WSET Courses
The Wine & Food Academy offers two of the
WSET courses:
1.
WSET Course Level 2 Intermediate
Certificate in wines,
spirits and other alcoholic beverages.
A broad introduction to all product categories
and to tasting technique, suitable for those
with little previous experience. This course
can be taken either as nine two-hour evening
sessions, followed by an assessment by means
of a 50-question, multiple-choice examination
for which one hour is allowed; or as four full-days
study, including the examination.
2.
WSET Course Level 3 Advanced Certificate in
wines and spirits.
A more comprehensive look at the wines and spirits
of the world, with an increased focus on tasting.
This course can be taken either as fifteen two-hour
evening sessions, plus an evening examination
for which two hours is allowed; or five full
days study, including the examination.
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| Level 2 Course Curriculum |
| Week One |
Systematic Approach to Tasting; Common Faults; Service & Storage; Alcohol in Moderation; Food & Wine Matching |
| Week Two |
Factors influencing the Style of Wine; Label Terminology |
| Week Three |
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Week Four |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Week Five |
Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, Riesling |
| Week Six |
Italy, Spain & Portugal |
| Week Seven |
Sparkling Wines, Sweet Wines |
| Week Eight |
Fortified Wines – Sherry and Port, Spirits |
| Week Nine |
EXAM |
Price: £350.
Fees include study packs, box of ISO tasting
glasses, wine samples, tuition and examination.
| Level 3 Course Curriculum |
| Week One |
Labelling regulations; Tasting technique; Laws and Labelling |
| Week Two |
Viticulture and Vinification |
| Week Three |
Bordeaux and South-West France |
| Week Four |
Burgundy, Alsace and South Eastern France |
| Week Five |
Loire, Rhone and South of France |
| Week Six |
Italy |
| Week Seven |
Spain and Portugal |
| Week Eight |
Germany, Austria and UK |
| Week Nine |
Central and Eastern Europe and Americas |
| Week Ten |
Australia, New Zealand and South Africa |
| Week Eleven |
Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines |
| Week Twelve |
Sherry and Similar Liqueur (fortified) Wines |
| Week Thirteen |
Port and Similar Liqueur (fortified) Wines |
| Week Fourteen |
Spirits |
| Week Fifteen |
EXAM |
Price: £600 (day or evening course)
Fees include study packs, box of ISO tasting
glasses, wine samples, tuition and examination
WSET Courses at Broadoak Training Centre/SFX College
Clapham South, 2008
Day Courses :
29 April – 2 May 2008
WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate
4 consecutive days - £350
9.30 - 4.30 each day
12 – 16 May 2008
WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate
5 consecutive days - £600
9.00 - 5.00 each day
Evening Courses :
8 May – 10 July 2008
WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate
9 x Thursday nights
7.30pm at SFX College Clapham South
WSET Courses at Hammersmith, Ealing and West London College , Barons Court 2008
Courses begin again at Hammersmith in September 2008.
Level 2 and Level 3.
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