WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wines, Spirits
Minimum age requirement 18 at time of booking.
The London Wine & Spirit School Level 2 Intermediate Certificate Course is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry who have little previous knowledge of the broad range of alcoholic beverages available. The qualification is suitable wherever a good level of product knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies.
The course is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who have a serious interest in wine, and wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way. Intermediate Certificate covers the wines and spirits of the world in eight two-hour sessions, followed by a one-hour multiple choice examination on the ninth session. Wine tasting is a part of every class.
This qualification has full accreditation from the UK Government's Qualifications & Curriculum Authority as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification.
The London Wine & Spirit School recommends that students complete at least 14 hours of personal study outside the classroom hours during their course of study. For those attending a consecutive day course it is essential that this study takes place prior to commencing the course. It is strongly recommended that anyone wishing to attend the consecutive day programme book in sufficient time to receive the study material a minimum of two weeks prior to commencement of the course.
-Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting and food and wine matching -Grape growing and wine making -Chardonnay and Pinot Noir -Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc -Syrah, Grenache and Riesling -Italy, Spain and Portugal -Sparkling and sweet wines -Fortified wines and spirits and liqueurs
This qualification provides the knowledge required for those wishing to progress on to Level 3.
