WSET Level 2 in Wines
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The WSET Level 2 in Wines Certification is addressed to Level 1 graduates, professionals and wine connoisseurs.
About the course
The Level 2 in Wines Certification is suitable to support professional skills and competences wherever a good level of wine knowledge is needed. For example, this may include customer service and sales in the tourism sector and in the retail and wholesale trade industry. It is also a useful qualification for anyone with a broader interest in wine who would like to enrich their knowledge.
Successful performance in the examinations is a prerequisite for being awarded the Certification.
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The holders of Level 2 Award in Wines are able to describe and compare the styles of wines produced by principal international and indigenous grape varieties, to interpret the wine labels from the main wine making regions of the world and provide basic guidance in correct wine selection and service; students will be also able to understand the key principles of wine tasting and assessment.
Overall, this educational program comprises 27 hours of classes and examinations.
The results are announced within 6-8 working weeks from the examinations date. Successful performance in the examinations is a prerequisite for taking the studies to Levels 3: WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and WSPC HESTIA Advanced Certificate.
Program of Courses andCurriculum
for Level 2 in Wines
Learning outcomes
There are six learning outcomes to achieve the Certification’s purpose.
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the environmental influences and grape-growing options in the vineyard and how these will impact the style and quality of wine.
- Identify what each part of a grape provides to the wine maker.
- Identify what a vine needs to grow grapes.
- Identify the key stages of grape formation and ripening.
- Describe how the grape’s components, aromas and flavours change as the grape ripens.
- Describe how the environmental influences in the vineyard affect grape ripening and quality.
- Describe how grape ripening affects the style and the quality of wine.
- Identify the grape-growing options in the vineyard.
- Explain the meaning of the most important labelling terms used to demonstrate origin and regulation.
- State the meaning of the labelling terms relating to vines age and grape-growing options.
Learning Outcome 2: Understand how winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wine.
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- Outline the key stages of alcoholic fermentation.
- Identify the key stages of the winemaking processes for red, rosé and white wines.
- Describe how winemaking options can influence the style and quality of wines produced.
- o Identify the key changes a wine undergoes during bottle ageing.
Learning Outcome 3: Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing impact on the style and quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties.
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- Describe the characteristics of the principal grape varieties.
- Describe how environmental influences and grape-growing options impact on the characteristics of the principal grape varieties.
- Describe how winemaking options affect the styles of wine produced from the principal grape varieties.
- Describe how bottle ageing affects the style of wines produced from the principal grape varieties.
- Describe the styles and quality of wines produced from the principal grape varieties in the specified GIs.
- Compare the styles and quality of wines produced from the principal grape varieties within and between the specified regions.
- Explain the meaning of the most important local labelling terms indicating style and quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties.
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Learning Outcome 4: Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important black and white grape varieties.
- Describe the characteristics of the regionally important black and white grape varieties.
- Describe the styles and quality from wines produced from the regionally important black and white grape varieties from
specified GIs. - Explain the meaning of labelling terms indicating style and quality of wines made from regionally important
black and white grape varieties.
Learning Outcome 5: Understand how the wine-making process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines.
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- Identify the key grape varieties used to produce the principal styles of sparkling wines.
- Identify the key stages of the winemaking processes for sparkling and fortified wines.
- Identify the key GIs for sparkling and fortified wines.
- Describe the styles of specified sparkling and fortified wines.
- Explain the meaning of the labelling terms associated with sparkling and fortified wines indicating style and quality.
Learning Outcome 6: Understand the key principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine, and in the food and wine pairing.
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- Identify the ideal conditions for storing and methods for preserving wine.
- State the recommended serving temperature for the types and styles of wines.
- State the correct stages for opening and serving wine.
- Identify how common faults affect the aroma and flavours of wine.
- Identify the principal food and wine interactions.
Enrollment
- Express your interest by phone (210 9882540 & 544) or via e-mail(education@wspc.gr)
Your enrollment is finalized with the pre-payment of the tuition fees, either through eshop, or through a bank account deposit/ web-banking.
