WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits (formerly Intermediate Certificate in Wines & Spirits)

Daytime and Evening Course Programme - Leeds, York, Chesterfield and beyond!!


Learn about grape growing and wine making techniques and styles around the world in a fun and relaxed environment. Our tutors are WSET® approved and 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.

FOOD AND WINE


Wine School of Excellence will also teach you the basic principles of food and wine matching!  In conjunction with our Partners, we have chefs prepare ‘FRESH FAYRE’ to complement the wines of the day for our students to learn first hand.  ALL INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEE!

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 wine enthusiasts wishing to gain more in-depth knowledge of wines and spirits.

Course Fee: £304.00 plus vat per student

Fee includes lunch/supper, study materials, wine tastings, tuition, examination and provision of tasting glasses during the course

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Wine and Spirit Course Content & General Information


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Booking Terms and Conditions


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Daytime and Evening Course Content and General Information

(Accredited Level 2 Vocational Qualification with the UK Government’s QCA)
Entry Requirement
None
Wine Tasting Taste and describe wines using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting
Food and Wine Matching A practical guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully
Wine Service and Storage Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wine
Factors Influencing the Style of Wine
Study the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine in the vineyard and winery including grape growing and wine making
Labeling Understanding and decoding labels
Grape Varieties Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced by the key international and regionally important grape varieties.

Key white grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
Other varieties:  Chenin Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Soave, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Sémillon, Torrentes, Trebbiano and Verdicchio
Key black grape varieties:  Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz
Other varieties:  Barbera, Carmenère, Gamay, Malbec, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Pinotage, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Zinfandel
Key Wine Producing Regions of the World Learn about the main styles of wines from the key wine-producing regions: - France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Number of Wines Tasted Minimum of 30 wines and 4 spirits will be tasted as part of the course
Study Materials Students will receive the Intermediate course study pack, consisting of the ‘Looking Behind the Label’ course book and study guide together with a WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting 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 of 12 hours of additional private study is recommended for this course
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 Award in Wines & 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 wines and/or spirits 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 wine.

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 in addition to the lectures days, all students spend at least 12 hours of self study time.  (Distance Learning option we recommend a minimum of 33 hours).

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.

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