Specification For The WSET Level 2 Specification
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 1 ‘ looking behind the label’Specification for theWSET Level 2AwardSpecificationin Wines and SpiritsISSUE THIRTEEN AUGUST 2012www.wsetglobal.com
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 2The WSET Level 2 Awardin Wines and SpiritsThis specification contains necessary information for both candidates and programmeproviders about the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits.The main part of the document is a detailed statement of learning outcomes. Theseoutcomes should be used by providers to prepare programmes of learning, and bycandidates to plan their studies, because the examination is set to test these outcomes.The specification also provides syllabus weighting, study and examination guidanceincluding the examination regulations.Contents1-678-19IntroductionThe WSET Level 2 Awards in Wines and SpiritsProduct Knowledge in Wines and Spirits20-21Recommended Tasting Samples22-24Examination Guidance25-27Examination Regulations28Notes
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 11‘looking behind the label’
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 22IntroductionThe Wine & Spirit Education Trust QualificationsWSET Awards is thequalifications division of theWine & Spirit Education Trust.We provide quality-assured qualificationsthat help people to know more aboutalcoholic beverages and to develop theirtasting skills. We do this by: liaising with the drinks industryto set suitable specifications approving programme providersto offer our qualifications setting examinationsQualification FrameworksThe UK Government has established anew regulatory authority, the Office ofthe Qualifications and ExaminationsRegulator (OfQual), which regulatesAwarding organisations who offerqualifications on the Qualifications andCurriculum Framework (QCF). WSET qualifications are included in the QCF aslisted below.issuing certificates tosuccessful candidates.The developmentWSET accreditedsole responsibilitythe Awarding BodyEducation Trust.and awarding ofqualifications is theof WSET Awards,of The Wine & SpiritQualifications and Curriculum FrameworkFull Title : The WSET Level 1 Award in WinesQCF Level :1 Accreditation number 600/1504/4Description : This qualification provides a basic introduction to the main styles of wines availableto front-line staff involved in the service or sale of wine. The qualification aims toprovide the basic product knowledge and skills in the storage and service of winesrequired to prepare a person for their first job in wine hospitality or retail.
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 3Introduction continuedQualifications and Curriculum FrameworkcontinuedFull Title : The WSET Level 1 Award in Wine ServiceDescription : This qualification builds on the knowledge and skills taught in the Level 1 Award inWines, and shows how these can be used in a restaurant workplace. It is ideal foranyone who needs to gain basic skills in wine service, including those wishing tomake their first steps into a career as a sommelier.Full Title : The WSET Level 1 Award in SpiritsQCF Level :1 Accreditation number 600/1501/9Description : This qualification provides a basic introduction to the main categories of spiritsavailable to front-line staff involved in the service or sale of spirits. Thequalification aims to provide basic product knowledge to prepare a person for arole in hospitality or the spirits industry.Full Title : The WSET Level 2 Award in SpiritsQCF Level :2 Accreditation number 600/1507/XDescription : This qualification offers a greater breadth and depth of knowledge in the specificarea of spirits and liqueurs than that offered by the broader-based Level 2Award in Wines and Spirits. This qualification offers focused coverage of allproduct categories in the field of spirits, end use of the identified productstogether with the theory of tasting technique.Full Title : The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and SpiritsQCF Level :2 Accreditation number 600/1508/1Description : This qualification offers broad coverage of all product categories in the field ofalcoholic drinks, together with the theory of tasting technique. It is suitable forthose with little previous experience.Full Title : The WSET International Higher Certificate in Wines and SpiritsDescription : The International Higher Certificate gives more comprehensive coverage of thewines and spirits of the world, with an increased focus on tasting technique.3
