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| The Wine & Spirit Education Trust was established with the primary purpose of providing product knowledge of wines and spirits and other alcoholic beverages to members of the drinks industry. |
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| The Level 2 WSET Professional Certificate qualification is intended whenever a specialized level of product knowledge of spirits and liqueurs is required. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the product knowledge required to underpin job skills and competencies; for example in bar service and cocktail delivery, and for staff requiring detailed product knowledge in the retail and wholesale sectors. |
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| It is suitable for those with little or considerable previous bar experience but who require more knowledge of spirits, particularly what's in the bottles, how they're made and why they differ but including their history and the entertaining stories that surround so many. |
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| Successful candidates will be able to |
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Give information on the characteristics of the principal spirits and liqueurs. |
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Identify how and why major international brands within each category differ in character. |
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Confidently provide guidance on the use of spirits and liqueurs based on what's in the bottles. |
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Make informed recommendations when selecting spirits and liqueurs to meet specific taste, quality and price criteria. |
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| The qualification introduces candidates to: |
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The technique of tasting spirits |
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The main styles of spirits within each category |
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The raw materials used to make spirits |
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The methods of production |
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The ageing requirements and finishing processes |
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The finished products |
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| The Vocationally Related Qualification is accredited by the government's Qualifications Curriculum Authority |
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Introduction to Spirits Market
Tasting Techniques
Production of Spirits
Vodka
Tequila
Gin, Genever & Other Flavoured White Spirits
Rum
Liqueurs & Other Fruit Spirits
Cognac, Armagnac, Jerez & Penedes Brandy from Spain, Brandies from Other Countries
Marc, Grappa, Pomace Brandy
Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey, American Whisk(e)y, Canadian Whisky
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| How to prepare for the Level 2 Professional Certificate in Spirits |
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Our recommendation is to join a training programme.
See News & Activities to discover dates of forthcoming 'open'courses. If a date and venue are convenient, download the relevant Application Form, complete and dispatch as directed.
If no courses are presently available download a Registration Form to register your interest and you will be contacted when an appropriate date and/or venue becomes available
Contact Taste and Flavour Ltd. to arrange a series of tutorials at a time and place convenient to yourself.
Taste and Flavour Ltd. will deliver training sessions where most convenient to their clients and tailor their presentations, in time and nature to respond to individual needs
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