Wines & Spirits Educational Trust (WSET) Advanced

The Advanced Certificate gives a more comprehensive coverage of the wines and spirits world, with an increased focus on tasting techniques. The qualification will assist those who are required to make professional evaluations of wines and spirits with regards to their quality and commercial value. The qualification provides the in-depth product knowledge required to underpin job skills and competencies.

Assessment

The course is run over 10 days, between the hours of 2.00pm & 5.00pm. The assessment will be in twp parts. Unit 1; Firstly there is a 50 question multiply choice test and a question paper requiring short written answers. The examination paper is to be completed in 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Unit 2 An internally set and assessed blind tasting of one wine, 15 minutes. A candidate will be required to pass with a minimum of 55%.

Qualification Objectives:

Unit 1:

• Production of Wine
• Light wines of the World
• Sparkling Wines of the World
• Fortified (Liqueur) Wines of the World
• Spirits and Liqueurs of the World
• Information and Advice for Customers and staff

Unit 2:

• Identify and Record the Characteristics of the Principal Wines of the World
• Identify and Assess the Quality and Commercial Value of Wines

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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