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WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits ® ‘creating the trade professional’ Specification for the WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits www.wset.co.uk DiplomaISSUE FIVE • JUNE 2007 www.wsetinternational.com The WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits This specification contains necessary information for both candidates and programme providers about the WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits. The main part of the document is a detailed statement of learning outcomes. These outcomes should be used by providers to prepare programmes of learning, and by candidates to plan their studies, because the examination is set to test these outcomes. The specification also provides syllabus weighting, study and examination guidance including the examination regulations, as well as information to assist in the relating of the Level 4 Certificate to other qualifications including NVQs, Key Skills and other WSET® qualifications. Contents 1 - 3 Introduction 4 - 5 WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits 6 Unit Elements and Learning Hours 7 - 9 Unit One – The Global Business of Alcoholic Beverages 10 - 14 Unit Two – Wine Production 15 - 22 Unit Three – Light Wines of the World 23 - 25 Unit Three – Recommended Tasting 26 - 28 Unit Four – Spirits of the World 29 Unit Four – Recommended Tasting 30 - 32 Unit Five – Sparkling Wines of the World 33 - 35 Unit Six – Fortified (Liqueur) Wines of the World 36 - 38 WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting (Diploma) 39 - 43 Examination Regulations 44 Notes Introduction 1 The Wine & Spirit Education Trust Qualifications WSET® Awards is the Our qualifications are formally The National Qualifications qualifications division of the recognised by the UK Government, Framework Wine & Spirit Education Trust. and have a strong reputation The UK Government’s regulatory internationally because of their authority for education, the We provide quality-assured qualifi- wide-ranging coverage of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority cations that help people to know subject, an important factor in an (QCA) has developed the National more about alcoholic beverages increasingly global business. Qualifications Framework (NQF). The and to develop their tasting skills. Framework is designed to show We do this by: WSET® qualifications are open to all the qualifications that are all candidates, both amateur and nationally approved at different • liaising with the drinks industry professional. to set suitable syllabi levels, to enable you to plan your progress through them. Levels are • approving programme providers numbered from 1 (foundation) to offer our qualifications through to 8 (doctoral equivalent). ® • setting examinations WSET qualifications provide underpinning knowledge, which can • issuing certificates to successful be applied in a number of different candidates. job functions. They are classified in the National Qualifications Framework as ‘vocationally related’. The table below shows their relationship to the Framework. Full Title : The WSET® Level 1 Certificate in Wines (Hospitality) NQF Level : 1 Description : This qualification provides a basic introduction to the main styles of wines available to front-line staff involved in the service of wine. The qualification aims to provide the basic product knowledge and skills in the service of wines required to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality. Full Title : The WSET® Level 1 Certificate in Wines (Retail) NQF Level : 1 Description : This qualification provides a basic introduction to the main styles of wines available to front-line staff involved in the sale of wine. The qualification aims to provide the basic product knowledge and customer-service skills required to prepare a person for their first job in wine retail. Full Title : The WSET® Level 2 Certificate in Wines and Spirits NQF Level : 2 Description : This qualification offers broad coverage of all product categories in the field of alcoholic drinks, together with basic tasting technique. It is suitable for those with little previous experience. 2 Introduction continued The National Qualifications Framework continued Full Title : The WSET® Level 2 Professional Certificate in Spirits NQF Level : 2 Description : This qualification offers a greater breadth and depth of knowledge in the specific area of spirits and liqueurs than that offered by the broader-based Level 2 Certificate in Wines and Spirits. This qualification offers focused coverage of all product categories in the field of spirits, end use of the identified products together with basic tasting technique. Full Title : The WSET® Level 3 Certificate in Wines and Spirits NQF Level : 3 Description : The Level 3 Advanced Certificate gives more comprehensive coverage of the wines and spirits of the world, with an increased focus on tasting technique. Full Title : The WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits NQF Level : 4 Description : This is a specialist qualification where detailed knowledge is combined with commercial factors and a thorough system for the professional evaluation of wine and spirits. The Diploma is recommended by the Institute of Masters of Wine for candidates wishing to pursue membership. Full Title : The WSET® Level 5 Honours Diploma in Wines and Spirits NQF Level : 5 Description : This is an individual research project where students can develop higher-level research, evaluation and analytical skills in a specialist wine and spirit subject of their choice. BS EN ISO 9001:2000 WSET Awards operates a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2000 for the management of awards for qualifications and examinations in the product knowledge and tasting competence of alcoholic beverages. How to prepare for the student will still need to register with information technology, working Level 4 Diploma an APP where they wish to sit their with others, improving own-learning Our recommendation is to join examination. In the UK, distance- and performance, problem solving. learning packs can be obtained a course. Group study with a The WSET® Level 4 Diploma does directly from the WSET® School. qualified tutor is the best way to not specifically assess any of the key Overseas candidates should contact improve your tasting abilities. A list skills. However, it is considered that their local APP in the first instance. of Approved Programme Providers there are opportunities for candi- (APPs) in the United Kingdom and Development of Key Skills dates to develop the key skill overseas is published on the of improving own-learning and ® WSET website (www.wset.co.uk). • Key Skills performance during their preparation Please contact the APP directly to The UK Government, through the work, for example by establishing find out about their programmes. Qualifications and Curriculum study plans and self-monitoring of It is possible to prepare for our Authority, has defined levels of progress. There are also opportuni- qualifications by distance learning, attainment in six key skills: commu- ties to develop communication skills which is a more flexible approach. A nication, application of number, in the coursework assignments. Introduction continued 3 • Other Issues exchanging ideas and providing the Equal Opportunities Policy opportunity to network with other WSET® Awards fully supports the As a key learning outcome of the members around the globe. Level 4 Diploma, candidates are principle of equal opportunities and required to consider the cultural and • Market Data is responsible for ensuring that all political influences affecting wine Access global wine & spirit reports, candidates for its qualifications are statistical and marketing informa- and spirit production in both the treated fairly and on an equal basis. tion as well as articles on seminars domestic and international markets. and tastings. A copy of our equal-opportunities Given the broad geographical policy can be obtained from the coverage of the qualification, this • Course Information Centres Co-ordinator and Quality encourages candidates to develop Access to examples of student’s Assurance Manager, WSET® an awareness of different countries work, including assignments and Awards. and cultures. examination tasting notes. Global Campus • Newsletter Customer Service Statement Free e-newsletter including forth- The Global Campus is a valuable coming events as well as course The quality and scope of service online resource that caters for and examination updates. customers can expect from WSET® the educational and professional Awards is published in our • Industry Links needs of our candidates on a daily Customer Service Statement. Access to a number of important basis. It is a source of highly sites within the Wine & Spirit trades. A copy can be obtained from the relevant information and an • FAQ’s Centres Co-ordinator and Quality essential communication platform Answers to most of the questions Assurance Manager, WSET® for members, Diploma APPs and asked by new candidates Awards. the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. embarking upon a Diploma study Being a member of the Global programme. UK Scholarship Scheme Campus is a valuable asset whilst • Events Diary For those candidates employed in ® studying for the WSET Diploma. It Details of future events around the the drinks industry in the UK, as has been designed to support world. well as for a more limited number of candidates whilst studying and • Job section candidates from the general public, helps them to maintain their ® Up-to-date job vacancies. WSET Awards manages a scheme knowledge through Continued to match outstanding
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