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 44Introduction continuedQualifications and Curriculum FrameworkcontinuedFull Title : The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and SpiritsQCF Level :3 Accreditation number 600/1511/1Description : The Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits gives more comprehensive coverage of thewines and spirits of the world, with an increased focus on tasting technique.Full Title : The WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and SpiritsDescription : This is a specialist qualification where detailed knowledge is combined withcommercial factors and a thorough system for the professional evaluation ofwines and spirits. The Diploma is recommended by the Institute of Masters ofWine for candidates wishing to pursue membership.Full Title : The WSET Level 5 Honours Diploma in Wines and SpiritsDescription : This is an individual research project, where students can develop higher-levelresearch, evaluation and analytical skills in a specialist wine and spirit subject oftheir choice.BS EN ISO 9001:2008WSET Awards operates a Quality Management System whichcomplies with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2008 for themanagement of awards for qualifications and examinations in theproduct knowledge and tasting competence of alcoholic beverages.BS EN ISO 9001:2008FS 66504
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 5Introduction continuedHow to prepare for theLevel 2 Award in Wines and SpiritsWSET qualifications can only beoffered by organisations approved byWSET Awards, known as ApprovedProgramme Providers (APPs) andstudents wishing to study for a WSETqualification must enrol with an APP.The student’s relationship is with theirAPP and the APP is responsible for thedelivery of the course and administeringthe examination, which is set by WSET Awards.Group study with an APP is the bestway of learning how to taste, but someAPPs also prepare candidates for ourexaminations by distance learning.A list of Approved Programme Providers(APPs) in the United Kingdom andoverseas is published on the WSET website (www.wsetglobal.com). Pleasecontact the APP directly to find outabout their programmes.Development of Key SkillsThe UK Government, through the Officeof the Qualifications and ExaminationsRegulator, has defined levels of attainment in six key skills: communication,application of number, information,technology, working with others,improving own-learning and performance, problem solving.The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines andSpirits does not specifically assess anyof the key skills. However, it is considered that there are opportunities forstudents to develop certain key skillsand generate evidence for portfoliopresentation.For the benefit of tutors and students,a mapping key for the six key skills hasbeen produced. The mapping key willgive examples where, in the naturalcourse of study for a WSET Level 2Award in Wines and Spirits, it is possible to practice and generate evidencefor portfolios in key skills.It should be noted that the opportunitiesfor developing key skills and generatingevidence might be affected by themode of study adopted.Not all key-skills requirements arecovered by the WSET Level 2 Awardin Wines and Spirits. We, therefore,advise that any student who wishes tocomplete the key-skills requirementsshould contact a specialist key-skillsadvisor who should be able to givesuitable advice for the completion oftasks.However, two of the key skills havebeen identified where it is possible todevelop and practice key skills: communicationimproving own-learningand performance.To aid the key-skills tutor and student,we have created tracking guides forthe key skills a student should be ableto demonstrate when undertaking aWSET Level 2 Award in Wines andSpirits, and these are available in theAPP Handbook and from the WSET website (www.wsetglobal.com).5
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 66Introduction continuedThe guides will identify key-skill opportunities which will occur when using therecommended WSET Tutor Guidesand Level 2 Study pack as part of thecourse of study for the WSET Level 2Award in Wines and Spirits. Tutors whoadopt alternative approaches to teaching may generate different opportunitesfor the development and demonstrationof key skills.Diversity and Equality PolicyWSET Awards fully supports theprinciple of diversity and equality and isresponsible for ensuring that allcandidates for its qualifications aretreated fairly and on an equal basis.A copy of our diversity and equalitypolicy can be obtained from theCentres Co-ordinator and QualityAssurance Manager, WSET Awards.Customer Service StatementThe quality and scope of servicecustomers can expect from WSET Awards is published in our CustomerService Statement. A copy can beobtained from the Centres Co-ordinatorand Quality Assurance Manager, WSET Awards.In the unlikely event of any dissatisfaction with the service received, pleasecontact the registered APP in the firstinstance. If the issue is not resolvedplease contact the Centres Co-ordinator and Quality Assurance Manager,WSET Awards.Scholarship SchemeFor those candidates employed in thedrinks business in the UK, as well as fora more limited number of candidatesfrom the general public and overseas,WSET Awards manages a scheme tomatch outstanding candidates in theirexaminations to scholarship awardsmade available by industry sponsors.The awards are typically visits to wineor spirit producing regions. In a numberof cases, further interviews are held todetermine suitable candidates.Please note that these scholarships donot take the form of financial grants tofund studies, but are a recognition ofexamination performance.Further information and a current listof scholarships are published on theWSET website (www.wsetglobal.com).
