Level 4 DiplomaSpec(Wines&Spirits)2014_Diploma_2004 text pages 29/10/2014 16:04 Page 1 ® ‘creating the trade professional ’ Specification for the WSET ® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits SISSUEp TWELVE • e OCTOBER 2c014 ificwaww.WStETgiloboal.com n Level 4 DiplomaSpec(Wines&Spirits)2014_Diploma_2004 text pages 29/10/2014 16:04 Page 2 The WSET ® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits This specification contains necessary information for both candidates and Approved Programme Providers (APPs) 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 APPs to prepare programmes of learning, and by candidates to plan their studies, because the examination is specifically set to test these outcomes. The specification also provides guidance concerning the examination (including syllabus weighting) and the examination regulations. Contents 1-4 Introduction 5-6 WSET ® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits 7 Unit Elements and Learning Hours 8-10 Unit One – The Global Business of Alcoholic Beverages 11-15 Unit Two – Wine Production 16-23 Unit Three – Light Wines of the World 24-26 Unit Three – Recommended Tasting 27-29 Unit Four – Spirits of the World 30 Unit Four – Recommended Tasting 31-33 Unit Five – Sparkling Wines of the World 33 Unit Five – Recommended Tasting 34-35 Unit Six – Fortified (Liqueur) Wines of the World 36 Unit Six – Recommended Tasting 37-38 WSET Level 4 Systematic Approach to Tasting ® 39-44 Examination Regulations 45-46 Notes Level 4 DiplomaSpec(Wines&Spirits)2014_Diploma_2004 text pages 29/10/2014 16:04 Page 1 1 ‘creating the trade professional ’ Level 4 DiplomaSpec(Wines&Spirits)2014_Diploma_2004 text pages 29/10/2014 16:04 Page 2 2 Introduction continued The Wine & Spirit Education Trust Qualifications WSET ® Awards Qualification and Credit Framework WSET AwardS iS the qualificationS The UK Government haS eStabliShed a new regulatory authority, the diviSion of the Wine & Spirit Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (OfQual), Education TruSt, which provideS which regulateS Awarding organiSationS that offer qualificationS on the quality-aSSured qualificationS that QualificationS and Credit Framework (QCF). WSET qualificationS are help people to know more about included in the QCF aS liSted below. alcoholic beverageS and to develop their taSting SkillS. ThiS iS done by: Qualifications and Curriculum Framework • liaiSing with the drinkS Full Title : The WSET ® Level 1 Award in Wines induStry to Set Suitable QCF Level : Accreditation Number: 600/1504/4 SpecificationS 1 Description : ThiS qualification provideS a baSic introduction to the main • approving programme StyleS of wineS available to front-line Staff involved in the providerS to offer our Service or Sale of wine. The qualification aimS to provide the qualificationS baSic product knowledge and SkillS in the Storage and Service • Setting examinationS of wineS required to prepare a perSon for their firSt job in wine hoSpitality or retail. • iSSuing certificateS to SucceSSful candidateS. Full Title : The WSET ® Level 1 Award in Wine Service The development and awarding of Description : ThiS qualification buildS on the knowledge and SkillS taught WSET accredited qualificationS iS in the Level 1 Award in WineS, and ShowS how theSe can be the Sole reSponSibility of WSET uSed in a reStaurant workplace. It iS ideal for anyone who AwardS, the Awarding Body of The needS to gain baSic SkillS in wine Service, including thoSe Wine & Spirit Education TruSt. wiShing to make their firSt StepS into a career aS a Sommelier. Full Title : The WSET ® Level 1 Award in Spirits QCF Level : 1 Accreditation Number: 600/1501/9 Description : ThiS qualification provideS a baSic introduction to the main categorieS of SpiritS available to front-line Staff involved in the Service or Sale of SpiritS. The qualification aimS to provide baSic product knowledge to prepare a perSon for a role in hoSpitality or the SpiritS induStry. Full Title : The WSET ® Level 2 Award in Spirits QCF Level : 2 Accreditation Number: 600/1507/X 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 Award in WineS and SpiritS. ThiS qualification offerS focuSed coverage of all product categorieS in the field of SpiritS, and end-uSe of the identified productS together with the theory of taSting technique. Level 4 DiplomaSpec(Wines&Spirits)2014_Diploma_2004 text pages 29/10/2014 16:04 Page 3 Introduction continued 3 Qualfications and Credit Framework continued Full Title : The WSET ® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits QCF Level : 2 Accreditation Number: 600/1508/1 Description : ThiS qualification offerS broad coverage of all product categorieS in the field of alcoholic drinkS, together with the theory of taSting technique. It iS Suitable for thoSe with little previouS experience. Full Title : The WSET ® Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits QCF Level : 3 Accreditation Number: 600/1511/1 