WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits (formerly Professional Spirits Certificate)
Daytime and Evening Course Programme - Leeds, York, Chesterfield and beyond!!
Learn about the characteristics of the principal spirits and liqueurs from around the world, the key brands and their styles together with a general introduction to the general production techniques in a fun and relaxed environment. Our tutors are not only WSET® approved but WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits graduates. They are also professional and experienced corporate trainers who use their knowledge and skill in modern training techniques to add the WOW factor to make each subject matter easy to understand and absorb.
This internationally recognised vocational training course is accredited at Level 2 in the UK National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and aimed at employees in the drinks and hospitality industry or enthusiasts wishing to gain more in-depth knowledge of spirits and liqueurs.
Course Fee: £355.00 plus vat per student
Fee includes study materials, spirit tastings, tuition, examination and provision of tasting glasses during the course
Forthcoming Courses:
- Daytime Course
- Code PS/3001/York
- Consecutive Tuesdays 8th to 22nd November 2011
- Exam Tuesday 29th November 2011 (1 hour)
- Code PS/L2S3002/York
- Consecutive Mondays 12th to 26th March 2012
- Exam Monday 2nd April 2012 (1 hour)
- Code PS/3001/York
Spirit Course Content & General Information
Booking Terms and Conditions Deals with all the bits you need to knowFAQFrequently asked questionsOther Support InformationGot any questions or queries? Just contact the Help Desk team on 01904 778830 or send us an email to courses@wineschoolofexcellence.co.uk who will be more than happy to help you. |
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WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits Download full specification (large file)
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| Entry Requirement |
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| Wine Tasting | Taste and describe wines using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting to Spirits |
| Brands | Explains the importance of branding in the spirits and liqueur market and covers the principal International Spirits and Liqueur brands. |
| General Introduction to the General Production Techniques for Spirits and Liqueurs | Study the key factors influencing the style, quality and price of spirits and liqueurs including general production processes. |
| Principal Categories of International Spirits and Liqueurs |
Learn about the key characteristics, styles and brands of the principal categories of international spirits and liqueurs: - Brandies: – Cognac, Armagnac, Spanish and other countries |
| Customer Information and Advice | Use product knowledge to make recommendations for the selection, service and use of spirits and liqueurs |
| Study Materials | Students will receive the Professional Spirits course study pack, consisting of the ‘Distilling Knowledge’ course book and study guide together with a WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits card |
| Course styles and durations | Day Release Courses – 1 day a week for 3 weeks plus 1 hour examination Consecutive Day Courses – 3 consecutive days plus 1 hour examination Evening Courses – 2 ½ hours one evening per week for 7 weeks including 1 hour examination |
| Recommended Private Study | Minimum 16 hours of private study is recommended for this course (minimum of 28 hours in total) |
| Examination | 50 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 60 minutes A mark of 55% required to pass |
| Certification | All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin |
WSET® Level 2 Awards in Spirits
Daytime and Evening Programme – BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Full payment must accompany the booking form as we do not accept provisional bookings and places will only be confirmed once payment is received. Bookings will only be accepted on valid booking forms with a fully completed and signed declaration. Payment methods: cheque, BACS transfer or debit/credit cards.
Cancellations of confirmed places are accepted if notification is received in writing up to 12 working days prior to the start of the course. An administration fee of £60.00 plus vat per student will be deducted. The remainder of the course fee(s) refunded to the payee. No refund of the course fees will be made for cancellations notified within 12 working days prior to the start of the course or once the course has begun.
Course fees will be refunded in full if the Wine School of Excellence changes a course date or cancels a course if enrolments do not reach the required minimum numbers – notification will be made in the 12 working days prior to the planned start date of the course.
Transfers of a confirmed booking either to another identical course or applicant can be made if notification is received in writing up to 12 working days before the course start date on payment of a £35.00 administration fee plus vat per student. Within 12 working days prior to the start of the course, no refund or transfer of the course fees will be made. Please note *all transfers are subject to availability on alternative course/examination dates.
Examination dates are fixed to the course onto which you book and any transfer to an alternative date will incur an administration fee of £35.00 plus vat per student.
*All transfer requests must be made in writing or by email (courses@wineschoolofexcellence.co.uk) at least 12 working days before the original examination date.
Special examination condition requirements due to dyslexia or other medical reasons must be notified prior to the start of the course and supported by a doctor’s certificate or similar document.
Under 18. Students and candidates under the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcoholic beverages will NOT be permitted to sample any alcoholic beverages as part of their course. This is NOT, however, a barrier for successfully completing this qualification.
All bookings are processed on the understanding and basis that you have read and agreed to the Booking Terms and Conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much prior knowledge of spirits and liqueurs should I have before attending this course?
A. None at all. This course has been devised for individuals with an aptitude to learn rather than a prior knowledge of spirits and liqueurs.
Q. What is the recommended self study time for this programme?
A. Obviously people learn at different speeds and how much prior knowledge of wines and spirits you have before you start the course, will have a bearing on this. For a successful outcome, we do highly recommend that all students spend at least 28 hours of self study time.
Q. How long can I take to complete my studies?
A. Once booked on to a course, the dates are fixed, however, it is possible to transfer to another course or delay sitting your exam. Costs may apply as detailed in the terms and conditions.
