Through its WSET Awards division, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust develops and manages vocational qualifications for the Wine & Spirit and related industries.
The WSET is the only wine & spirit education organisation approved by the UK government as a national awarding body of vocational qualifications. The WSET qualifications provide underpinning knowledge which can be applied in a number of different job functions.
We have been focusing over the years on the continuous improvement and high standing of our core awards:
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Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wines This one day wine course provides basic product knowledge and skills needed in the service and sale of wine. |
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Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits This wine and spirits qualification offers broad coverage of all product categories in the field of wines and spirits, together with basic wine tasting technique. It underpins job skills and competencies in the customer service and sales functions of the hospitality, retail and wholesale industries. |
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Level 2 Professional Certificate in Spirits This spirits course gives a greater breadth and depth of knowledge in the specific area of spirits and liqueurs. The qualification covers spirits categories, use of identified products and spirits tasting. It underpins job skills and competencies in the customer service and sales functions of the hospitality, retail, wholesale and spirits industries. |
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Level 3 International Higher Certificate in Wines and Spirits This qualification is available through International WSET providers only. It is also available in several different languages. |
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Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits Provides a more comprehensive coverage of the wide range of wines and spirits around the world to equip those in a supervisory capacity with the authority and confidence to make informed decisions in a wide variety of trade situations. The qualification has an increased focus on wine tasting technique. |
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Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits The Diploma is a specialist qualification where detailed knowledge is combined with commercial factors and a thorough system for the professional evaluation of wines and spirits. Divided into 6 individually assessed and accredited units. A pass in all 6 Units must be obtained to gain the WSET Level 4 Diploma qualification. |
Common to all our qualifications is the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.
In order to protect the integrity of our qualifications WSET Awards retain full control of the marking and issue processes.
WSET Awards also co-ordinate the annual selection of outstanding candidates to be presented with industry sponsored Scholarships.
We continually work in close liaison with all sectors of the drinks and hospitality industry to ensure that the standards laid out in each syllabus provide a service that not only meets but also exceeds the needs and expectations of our customers.
We also ensure that we set sound and fair examinations which assess candidates against these standards as we have a duty of care to all candidates.
As independent evidence of the achievement of these objectives, WSET Awards has put in place a Quality Management system that complies to the International Standard BS EN ISO 9001:2000 thereby establishing a systematic framework for continuous quality improvement.
Janet Bangs
Director, WSET Awards
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| WSET qualifications are part of the UK qualifications framework, and the education courses leading to WSET qualifications are an invaluable source of information for students to enhance their knowledge of wines and spirits. WSET qualifications are not a guarantee of employment or career progression, nor do they form part of any regulated qualifications framework outside UK.
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