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 7The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and SpiritsQualification aimsThe Level 2 Award in Wines and Spiritsqualification is intended for those whohave little or no previous knowledge ofthe broad range of wines and spirits. Itis suitable wherever a sound but simplelevel of product knowledge is requiredto underpin job skills and competences,for example, in the customer serviceand sales functions of the hospitality,retailing and wholesaling industries. Itis also useful for those who have ageneral interest in the subject.Holders of the WSET Level 2 Awardin Wines and Spirits will be able tointerpret the labels of the major winesand spirits of the world and give basicguidance on appropriate selectionand service, as well as understandthe principles of wine tasting andevaluation.Qualification Structure: WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and SpiritsCore UnitProduct Knowledge in Wines and Spirits1Understand the factors that influence wine style and price2Know the characteristics of the principal grape varieties used inwine production3Know how to use labelling terms on a bottle to deduce the styleand flavour of still wines produced in the key wine producingcountries of the world4Know how to use the labelling terms on a bottle to deduce thestyle, flavour and method of production of sparkling winesproduced in the key wine producing countries of the the world5Know how to use the labelling terms on a bottle to deduce thestyle, flavour and production method of sweet and fortified winesproduced in the key wine producing countries of the world6Know how to use the labelling terms on a bottle to deduce thestyle, flavour and production method of spirits and liqueurs7Be able to provide information and advice to customers and staffabout wines and spirits8Be able to produce analytical tasting notes of wines usingindustry recognised tasting terms7
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 88Product Knowledge in Wines and SpiritsEnrolmentGuided Learning HoursThere are no restrictions on entry to theWSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits.Students who are under the legal minimumage for the retail purchase of alcoholicbeverages in the country where theexamination is being held will not beallowed to sample any alcoholic beverageas part of their course, but this is not abarrier to successfully completing thequalification. Similarly, students whochoose not to taste alcohol for health,religious or other reasons will not find thisa barrier to successfully completing thequalification.It is recommended that a student shouldallocate a minimum of 28 hours ofstudy to successfully complete the fullprogramme. The hours will usually be acombination of taught and private studytime. It is also recommended that theteaching delivery time for the unitprogramme is not less than 16 hours.Recommended Progression RoutesWine and Spirit QualificationsThe WSET Level 2 Award in Wines andSpirits, or an equivalent level of experience, is recommended for entry to theWSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spiritsprogramme.LEARNING OUTCOME ONE – UNDERSTAND THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE WINE STYLEAND PRICEAssessment Criteria1. Describe the conditions needed for a vine to produce a healthy crop.2. Define how environmental factors affect the conditions needed for a vine toproduce a healthy crop.3. Describe how grape growing affects the cost of wine production and the style ofwine produced.4. Describe how winemaking affects the cost of wine production and the style of wineproduced.5. Describe how maturation affects the cost of wine production and the style of wineproduced.RANGE AConditionsRANGE BCONDITIONSwarmth, sunlight, nutrients, waterENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSClimate andWeatherClimates: hot, moderate, coolWeather: vintage, effect of weather on vintage, effect on wine styleSoils and Slopesdrainage, nutrients, water, aspectRANGE CThe VineyardRANGE DGRAPE GROWINGpests and diseases, harvestWINEMAKINGProductioncrushing, pressing, fermentation, types of vessels, temperaturesStylesred, rosé, white, sparkling, fortified, sweet, medium, dryRANGE EMaturationMATURATIONtypes of vessels, effect of oxygen, effect on flavour
