Escola Universitària de Turisme i Direcció Hotelera

Continuing Education

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Continuing Educations Courses. Years 2004-2005 & 2005-2006

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Advanced techniques for Savia/Amadeus (levels I and II)

Introduction to the world of wine and wine tasting (with the collaboration of Miquel Torres Winery)

Introduction to Cava Tasting (in partnership with Caves Freixenet)

Introductory Course in Cocktail Preparation (in partnership with Bardinet)

Advanced techniques for Savia/Amadeus (levels I and II) (back to top)

Presentation
Course participants
Contents
Qualification
Course schedule and venue
Enrolment/registration
Credit system

Presentation (back to top)

The University School of Tourism and Hotel Management, in its role as an officially recognised SAVIA/AMEDUS centre, offers two courses in the AMADEUS system. Given its position as the leading travel agency reservation programme, knowledge of its operation and updates is indispensable for all professionals aiming to be associated with this sector. The course objective is to learn how to use this tourism product reservation system and acquire the necessary knowledge to manage flight, hotel and car hire reservations with AMADEUS.

Potential course participants (back to top)

These courses are intended for:

Travel agency staff
Graduates in Tourism
Final year Tourism students
Anyone interested in acquiring specialised and up-to-date knowledge of the AMADEUS reservations system.

Contents (back to top)

Amadeus I

The computer reservation system - AMADEUS
Codification and decodification of IATA language
Information and reservations
Creation of a PNR
Additional services
Special services
AMADEUS: general information and help file
Introduction to airfares
Ticket issue

Amadeus II

Airfares
Seating allocation
Boarding card issue
Systems
Queueing systems
Itineraries
Hotel reservation
Rental car reservation
New system features

Qualification (back to top)

All course participants will be issued with a certificate by the University School of Tourism and Hotel Management, a SAVIA/AMADEUS officially recognised centre

Course schedule and venue (back to top)

The courses will be held at the University School of Tourism and Hotel Management on the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona campus. The course schedule is as follows:

1st Period;

Level I; April: 22, 24, 26 and 29 (9:00 - 14:00)

Level II; May: 6, 8, 10 and 13 (9:00 - 14:00)

2nd Period;

Level I; June: 10 - 13 (15:00 - 20:00)

Level II; June: 17 - 20 (15:00 - 20:00)

3rd Period;

Level I; September: 9 - 13 (9:00 - 14:00)

Level II; September: 16 - 19 (9:00 -14:00)

4th Period

Level I; November: 4, 6, 8 and 11 (15:00 - 20:00)

Level II; November: 13, 15, 18 and 20 (15:00 - 20:00)

Enrolment/registration (back to top)

Participants can register for these courses up until a week before the starting dates.

EUDTH students, ex-students and ACA professionals are entitled to a 10% discount in course fees.

Introduction to the world of wine and wine tasting (with the collaboration of the Miguel Torres winery) (back to top)

Presentation (back to top)

The UAB University School of Tourism and Hotel Management proposes this introductory course in the world of wine and wine tasting as a first step towards a full teaching programme on the world of wine and its importance to hospitality and gastronomy. This course aims to introduce you to viticulture, oenology and the preparation and service of different wines as well as the world of tasting.

Potential course participants (back to top)

This programme is intended for:

Graduates in tourism and hotel management
Professionals in the catering and hospitality sectors
Anyone interested in learning about the most essential aspects of wine and wine tasting

Contents (back to top)

Module 1-. Introduction to Viticulture and Modern Oenology

Geographical framework
The plant's annual evolution
Vine growing and keeping
White wine making
Ageing
(White wine tasting)

Module 2-. Preservation and Service

Rosé and red wine making
Ageing
Wine preservation and service
Glasses, service temperature, uncorking and decanting
(Red wine tasting)

Module 3-. Introduction to tasting

Physiological notions
Smells of the elements related to wine
Tasting the substantial elements
Compiling a wine tasting index card
Wine tasting

Module 4-. Practical wine tasting

Introduction
Blind tasting

Module 5-. Visit to the Torres Winery

Visit to the cellars and practical wine tasting

Course schedule and venue (back to top)

The course will be held in the Wine Tasting Room at the University School of Tourism and Hotel Management (UAB Campus).

1st Period: July: 8 - 12 (16:00 - 18:00)

2nd Period: December: 9 - 12 (18:30 - 20:30)

Course fees (back to top)

UAB students, teachers, managerial and administrative staff will be entitled to fees of 79 euros. Standard fees are 100 euros

Enrolment fees are in a single payment and should be paid into the following account:

Account: 2100-0424-340200181822 Bank: "La Caixa"

This payment should be made by 14 December at the latest. This date is also the deadline for presenting a copy of your bank transfer receipt together with your registration form to the EUTDH's continuing education coordinator.

Enrolment/Registration (back to top)

Find out about the credit system (here)

Introduction to Cava Tasting (in partnership with Caves Freixenet)

- Presentation
- Contents
- Teaching Staff
- Course Venue and Schedule
- Fees
- Enrolment / Registration
- Information

Presentation

The University School of Tourism and Hotel Management at the UAB University proposes this Introductory Course in Cava Tasting to anyone interested in the world of oenology and viticulture and wish to learn about the process of cava making and tasting.