- After the deposit of tuition fees, a Registration Form is sent to you that you should fill in. Upon correct submission of the Registration Form, your registration is automatically completed.
- Candidate students allowed to participate in the courses should be over the age of 18 and holders of Level 1 in Wines certification.
- Candidate students must have an e-mail address to enroll. Any important information regarding your studies is sent by e-mail.
- WSET Level 1 Award in Wines to students successfully completing the course:
On receiving the certificates from WSET London, WSPC sends the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines qualification to successful students by courier together with the label pin. The cost for dispatching the certificates shall be borne by the recipient to make sure that this official document will reach the beneficiary on own responsibility.
WSPC shall assume no responsibility in case of negligence in receiving the certificate on behalf of the beneficiary. In case of certificate loss, re-issuing by the WSET® Awards costs €50.00.
- • Enrollment corresponds to the course selected by the student. Fees shall not be refundable and shall not be used for enrollment on a next similar course.
- Upon lapse of the registration deadline, there will be no late registration. In the event of a late registration, students shall be encumbered with an additional charge amounting to €70 + V.A.T.
- WSPC shall reserve the right to cancel a course, if the required minimum number of students is not reached. In such a case, the enrolled students shall be credited the entire deposited amount.
Methods of payment:
By Bank deposit to:
- Alpha Bank IBAN: GR33 0140 1180 1180 0233 0000 482 (WSPC L.T.D).
- Piraeus Bank IBAN: GR73 0171 7270 0067 2711 3141 025 (private higher education school).
- Eurobank IBAN: GR06 0260 0190 0005 4020 1143 015 (private higher education school, Vocational Center).
Justification of deposit: Student’s full name, or corporate trade name, in case of a corporate expenditure.
By Credit/Debit card Visa & MasterCard
Main principles
The following expectations are designed to improve the quality of the WSPC classroom experience. We therefore ask our students to honor the following principles aimed at building a positive and productive learning environment based on mutual respect while in class.
Do not miss classes
Students that attend classes regularly are more likely to pass their exams – and with better grades. In case of absence, it is a student’s responsibility to catch up with notes, assignments and /or wines tasted in class that day.
Do not be late
Arriving on time to class is an act of respect for your fellow students and instructors. If, despite your best efforts, you arrive late, make sure you enter the classroom discreetly and pick the first available seat.
Come to class well prepared
Preparation before class is essential for a better understanding of the curricula. Students that turn in assignments on time build up their knowledge and increase the possibility of scoring higher at exams. Assignments not turned in within the deadline will not be accepted.
Turn your mobile off while in class
This is also a sign of respect. In case you are expecting an urgent call, you are kindly requested to inform your instructor at the beginning of the class and keep your mobile on silent mode. Upon call reception, please exit the class as discreetly as possible.
Please note that the use of portable electronic devices (mobile, laptop, MP3 player etc) while in class is not allowed, as can be distracting to faculty and students, may infringe upon privacy or copyright, and can have a negative effect on classroom discussions. The bottles of every wine flight tasted remain in display after class, so students may take photos of the labels for their convenience.
Avoid side conversations
This is common courtesy towards your classmates and instructors. Talking to each other may be distracting and counterproductive.
Avoid dominating discussion
Participation in class is important and queries enhance comprehension of the curricula. The time dedicated to Q&As is based on the instructor’s discretion. It is important that students respect the time set for queries during class, avoid talking out of turn and give others a fair opportunity to participate.
THE ABOVE PRINCIPLES ALSO APPLY DURING THE EXAMINATIONS
Important Information on the examinations
The examination for the WSET Level 2 Certification is a closed-book assessment comprised of:
- 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 60 minutes.
Successful performance at this Qualification Level requires a minimum mark of 55%. Candidates should answer correctly at least 28 questions.
- The language of examination will be Greek. In case you wish to sit the examination in the English language, you should declare it when requested.
