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Tea Sommelier


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Train to become a Tea Sommelier – a knowledgeable tea professional with a specialty in tea service. Learn tea procurement and storage, developing tea lists/menus, delivery of tea service, and training of staff. Tea Sommeliers prepare and suggest tea menus/lists to best complement food items while also working on the floor with customers. Ethical duties include working within the taste preference and budget parameters of customers. The course is approximately 150 hours in length. Each student will be required to complete each course before they are eligible to participate in a final exam, which is administered by the Tea Association of Canada.




Start Length Credentials Campus Part- or Full-time
September, January, April Varies Tea Sommelier Certificate from Tea Association Downtown Part-time

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International students must first contact International Education at study@vcc.ca or 604-443-8600 to determine eligibility for this program.

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Tea Sommelier

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Some courses in this program require textbooks. Please call or visit the Downtown Bookstore for more information.
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General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

International students

Please note that not all Continuing Studies programs are available to international students. To determine your eligibility, please contact VCC’s International Education Office at: study@vcc.ca or 604.443.8600.


As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.


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Missing prerequisites? VCC offers courses in Adult Upgrading and English as an Additional Language to help you meet your goals.

These courses do not have additional admission requirements and are open to individuals who wish to take one or more courses.

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Program Coordinator: Donna Hawrelko, VCC Sommelier, 604.871.7000, ext. 8694
Program Assistant: Lou Solina, VCC Sommelier, 604.871.7000, ext. 8428

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Course Schedule

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Currently Scheduled in Continuing Studies Apr-Aug2018 (201892)

(TSOM 1108) Menu Design - Pairing and Cooking 0.0 credits    $360.90



Prerequisite: TSOM 1101. Explore the various nuances of using tea as an ingredient – cooking, baking, cocktails etc. In this course, you will understand the principals behind using tea beyond its traditional uses as well as how to pair tea with food and create the perfect tea menu. Tuition fee includes Tea Association membership fee. (18 hours)

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CRN Campus - Room Day(s) Time Date Instructor Register
  20094 DTN Rm. 210
 WM-Monday, T-Tuesday,
W-Wednesday, R-Thursday,
F-Friday, S-Saturday,
U-Sunday
1830 - 2130
20-Jun-2018
to 25-Jul-2018
 		Nasooti, Reza
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(TSOM 1110) Intensive Tea Sommelier Certificate 0.0 credits    $2,915.50



Train to become a Tea Sommelier! In collaboration with the Tea Association of Canada, Vancouver Community College provides training for students to become a knowledgeable tea professional well versed in all aspects of tea as it relates to the consumer. Learn tea procurement and storage, developing tea lists/menus, delivery of tea service, and training of staff. Tea Sommeliers prepare and suggest tea menus/lists to best complement food items while also working on the floor with customers. Ethical duties include working within the taste preference and budget parameters of customers. After completing this intensive course students are prepared for the Tea Sommelier Certification Exam. This intensive program covers all materials covered in the part time courses. (approx. 120 hours)

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CRN Campus - Room Day(s) Time Date Instructor Register
  20098 DTN Rm. 210
 MTWRM-Monday, T-Tuesday,
W-Wednesday, R-Thursday,
F-Friday, S-Saturday,
U-Sunday
0930 - 1630
04-Jun-2018
to 10-Jul-2018
 		Tamborini, Del
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Upcoming schedules for Continuing Studies Sep-Dec2018 Continuing Studies Jan-Mar2019 Continuing Studies Apr-Aug2019 term(s) are in process.
Please check back regularly.

From the Bush to the Cup (TSOM 1105)
course schedule schedule 		0.0 credits N/A
Intensive Tea Sommelier Certificate (TSOM 1110)
course schedule schedule 		0.0 credits $2,915.50
Menu Design - Pairing and Cooking (TSOM 1108)
course schedule schedule 		0.0 credits $360.90
Tea Preparation and Consumption (TSOM 1106)
course schedule schedule 		0.0 credits N/A
Tea Regions of the World (TSOM 1107)
course schedule schedule 		0.0 credits N/A
Tea Sensory Development and Evaluation (TSOM 1103)
course schedule schedule 		0.0 credits N/A
Tea Sommelier - Introduction (TSOM 1101)
course schedule schedule 		0.0 credits N/A
Tea Types (TSOM 1104)
course schedule schedule 		0.0 credits N/A
The Business of Tea (TSOM 1109)
course schedule schedule 		0.0 credits N/A


Fees for Continuing Studies programs and courses are approximate and subject to change without notice. Fees include GST (if applicable) as well as College Initiative and Resource Fees, which vary depending on the individual course. Student Union Fees and UPass Fees will be assessed at time of registration where applicable, and are not included in the fees displayed online. Students are responsible for any increase in fees if advanced payments are made.



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