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No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior permission in writing from the publishers.  \nCOVER PICTURES  \nBackground: Victoria Clare  \nTop: Michael Buriak  \nMiddle: Antony Moss  \nBottom: The Dalmore Distillery  \nDesigned by Peter Dolton  \nProduction services by Wayment Print & Publishing Solutions Ltd  \nContents  \nIntroduction 3  \nThe Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Qualifications 4  \nIntroduction to WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits 6  \nElements ofthe WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits 7  \nWSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® 16  \nRecommended Tasting Samples 17  \nExamination Guidance 19  \nSample Examination Questions 21  \nExamination Regulations 22  \nIntroduction  \nThis specification contains necessary information for both candidates and Approved Programme Providers (APPs) about the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits.  \nThe main part of the document is a detailed statement of the learning outcome and elements of the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits. These 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 them.  \nThe specification also provides a list of recommended tasting samples, guidance concerning the examination (including syllabus weighting and sample examination questions) and the examination regulations.  \nThe Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Qualifications  \nWSET® Awards  \nWSET® Awards is the qualifications division of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, which provides qualityassured qualifications that help people to know more about alcoholic beverages and to develop their tasting skills. This is done by:  \n• liaising with the drinks industry to set suitable specifications  \n• approving programme providers to offer our qualifications  \n• setting examinations  \n• issuing certificates to successful candidates.  \nThe development and awarding ofWSET® accredited qualifications is the sole responsibility ofWSET® Awards, the Awarding Body of The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.  \nQualification and Credit Framework  \nThe UK Government has established a regulatory authority, the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (OfQual), which regulates Awarding organisations that offer qualifications on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) . Some WSET® qualifications are included in the QCF as listed below.  \nFull Title: The WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines (QCF)  \nQCF Level 1 Accreditation number 600/1504/4  \nDescription: This qualification provides a basic introduction to the main styles of wines available to front-line staff involved in the service or sale of wine. The qualification aims to provide the basic product knowledge and skills in the storage and service of wines required to prepare a person for their first job in wine hospitality or retail.  \nFull Title: The WSET® Level 1 Award in Wine Service  \nDescription: This qualification builds on the knowledge and skills taught in the Level 1 Award in Wines, and shows how these can be used in a restaurant workplace. 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