Mark of 85% and above | Pass with Distinction |
Mark of between 70% and 84% | Pass with Merit |
Mark of between 55% and 69% | Pass |
Mark of between 45% and 54% | Fail |
Mark of 44% and below | Fail Unclassified |
WSET® Awards does not award Titles of Studies/Certificates unless all prerequisites and assessment requirements regarding the studies and the examinations for each Program of studies are fulfilled (aegrotat pass).
Persons with Disabilities
Candidates with special examination and assessment requirements, are requested to inform the Enrollments officer and/or the Examinations officer on any such requirement prior to enrollment on a Program. It is the policy of WSET Awards that such candidates should not be placed at a disadvantaged position during the courses or at the examinations. Where appropriate, WSPC and WSET may request from the student to submit an official medical opinion by a qualified state body related to the candidate in question.
Re-sit
Candidates may apply to resit the examination if they failed the examinations. There is no limit on the number of attempts to resit the examinations. Candidates who have passed the examinations are not allowed to resit to improve their grade.
- Examinations are compulsory. If a candidate does not sit the examination on the fixed date and time, it will be possible, to request and sit the next possible examination for Level 2 with a re–sit exam fee of: €154.
- If a candidate fails the examination, it will be possible, to request and re-sit the next possible examination for Level 2 with a re–sit exam fee of: €154.
- Enroll to Levels 3: WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and WSPC HESTIA Advanced Certificate require successful performance in the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines examinations.
Examination conditions and regulations
- Upon registration for an examination, candidates are deemed to acknowledge and agree to the following specific conditions:
- at the start of the examination all candidates must supply the invigilator with proof of identity in the form of photographic ID, a valid passport or valid driver’s license
- Candidates must have their own: pencil type HB2, eraser, sharpener
- Candidates must have their own individual water bottle
- the examination is to be completed in the time specified
- no reference is to be made to any material, in whatever form, other than the examination question paper and answer sheet
- once the invigilator has declared that examination conditions are in place, no communication of any kind between candidates is permitted until they have left the examination room or the invigilator has announced the end of the examination
- during the examination candidates are only permitted to have the following items on their desk: tasting glasses, spittoon, pencils, erasers, and drinking water
- it is prohibited for candidates to take any photographs of the examination room or examination materials
- for tasting examinations candidates should not wear perfume, aftershave lotion or any other strong scent
- the use of electronic devices of any kind is prohibited
- mobile phones must not be on the examination desk, they must be switched off and placed out of sight
- the use of dictionaries of any kind is prohibited
- the use of audible ‘alarms’ on any clock or watch is prohibited
- candidates may not leave the room until the first 15 minutes of the examination time have elapsed
- candidates who arrive late may be allowed to enter the room at the discretion of the invigilator and only if other candidates are not compromised. Under normal circumstances we would not expect any candidate to be allowed to start the examination if they arrive more than 30 minutes after the published start time
- candidates who arrive after the published start time will NOT be allowed to sit the examination if any other candidate has already left the examination
- candidates may not leave, and then return to, the examination room once the examination has started unless they can be accompanied by an invigilator at all times while they are out of the examination room
- candidates who complete the examination/assessment early may leave the examination room up until the last 10 minutes, providing they do not disturb other candidates; no re-admission is permitted
- invigilators have no authority to comment upon, interpret, or express an opinion on any examination question
- any candidate who is suspected of misconduct will be advised to leave the examination room immediately and their examination paper will be submitted to the Examination Panel to determine its validity
- no examination question papers are to be removed from the examination room; candidates who fail to submit the question paper with their answer sheet will be deemed guilty of misconduct
- it is prohibited for candidates to reveal the content of examination papers to others, or reproduce it in any way.
- Candidates agree to abide by the invigilator’s instructions. Failure to do so may render a candidate’s results invalid.
- WSET reserves the right to permanently exclude candidates found guilty of misconduct from WSET qualifications.
- Examination papers submitted for marking become the property of WSET Awards and will not be returned to candidates.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines to students successfully completing the course
On receiving the certificates from WSET London, WSPC sends the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines qualification to successful students by courier together with the label pin. The cost for dispatching the certificates shall be borne by the recipient to make sure that this official document will reach the beneficiary on own responsibility.
