Wines & Spirits Educational Trust (WSET) Foundation

This qualification provides a basic introduction to the main styles of wines available to front-line staff involved in the service of wine. The qualification aims to provide the basic product knowledge and skills in the service of wines. This qualification is ideal for supervisors and staff who work in a drink section of your business. You will also require this qualification prior to undertaking the Intermediate WSET qualification.

Assessment

The course is run over 2 days, between the hours of 11.00am & 5.00pm. There is a 30 question multiple choice test at the end of the course. The exam paper is made up of 10 questions on Wines by Style, 12 questions on Service of Wines and 8 questions on Food and Wine Matching
To achieve a pass, candidates will also be required to complete a portfolio of tasting notes. The portfolio of tasting notes presented must cover the minimum range of wine types.

Qualification Objectives

On completion of the core units, a candidate will be able to:

• Describe in general terms the main styles of wines available
• Display a basic understanding of the factors that determine the main styles of wine
• Describe in general terms the main characteristics of the principal grape varieties
• Describe the procedures for the storage and preparation of wine for service
• Describe the procedures for the bar and table service of wine
• Display an understanding of the social responsibilities of staff serving wine
• Produce simple tasting notes
• Offer basic food and wine matching advice

To Book: To check when the next available course is as well as book a place, please call 0141 552 4494.

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