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The WSET Advanced Certificate in Wines, Spirits
and other Alcoholic Beverages
Formerly
known as the WSET Higher Certificate in Wines, Spirits
and Associated Beverages |
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about the course
This course is intended for
those who have already attained the standard of knowledge
required at Intermediate level. Holders of the Advanced
Certificate will be able to describe the principal wines
and spirits of the world and give the key factors influencing
those characteristics. They will consequently be in
a position to advise management, to answer customer
inquiries authoritatively, and to make informed selections
of wines and spirits in a wide variety situations. Success
in the Advanced Certificate is a prerequisite for those
wishing to study for the Diploma in Wines & Spirits.
The course is taught over a period of ten weeks, with
one full day’s lecture per fortnight. Assessment
is in the eleventh week and takes the form of a closed
book examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions,
a blind tasting of a single wine and a question paper
requiring short written answers.
It is emphasised that substantial private study is needed
to support the lecture series.
Current cost: £445 per delegate Vat exempt. Fully
inclusive of all wines, study materials and examination
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