WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Classroom Course inc Exam

Course Dates

• 3 Full Days – Sundays 6th, 13th, (then a break for Easter), 27th April
• 10.30am to approx 5pm

The WSET Level 2 Wine award course is suitable for anybody who has a serious interest in wine and wishes to broaden their knowledge in a structured way. 

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification. Through a combination of tasting and theory you will explore the factors that impact the style and quality of wine and learn how to describe wines with confidence.

What the course covers

• Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting
• Food and Wine Matching: You will learn about 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 wines
• Labelling: Learn how to decode and understand labels
• Factors influencing the Style of Wine: Study the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine in the vineyard and winery
• Grape Varieties: You'll learn about the styles of wines produced by the key international red and white grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah/Shiraz) as well as the styles of wines made with 22 regionally important grape varieties grown in 70 wine regions (GI's) around the world
• Sparkling and Fortified wines: You will be taught how grape varieties and winemaking processes influence the style of wines in these two key wine categories
• 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

Examination: The 1 hour, 50 multiple-choice question exam is taken in the afternoon of the final day of the course and the exam fee is included in the course cost. 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.

N.B. In addition to classroom teaching, students are expected to complete around 12 hours of private study in their own time.

No prior wine knowledge is required however the course builds upon the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course. It is not essential to complete Level 1 to join the Level 2 course but if you are a complete beginner you may wish to consider this option. We recommend you read the course specification document HERE for full details of the content, structure and assessment criteria. Any questions please get in touch.

The course fee includes

• All WSET course materials including; Looking Behind the Label course manual, Study Guide, Specification book, and SAT ® Tasting Card
• Approx 40 delicious wines to taste including Champagne & Port
• The use of professional ISO tasting glasses
• 3 days of professional WSET tuition by a WSET Certified tutor
• Teaching of the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) ® which will enable you to analyse wines objectively and consistently
• Registration with WSET and all examination fees
• Internationally-recognised certificate and pin badge upon successful completion
• Practice multiple choice questions provided FREE OF CHARGE
• Comprehensive student support outside of class time should you have any questions before, during and after the course
• VAT at 20%  (VAT receipt can be provided on request)

Special Educational Needs

Please make us aware if you have a condition that may mean you qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia.

Funding

Funding for this course is available: 

DEVELOP is the educational programme of The Drinks Trust, the drinks and hospitality industry charity. DEVELOP offers fully funded training and skills courses, delivered by industry-leading providers for people already working, or with an ambition to work, in the drinks and hospitality industry. Manchester Wine School has partnered with The Drinks Trust to bring courses free of charge to eligible students. All of the WSET courses are available for funding with DEVELOP. To learn more please visit the Drinks Trust website HERE

Criteria of eligibility for DEVELOP funding: must be 18 or over, eligible to work in the UK, have a National Insurance Number, and be earning less than £26k/pa