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 9Product Knowledge in Wines and Spirits continuedLEARNING OUTCOME TWO – KNOW THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PRINCIPALGRAPE VARIETIES USED IN WINE PRODUCTIONAssessment Criteria1. Describe the key grape varieties used in wine production.2. Select the most important regions for the production of both inexpensive bulkwine and premium quality wine made from the key grape varieties.3. Describe the styles of wine made from key grape varieties in the most importantregions of the world.4. Describe the most common multi-varietal blended wines made from the keygrape varieties.Key White Grape VarietiesRANGE AMOST IMPORTANT REGIONSCHARDONNAYFranceBurgundy: Bourgogne, Chablis, Puligny-Montrachet,Meursault, Mâcon, Pouilly-FuisséAustraliaNew ZealandYarra Valley, Adelaide Hills, Margaret RiverHawke’s Bay, Gisborne, MarlboroughCaliforniaCoastal region, Sonoma, CarnerosChileCentral Valley, CasablancaArgentinaMendozaSouth AfricaCoastal regionsBulk/inexpensive South Eastern Australia, Western Cape, California,Central Valley (Chile), Pays d’Oc IGP,Val de Loire IGP, Southern Italy, ArgentinaBlendsChardonnay Semillon, Chardonnay local varieties,Chardonnay Pinot Noir (sparkling wines)SAUVIGNON BLANCFranceSancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Bordeaux BlancNew ZealandMarlboroughCaliforniaNapa Fumé BlancChileCasablancaSouth AfricaCoastal regionsBulk/inexpensive Val de Loire IGP, Pays d’Oc IGP,California, Central Valley (Chile)BlendsSauvignon Blanc Sémillon9
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 1010Product Knowledge in Wines and Spirits continuedKey White Grape Varieties continuedRANGE AMOST IMPORTANT REGIONSRIESLINGGermanyMosel, Rheingau, PfalzFranceAustriaAlsaceAustraliaClare Valley, Eden ValleyBulk/inexpensive Germany (blended)BlendsRiesling blends with other aromatic varietiesKey Black Grape VarietiesRANGE AMOST IMPORTANT REGIONSPINOT NOIRFranceBurgundy: Bourgogne, Gevrey-Chambertin,Nuits-Saint-Georges, Beaune, PommardGermanyPfalz, BadenAustraliaYarra Valley, Mornington PeninsulaNew ZealandMartinborough, Marlborough, Central OtagoUSACalifornia: Santa Barbara, Sonoma, CarnerosOregonChileCentral Valley, CasablancaSouth AfricaCoastal regionsBulk/inexpensive ChileBlendsPinot Noir Gamay, Pinot Noir Chardonnay (sparkling wines)CABERNET SAUVIGNONAND MERLOTFranceBordeaux: Médoc, Haut-Médoc, Pauillac, Margaux, Graves,Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Emilion, PomerolCaliforniaNapa ValleyChileCentral Valley, Maipo, RapelArgentinaMendozaAustraliaCoonawarra, Margaret RiverNew ZealandHawke’s BaySouth AfricaStellenboschBulk/inexpensive Pays d’Oc IGP, California, Central Valley (Chile), Mendoza,South Eastern Australia, Western Cape, Northern ItalyBlendsCabernet Merlot, Cabernet Shiraz
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 11Product Knowledge in Wines and Spirits continuedKey Black Grape Varieties continuedRANGE AMOST IMPORTANT REGIONSSYRAH/SHIRAZGRENACHE/GARNACHAFranceNorthern Rhône: Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Côte-RôtieSouthern Rhône: Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages( name), Châteauneuf-du-PapeSpainRioja, Navarra, PrioratAustraliaSouth Australia: Barossa, McLaren ValeVictoria: HeathcoteNew South Wales: Hunter ValleyWestern AustraliaBulk/inexpensive South Eastern Australia, Côtes du Rhône, Southern France(Languedoc, Minervois, Pays d'Oc IGP),Spain (La Mancha, Valdepeñas)BlendsGrenache Shiraz, Shiraz Cabernet, Shiraz Viognier11
Level 2 Specification (Wines) 2012 web Intermediate webpdf 03/04/2012 14:26 Page 1212Product Knowledge in Wines and Spirits continuedLEARNING OUTCOME THREE – KNOW HOW TO USE LABELLING TERMS ON A BOTTLETO DEDUCE THE STYLE AND FLAVOUR OF STILLWINES PRODUCED IN THE KEY WINE PRODUCINGCOUNTRIES OF THE WORLDAssessment Criteria1. Identify the wine-producing regions of the key wine-producing countriesof the world.2. Describe the style of wines produced in these wine-producing regions.3. Identify the key grape varieties used for wine production in these regions.4. Define the meaning of common regional labelling terms used in thesewine-producing regions.5. Define the meaning of common labelling terms indicating wine qualityor style in the key wine producing countries of the world.RANGE AWINE-PRODUCING REGIONSFranceBurgundy: Bourgogne, Chablis, Gevrey-Chambertin,Nuits-Saint-Georges, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Beaune,Pommard, Mâcon, Pouilly-Fuissé, Beaujolais, Fleurie, Brouilly,Morgon, Moulin-à-VentBordeaux: Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc, Pauillac, Margaux,Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Graves, Pessac-Léognan, SauternesRhône: Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage,Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du RhôneLoire: Muscadet, Vouvray, Sancerre, Pouilly-FuméAlsaceLanguedoc-Roussillon: Languedoc, Minervois, Pays d'Oc IGPRegionally important grape varieties:Black: GamayWhite: Melon Blanc, Sémillon, Gewurztraminer, Chenin Blanc,Pinot GrisGermanyMosel, Rheingau, PfalzItalyPiedmont and NW: Barolo, Barbaresco, GaviVeneto and NE: Valpolicella, SoaveTuscany and Central Italy: Chianti, Brunello di MontalcinoSouthern Italy: Puglia, Sicily, TaurasiRegionally important grape varieties:Black: Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Mon
Contents 1-6 Introduction 7 The WSET Level 2 Awards in Wines and Spirits 8-19 Product Knowledge in Wines and Spirits 20-21 Recommended Tasting Samples 22-24 Examination Guidance 25-27 Examination Regulations 28 Notes This specification contains necessary information for both candidates and programme providers about the WSET Level
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