WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - Online Course

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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - Online Course

$645.00

A beginner to intermediate level qualification exploring wines for those working in the industry or wine enthusiasts. For individuals seeking a core understanding of wines, this qualification explores the major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown. You’ll learn about the styles of wines produced from these grapes as well as key classifications and labelling terminology. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

Please note that registration closes 10 business days before the course start date.

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Prerequisites

  • There is no prerequisite for WSET Level 2 Wines

  • Candidates must be at least 21 years of age to participate.

Course Structure

  • 5 weeks online self-paced study, supported by a WSET online moderator. No real-time class sessions.

  • Minimum requirement of 28 hours of study time, including 16 hours online learning time

What you’ll learn:

  • How wine is made

  • What factors influence wine style

  • The key white and black grape varieties and their characteristics

  • The important wine-producing regions of the world in which these grapes are grown

  • The production of sparkling, sweet, and fortified wines

  • Label terminology

  • Food and wine pairing principles

  • How to describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

Exam Details

  • Online Remotely Invigilated (RI) exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions. Exam dates are listed next to each course option.

  • Candidates must meet the requirements outlined in WSET’s RI Exam Essential Guidance.

  • Candidates who are unable to meet the RI Exam requirements must inform us BEFORE registration, and arrange to take a paper exam in-person at our office in Richmond.

  • Candidates who fail a qualification, or have a RI Exam invalidated for any of the reasons outlined in the RI Exam Essential Guidance, will be allowed to resit the exam until successful. The fee for each resit attempt is $100 for Level 1 qualifications, and $130 for Level 2 qualifications. If candidates do not wish to resit via Remote Invigilation, they must arrange for a paper exam in-person in Richmond, VA.

  • Students with disabilities or documented special educational needs may apply for reasonable adjustments for either RI or paper exams. Applications must be conferred to WSET at least 4 weeks before the exam date. To apply for reasonable adjustment, contact tracy@vawsa.com to confidentially discuss options before registering for a course.

  • VAWSA receives exam results from WSET within 6 weeks of the exam date, and reports those scores individually to candidates upon receipt.

What’s included

  • WSET Textbook, Study Guide, and Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

  • Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

  • Wines are NOT included for online courses. The online modules will provide a list of suggested wine styles for tasting throughout the course. In addition, we have worked with Barrel Thief Wine in Richmond, VA to select a custom package suitable for online tasting exercises. You may order for pickup or shipping throughout the state of VA here: https://checkout.square.site/buy/ONBFCXU7BJC2TC43UEOHFGRC

For further information on this course please see the official WSET specification, or contact info@vawsa.com

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