WSET Level 2 Award in Wines ONLINE
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 in Wines is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. You will explore factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.
Each course has a set start and finish date, along with guidelines on progression. Students are free to log-in and complete their learning hours at times that suit them. You will have access to our course educator who will provide feedback on assigned exercises and respond to course related inquiries.
Students will learn through a range of independent and/or group activities (tasting area, multiple choice feedback tests), supported by videos and quizzes, designed to achieve the required learning outcomes to prepare for the examination. Q&A forums allow students to interact with others on the same course, which is monitored by our course educator. There will be live zoom classes and a zoom tasting class.
Level 2 Wines is based around a 5-week, 6 module online learning program with educator support available for the time period. The course structure allows you to work ahead or catch up on the activites and forums. The course material should take about 30 hours in total to complete, plus revision time.
Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential. All course material will be mailed to you and the course is taught in English.
Students should taste a range of wines during their studies and a list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the specification.
OVERVIEW
- Duration - 5 weeks online guided study split into 6 modules including revision (30 hours, approx 6 hours per week)
- Course activities - tasting area, multiple choice feedback tests, discussions and videos supported by the textbook.
- Modules - include weekly tasks but students are free to complete the modules at their own pace during the scheduled 5 weeks.
- Educator - guides students through the weekly tasks for 5 weeks, including zoom sessions.
- Materials - WSET is currently preparing ebooks. If they are not available 2 weeks prior to course start, a textbook will be mailed to you.
- Student access - once the booking is confirmed, students have access for 1 year which includes the scheduled 5 weeks of guided study. Note, students have read-only access after the course finish date
- Examination - choice of online or in classroom at the University of Guelph. See further details under 'Exam Information' below.
WHEN
September 7 - October 11, 2020 (Online)
A minimum class size of 10.
MODULES
Module 1: Introduction to Wine Tasting, Pairing, Storage & Service
• Learn to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting ®.
• Discover the key considerations when pairing food and wine successfully.
• Learn the processes and principles of wine storage and service.
Module 2: Factors Affecting Wine Style & Quality
• Learn how the environmental and winemaking factors influence the style and quality of the wine.
• Learn the meaning of labelling terms related to vine age and grape-growing options.
Module 3: Still Red Wine
• Learn how the environmental and winemaking factors influence the principal and regionally important black grape varieties, how they influence the style and quality of the wines produced.
• Learn the meaning of labelling terms indicating style and quality.
Module 4: Still White Wine
• Learn how the environmental and winemaking factors influence the principal and regionally important white grape varieties, how they influence the style and quality of the wines produced.
• Learn the meaning of labelling terms indicating style and quality.
Module 5: Other Styles of Wine
• Learn about the key grape varieties used to produce the principal styles of sparkling and fortified wines.
• Learn the key wine making processes used to make sparkling and fortified wines.
• Learn the meaning of labelling terms indicating style and quality.
Module 6: Revision & Feedback Questionnaire
• There is a mock multiple choice test to complete.
WSET Level 2 Specifications (2019) - Must be read before enrolling.
WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Students will require access to a computer (recommended) and/or HTML5 compatible mobile or tablet with the following minimum requirements: Internet Explorer 10, Firefox 25.0, Safari 6, Chrome 30.0 or other HTML5 compatible; web brower with JavaScript and cookies** enabled; Adobe Reader XI or equivalent; Internet access (broadband recommended).
FEE
$720* + HST ($93.60) = $813.60
Includes: WSET's online classroom, online study material, educator support for 4 weeks, and examination fees (for the class scheduled date above). Students are responsible for their own tasting samples. Students have access for 1 year which includes the scheduled 4 weeks of guided study. Students have read-only access after the course finish date.
*A 10% discount will apply to U of G alumni, students, staff & faculty. (Discount $648 + HST $84.24 = $732.24)
TASTING SAMPLES / CLASS
EXAM INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, November 22, 2020
(This date may change due to COVID-19 updates. The School will update you immediately with any changes to the scheduled exam date).
Time: 10 - 11:00 AM (1 hour exam)
Your fee includes the examination date/time above. If you cannot write on this date, you must let us know by email (wset@uoguelph.ca) 20 business days (4 weeks) prior to your scheduled exam date. If you inform us that you cannot write within 20 days prior to exam date or change from online to classroom or vice versa, a $120 admin fee will apply. To resit, you will be charged another $150 examination fee. Exams must be written within a year of your course start date.
You must successfully complete a closed-book exam of 50 multiple choice questions (55% pass). All students who pass will be issued an internationally-recognized WSET certificate, a lapel pin and have the opportunity to use the associated level certified logo.
Location: University of Guelph, School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management, Macdonald Stewart Hall (MACS), located in north campus, just east of the Gordon Street and College Ave intersection. University of Guelph campus map
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Friday, July 31, 2020
REGISTRATION
Please complete the on-line application form.
Successful certifications will include your official name, as first name, middle name and last name, as on your ID. Only if your last name is to appear first on the certification, please contact us a minimum of 15 working days prior to exam.
Access to the Online Classroom will be provided once your booking has been processed and confirmed.
Students will receive an email from WSET's online classroom before the start date.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Once your application form has been received, you will be contacted to provide payment information.
HST Registration Number - R108161829 This course does not qualify for the Canada Revenue Agency T2202A Education Form. A University of Guelph receipt can be issued.
RESTRICTIONS? UNDER 19?
You must be 19 years of age before course start.
Students will require basic comoputer literacy, basic internet navigation skills and a good level of English.
Level 1 is not a prequisite for Level 2.
COURSE CANCELLATION
Withdrawing up to 15 working days prior to course start, a refund of tuition, less a $150 administration fee will apply.
Withdrawing less than 15 working days prior to course start date, there will be no refund.
Note, transfers cannot be made.
CONTACT
Lisa Fodor
Logistics Coordinator
School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management, Macdonald Stewart Hall
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
(519) 824-4120, ext. 56116
Email: wset@uoguelph.ca