an ideal match for your on and off trade businesses.

Get in touch if you would like to know more about group rates for your retail teams, restaurants, corporate events, and nerdy parties.

What’s included?

  • 5 x 2.5 hour interact webinars taught by Emma Young, The Cheese Explorer 6.00pm – 8.30pm (GMT)
  • 20 cheeses delivered to your home (UK delegates who sign up for the full-price course)
  • The Academy of Cheese Member Delegates’ pack (pdf format for overseas participants)
  • 12 months access to the Academy of Cheese Level Two Learning Road and Cheese Library
  • The Level Two Exam
  • Upon successful completion of the exam you will also receive a sought after pin badge & certificate to show off to all your friends.

Cancellations

Please note, once the course is booked it is non-refundable. All bookings are final, however, if you are unable to attend you can reassign your booking to a new available date or to another person. We require 14 days’ notice prior to original booking date.

We reserve the right to cancel a course at short notice should events beyond our control make this unavoidable. Should this occur, delegates will be offered a place on our next available scheduled course or a full refund.

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Includes instant access to the Member learning road and certification

  • L2 S01 Understands the role of the ingredients used in cheesemaking and the impact they can have on the finished cheese.
  • L2 S02 Understands the impact of milk composition and quality on the finished cheese (e.g. species, morning/evening milk, season, lactation stage)

  • L2 S03 Has knowledge of the key milking breeds – Cows (Bos taurus)

  • L2 S04 Has knowledge of the key milking breeds – Goats (Capra aegarus hircus) and Sheep (Ovis aries)

  • L2 S05 Has knowledge of the key milking breeds – Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)

  • L2 S06 Understands how cheese style, flavour, texture and safety are influenced by cheesemaking techniques and acidity development

  • L2 S07 Understands how rind washing is carried out and how it affects the flavour profile of cheese.
  • L2 S08 Understands how flavour-added cheeses can be made (e.g. smoked, re-milled & flavoured, herbs and spices added to curd
  • L2 S09 Understands the role of the ripening microflora and the effect of salt on the flavour and texture of cheese
  • L2 S10 Understands the typical temperatures and maturation times for Hard and Soft cheeses for further ripening
  • L2 S11 Understands how cheese safety is affected in Hard Make and Soft Make cheeses at different stages of their maturation and storage
  • L2 S12 Understands the importance of brushing and turning cheeses, where appropriate, to ensure that they remain in optimum condition
  • L2 S13 Is able to recognise the condition of a hard and blue cheese in terms of maturity
  • L2 S14 Is able to recognise some common defects of cheese arising from the milk and cheese-making processes (e.g. blowing/gas defects, mechanical openness, cracking, excessive moisture, mite damage)
  • L2 S15 Is able to use a cheese iron
  • L2 S16 Understands how to calculate cost of goods sold, gross profit, profit margin. Understands the difference between margin and mark up.
  • L2 S17 Understands the various ways that products are distributed (e.g. direct from producer, via wholesaler, via a consolidator)
  • L2 S18 Understands the cost structure of the supply chain and the impact of wastage on profitability
  • L2 S19 Understands the importance of offering an appropriate range of cheeses and can recommend appropriate ranges in specific circumstances (e.g. dinner party, restaurant service or a cheese counter)
  • L2 S20 Is able to select an appropriate range of accompaniments to match a cheese selection (e.g. dinner party, restaurant service or a cheese counter)
  • L2 S21 Understands how cheese may be safely stored and presented in different environments (e.g. thehome, retail and foodservice)
  • L2 S22 Is able to recognise common cheese quality defects arising when presenting and serving cheese in a retail and foodservice environment (e.g. drying of the cut face, mould growth, discolouring/light damage, sweating) and know how to manage them.
  • L2 S23 Understands the role of temperature and importance of effective pre-requisite controls on quality and safety when maturing cheese in the retail environment
  • L2 S24 Is able to cut, re-pack and present cheese to achieve best quality in a retail or food service environment
  • L2 S25 Understands the importance of implementing effective stock management systems for cheeses on display with regard to batch identification and expiry date Read this
  • L2 S26 Understands the use of different types of cheese in cooking variety
  • L2 S27 Understands how key descriptors can be communicated verbally or non-verbally to the customer in retail or food service environments
  • L2 S28 Understands that different customers may rank the importance of key descriptors differently
  • L2 S29 Understands the health benefits of cheese
  • L2 S30 Is able to advise people on the safe consumption of cheese to high risk groups (i.e. very old, very young, pregnant women, immunocompromised), individuals with allergies or coeliacs
  • L2 S31 Can suggest appropriate cheese pairings with food and drink
  • L2 S32 Has a detailed understanding of the history of cheese in the UK
  • L2 S33 Has an understanding of current market trends in UK and world cheese consumption – Key Events
  • L2 S33 Has an understanding of current market trends in UK and world cheese consumption – Top Cheese Consuming Countries in the World
  • L2 S34 Has an understanding of current market trends in UK and world cheese consumption – Trends
  • L2 S35 Understands the requirements relating to the approval of food businesses
  • L2 S36 Understands the seven principles of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points difference between “use by” and “best before”
  • L2 S36 Knows the main pathogens relevant to cheesemaking, maturation and storage and their most likely source
  • L2 S37 Understands the role of the food enforcement officer (e.g. Environmental Health Officer)
  • L2 S38 Understands the legal requirements relating to labelling and trading standards
  • L2 S39 Understands the terms withdrawal and recall and the circumstances in which these would be carried out
  • L2 S40 Understands how to use the Academy of Cheese Level 2 Tasting Model and can assess cheese using the Model – Tasting Cheese
  • L2 S40 Understands how to use the Academy of Cheese Level 2 Tasting Model and can assess cheese using the Model – How SATC Level 2 differs to Level 1
  • L2 S40 Understands how to use the Academy of Cheese Level 2 Tasting Model and can assess cheese using the Model – Pre-Taste Assessment
  • L2 S40 Understands how to use the Academy of Cheese Level 2 Tasting Model and can assess cheese using the Model – Mouthfeel
  • L2 S40 Understands how to use the Academy of Cheese Level 2 Tasting Model and can assess cheese using the Model – Taste Assessment
  • L2 S40 Understands how to use the Academy of Cheese Level 2 Tasting Model and can assess cheese using the Model – Assessment Conclusion
  • L2 S41 Recognises the specified 100 cheeses by name, MPM class, species of milking animal, protected status, heat treatment, rennet type and country/region of origin
  • L2 S42 Knows the background information, cheese make, maturation process and key characteristics for the cheeses specified on the Level 2 list

Whichever way you chose to study, you’ll need to take the online exam to become a certified Academy of Cheese Member. It’s 40 questions in 40 minutes, you’ve got this!  

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