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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.  \nProduction credits  \nDesign by Ricky Wong  \nEditing by Cambridge Editorial Ltd  \nContents  \nIntroduction 4 1 Introduction to the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines 5 2 Learning Outcomes 7 3 Recommended Tasting Samples 16 4 Examination Guidance 18 5 Sample Examination Questions 20 6 Examination Regulations 22 7 WSET Qualifications 27  \nIntroduction  \nThis Specification contains necessary information for both candidates and  \nApproved Programme Providers (APPs) about the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.  \nThe main part of the document is a detailed statement of the learning outcomes for the Level 2 Award in Wines. 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.  \nThe Specification also provides a list of recommended tasting samples, guidance concerning the examination (including weight of the learning outcomes content), sample examination questions and the examination regulations.  \nAt the end of this document you will find information on the other WSET qualifications.  \n1  \nIntroduction to the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines  \n\n| Qualification aims\u003Cbr>The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge. It is suitable wherever a good level of wine knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies, for example in the customer service and sales functions of hospitality, retailing and wholesaling industries. It is also useful for those who have a general interest in wine and wish to broaden their knowledge.\u003Cbr>Successful candidates will be able to describe and compare the styles of wines produced from internationally and regionally important grape varieties, interpret wine labels from the main wine-producing regions of the world and give basic guidance on appropriate selection and service, as well as understand the principles of wine tasting and evaluation.\u003Cbr>Qualification structure\u003Cbr>Learning Outcomes\u003Cbr>In order to meet the qualification aims there are six learning outcomes.\u003Cbr>Learning Outcome 1 Understand the environmental influences and grape-growing options\u003Cbr>in the vineyard and how these will impact the style and quality of wine. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Learning Outcome 2 | Understand how winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wine. |\n| Learning Outcome 3 | Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties. |\n| Learning Outcome 4 | Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important black and white grape varieties. |\n| Learning Outcome 5 | Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines. |\n| Learning Outcome 6 | Understand the key principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine, and in the pairing of food and wine. |\n\n1 Introduction to the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines  \nEnrolment  \nThere are no restrictions on entry to the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines. Please refer to Section 1 in Chapter 6 for additional eligibility information.  \nTotal Qualification Time (TQT) and Guided Learning Hours (GLH)  \nTQT is an estimate of the total amount of time, measured in hours, that a learner would r","cbCainPuK877YHbe","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainPuK877YHbe","pdf",135804,29,"English","# Introduction\n## Introduction to the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines\n## Enrolment\n## Total Qualification Time (TQT) and Guided Learning Hours (GLH)\n## Recommended progression routes\n# Learning Outcomes\n## Learning Outcome 1\n## Assessment Criteria","[{\"question\":\"Who is the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines intended for, and what prerequisites apply?\",\"answer\":\"The award is intended for people with little or no prior knowledge. 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