Description : The Level 3 Award in WineS and SpiritS 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 Description : ThiS iS a SpecialiSt qualification where detailed knowledge iS combined with commercial factorS and a thorough SyStem for the profeSSional evaluation of wineS and SpiritS. The Diploma iS recommended by the InStitute of MaSterS of Wine for candidateS wiShing to purSue memberShip. BS EN ISO 9001:2008 WSET AwardS operateS a Quality Management SyStem that complieS with the requirementS of BS EN ISO 9001:2008 for the management of awardS for qualificationS and examinationS in the product knowledge and taSting competence of alcoholic beverageS. BS EN ISO 9001:2008 FS 66504 Level 4 DiplomaSpec(Wines&Spirits)2014_Diploma_2004 text pages 29/10/2014 16:04 Page 4 4 Introduction continued How to prepare for the Level 4 Diploma Customer Service Statement WSET qualificationS can only be offered by The quality and Scope of Service that organiSationS approved by WSET AwardS, cuStomerS can expect from WSET AwardS known aS Approved Programme ProviderS iS publiShed in our CuStomer Service (APPS) and candidateS wiShing to Study for Statement. a WSET qualification muSt enrol with an A copy can be obtained from the APP APP. The candidate’S relationShip iS with AdminiStration Team, [email protected] . their APP and the APP iS reSponSible for the delivery of the courSe and adminiStering In the unlikely event of any diSSatiSfaction the examination, which iS Set by WSET with the Service received, pleaSe contact AwardS. the regiStered APP in the firSt inStance. Group Study with an APP iS the beSt way of If the iSSue iS not reSolved pleaSe learning how to taSte, but Some APPS alSo contact the APP AdminiStration Team, prepare candidateS for our examinationS by [email protected] . diStance learning. A liSt of Approved Programme ProviderS Scholarship Scheme (APPS) iS publiShed on the WSET webSite (www.WSETglobal.com ). PleaSe contact the ScholarShipS are awarded for each acade - APP directly to find out about their mic year, which runS from 1 AuguSt to 31 programmeS. July. CandidateS who achieve outStanding markS in their examinationS may be eligible If you are intereSted in becoming an APP for a ScholarShip. pleaSe contact the APP AdminiStration Team, [email protected] . The ScholarShipS are managed by WSET AwardS, and elegible candidateS will be contacted by WSET AwardS after the end Diploma Graduates of each academic year once all the reSultS Upon SucceSSfully paSSing the WSET for qualifying examinationS have been Diploma, candidateS are eligible to become collated. an ASSociate member of the InStitute of WineS & SpiritS. ThiS entitleS them to uSe There are many ScholarShipS on offer, the letterS AIWS after their name, giving pleaSe go to the ScholarShipS page on them the recognition that they deServe. the WSET webSite for more detailS www.WSETglobal.com/qualifications/scholar - ships . Diversity and Equality Policy PleaSe note that theSe ScholarShipS do WSET AwardS fully SupportS the principle not take the form of financial grantS of diverSity and equality and iS reSponSible to fund StudieS, but are a recognition for enSuring that all candidateS for itS of examination performance. qualificationS are treated fairly and on an equal baSiS. A copy of our diverSity and equality policy can be obtained from the APP AdminiStration Team, [email protected] . Level 4 DiplomaSpec(Wines&Spirits)2014_Diploma_2004 text pages 29/10/2014 16:04 Page 5 The WSET ® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits 5 Qualification Aims Qualification Objectives The Diploma qualification iS deSigned to On completion of thiS qualification, a give SpecialiSt knowledge of the principal candidate will be able to: wineS and SpiritS of the world combined demonStrate in-depth underStanding of with commercial factorS and a thorough • the factorS affecting the production of SyStem for the profeSSional evaluation of wineS and SpiritS and how theSe factorS wineS and SpiritS. The qualification will influence Style, quality and commercial prepare thoSe who are required to make value in a variety of market SectorS. managerial deciSionS, interpret information and have a thorough underStanding of • diSplay an underStanding of the trade market trendS and requirementS in a and legal StructureS of the identified variety of trade and induStry SectorS. The wine-and Spirit-producing regionS. Diploma aimS to provide SpecialiSt product demonStrate SpecialiSt product knowledge and underStanding of the • knowledge of wineS and SpiritS and global and domeStic marketS for wineS and apply that knowledge to make SpiritS and develop candidateS’ ability to commercial deciSionS. preSent information in a format Suitable for buSineSS. • through the uSe of the WSET Level 4 SyStematic Approach to TaSting ® HolderS of the WSET ® Level 4 Diploma in Technique, identify the Style, quality and WineS and SpiritS will be able to identify commercial value of wineS and SpiritS.