Courses @ HTC in April

HTC IN ASIA – THE FRENCH CULINARY SCHOOL IN ASIA
PROGRAMME UPDATES - APRIL 2012

* Material: courtesy of HTC  in Asia Sdn Bhd

PROFESSIONAL SOMMELIER CERTIFICATE

Module 1:
The Wine Fundamentals
April, 11 and 12, 2012
Instructor: Jean Michel Fraisse
Daily, 9am–5pm

RM 1,600 per participant for one (1) module
RM 2,800 per participant for two (2) modules
RM 3,750 per participant for three (3) modules

Module 2:
Wines of the Old & New Worlds
April, 16-17. 2012
Instructor: Bruno Casassus
Daily, 9am–5pm

RM 1,600 per participant for one (1) module
RM 2,800 per participant for two (2) modules
RM 3,750 per participant for three (3) modules

Module 3:
Wine Pairing, Sales & Cellar Management
April, 23–24, 2012
Instructor: Bruno Casassus
Daily, 9am–5pm

RM 1,600 per participant for one (1) module
RM 2,800 per participant for two (2) modules
RM 3,750 per participant for three (3) modules

Course Fee Includes:
- Certificate
- Course manual
- Lunch / coffee & tea

In the first module, you will be exposed to all the elements involving the wine business including the viticulture, vinification, and regional laws. You will begin to develop wine tasting skills by studying old and new world wines, as well as sparkling and fortified wines.

 The second module provides an in-depth study of the old and new world wine producing regions. You will learn the geographical, historical and cultural significance of the wines in each region. And what’s better than learning by tasting! You will have the chance to taste premium wines from the regions.

 The third module will unravel the myths and mysteries surrounding the art and science of successful wine and food matching. The programme offers a hands-on experience that challenges your senses and perceptions in the kitchen and tasting room. It also introduces you to the practical duties of a sommelier with extensive tasting session focusing on the current vintage releases.
 
ABOUT THE TRAINERS:

JEAN MICHEL FRAISSE has opened and operated numerous restaurants and catering businesses in France and Asia in a career spanning 33 years. A graduate of the Masters in Hospitality, Tourism and Spa Management course from the University of Toulouse in France, he has been providing consultancy services to the hospitality, tourism and food businesses in Asia for the past decade. In his home country, he was a chef de cuisine at age 20 and an executive chef when he was merely 23 years old.

His company, HTC in Asia and The French Culinary School in Asia are committed to provide the highest quality training for hotels, resorts, restaurants and business entrepreneurs in Asia Pacific to arm their employees or individuals with the right skills.

BRUNO CASASSUS was born in the southwest region of France. He graduated top of his class with a Masters in Hospitality, Tourism and Catering, and was also awarded the Masters of Engineer for Hospitality, Tourism and Catering.

Casassus comes from a family of hotel and restaurant owners. In Scotland, He gained his sommelier experience in one of the Michelin-star restaurants in Scotland. After managing the Wine Club in the famous Toulouse Hotel School in his home country, he worked as a Restaurant & Banquet Manager and Sommelier.

For the past six years, he has been conducting F&B Excellence training programmes under HTC IN ASIA in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Maldives, France, Mexico, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Australia, Tahiti, Japan and China.

VENUE:
The French Culinary School In Asia
HTC in Asia Sdn Bhd (Co. No. 634020-A)
8th Floor – Annexed Block, Menara IMC
No.8 Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

HOW TO GET THERE:
The building is next to Concorde Hotel, Kualka Lumpur. Please take car park lift to 8th floor.

ENQUIRIES:
Tel: +603 2026 9188
Fax: +603 2026 4188
Email: professional@htcinasia.com

Additional Details:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BERHAD (HRDB):
Our programmes are 100% claimable under the Skim Bantuan Latihan (SBL) from the Human Resources Development Berhad. Please apply with the HRDB, with the following: http://www.hrdf.com.my/http://www.hrdf.com.my/
Form PSMB/SBL/1/01, Course Content and Presenter’s Bio-data

 * Your application, together with course fee must be forwarded to HTC in Asia Sdn Bhd at least five working days before course commencement. Kindly contact us for course content and trainer’s CV.