WSPC shall assume no responsibility in case of negligence in receiving the certificate on behalf of the beneficiary. In case of certificate loss, re-issuing by the WSET® Awards costs €60.
Examination Enquiries, Feedback and Appeals
- Candidates requesting a re-mark and/or feedback on their examination sheet shall have to contact WSPC and fill in an Enquiry & Feedback Form. The form should be filled in and be delivered to WSPC along with the corresponding monetary amount within the rigorous time frame set by your Program provider from the examination date. Any request received beyond the time frame set shall be dismissed. Re-mark and feedback will be provided by WSET Awards within two weeks following receipt of the request.
- Any candidate remaining dissatisfied with the request outcome in relation to the examination sheet should contact WSPC and file an Appeal against Enquiry Application Form; this appeal should be completed and sent to the WSET Awards with the appropriate fee within 10 working days following the communication of the request. Any request received beyond the time frame set shall be dismissed. Answers to the Appeals shall be issued within two weeks upon receipt by the WSET Awards.
Where do classes take place?
In programs outside Athens, classes are hosted in affiliated hotels. We carefully select our partners to meet the high standards of safety and hygiene required, at all levels.
Are there any on conditions in place for my enrollment on live classes and therefore for entering the school?
WSPC is subject to educational and health protocols. Therefore, enrollment in all in-person programs applies to students who meet the requirements, as mandated by the Public Health authorities.
How can I better prepare myself for the class?
Is there a V.A.T rate applied on the tuition fees?
No, because WSPC is an educational organization certified by the Ministry of Education.
What do tuition fees include?
Everything. The fees cover the Greek edition of the Program’s books (the English one is sold on demand), the enrollment on WSET London, the examination cost, the exam paper and the issuing of the Title of Studies from WSET London, the teaching hours by a certified instructor, the tasting wines bought (free samples are not accepted), as well as all the organizational logistics of the overall program.
May I be absent from the class?
Level 2 Intensive: 1 day of absence.
Level 2 Extended: 2 days of absence.
Your presence is mandatory also at the examinations.
Also, in cases of extreme weather or force majeure such as nationwide strikes in the means of public transport, there may be a modification of the planned lessons. Any change in the predetermined program is made after written communication from the faculty to the students.
What happens if I do not show up at the examinations?
You may enroll to participate in the next scheduled examination of the Program, either in the same city or in another city where exams will be held, paying the re-sit exam fee: €154.
What happens if I fail the examinations?
You may enroll to participate in the next scheduled examination of the Program, either in the same city or in another city where exams will be held, paying the re-sit exam fee: €154.
How long does it take for the results to be announced?
It takes 6-8 working weeks since the examination date.
How do I get informed about the results?
By e – mail from the WSPC Admissions & Awards team.
What does it mean to succeed in examinations?
You become holder of the internationally renowned WSET Level 2 Award in Wines awarded by the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), headquartered in the United Kingdom (London), and you may advance to the next levels of studies: both in the international world of wines (WSET Level 3 Award in Wines) as well as in the Greek world of wines (WSPC HESTIA Advanced Certificate).
How do I receive my certification?
On receiving the certificate from WSET London, WSPC sends your Certification by courier for WSET Level 2 Award in Wine together with the label pin corresponding to the completed educational Program. The cost for dispatching the certificates shall be borne by the recipient to make sure that this official document will reach you, as the beneficiary on own responsibility.
May I pay the fees in installments?
Yes. Through the eshop, you may pay in installments with your credit card.
Is there a possibility for corporate enrollments?
Yes, it is possible. Contact us to fill you in.
What are the foreseen options in case live classes are discontinued due to force majeur, as was the case with the pandemic COVID-19?
Should an unforeseen situation occur, classes continue through an online platform. Online classes constitute an accurate extension and continuation of your studies, fully aligned with the requirements as set by the circumstances and the Ministry of Education & Religious Affairs.
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