Brisbane-based Hospitality Training Association Inc. (HTA) has been accredited to deliver Certificate and Diploma programs by the internationally-recognised Wine and Spirit Education Trust.

From September students enrolled in the Certificate and Diploma programs will have the opportunity to complete these programs at no additional cost.

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is regarded as the world’s leading provider of wine and spirit education and exists to promote, provide and develop high quality education and sought-after qualifications in wines and spirits for those in tourism and hospitality industry and wine and spirit trade.

HTA CEO Phillip Charlton said there was growing demand for the knowledge and appreciation of wine globally.